JSSOM Outreach booklet brochure

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON

MISSION

To improve health for the people of Texas and around the world by offering innovative education and training, pursuing cutting-edge research and providing the highest quality patient care. VISION We work together to work wonders as we define the future of health care and strive to be the best in all our endeavors.

always act with integrity

to the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) John Sealy School of Medicine. UTMB has had the distinct honor of training exceptional physicians in Texas for more than 130 years. We are a leader in medical education, encompassing thriving research and clinical enterprises across four campuses and six hospitals.

DEMONSTRATING PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

COLLABORATION

Group projects, leadership roles in organizations, campus involvement, goal-oriented activities

COMPASSION

Service-based activities, experiences with underserved or vulnerable populations, desire to connect with others, service-learning projects

CONSCIENTIOUSNESS

Academic honors, extensive history of extracurricular activities, retaking coursework as needed, seeking support and mentorship

CULTURAL HUMILITY

Self-reflection, active listening, advocacy, respectful partnerships, cross-cultural experiences

CURIOSITY

The examples listed here are not to encourage "box checking." Rather, they are examples of meaningful experiences that an applicant can provide as evidence of the desired character trait.

FRESHMAN YEAR

• Keep your grades up

• Start a habit of personal reflection

• Build a support network and meaningful relationships

• Meet with pre-medical advisors

• Join and participate in pre-health clubs

• Maximize summer by volunteering, shadowing, participate in researching, taking coursework or working

SOPHOMORE YEAR

• Complete prerequisite coursework

• Check-in with professors, advisors, and supervisors for letters of evaluation

• Pursue meaningful activities that mirror your personal values and interests: volunteering, shadowing, research, leadership

JUNIOR YEAR

• Begin studying for the MCAT

• Pursue upper-level science coursework

• Continue participation in pre-health clubs, health care related experiences, volunteer activities, research and leadership roles.

• Identify individuals to write letters of evaluation and complete your essays

• Research and identify schools you are interested in

SUMMER OF SENIOR YEAR

• Complete and submit primary and supplemental applications

• Submit supporting documentation (letters and test scores)

• Retake MCAT if needed and take Casper

• Begin preparing for interviews

SENIOR YEAR

• Maintain academic success

• Prepare for interviews

• Review financial aid and scholarships

• Complete remaining prerequisite coursework

• Finish strong!

YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS HERE

English 6 9

Biological Sciences* 14 21

Mathematics** 3 5

Physics* 8 12

Chemistry, General* 8 12

Chemistry, Organic* 8 12

Biochemistry*** 3 5

* As required for college science majors. Must include 2 semester hrs or 3 quarter hrs of formal lab.

** College Calculus or Statistics

***Biochemistry requirement becomes effective during the 2023-2024 admissions cycle.

Applicants must complete at least 90 semester hours. ◆ Prefer applicants complete a baccalaureate degree before starting medical school classes. ◆ Minimum grade of C is required in each course. ◆ Coursework must be completed at regionally accredited U.S. colleges and universities. ◆ No MCAT score older than 5 years will be accepted. ◆ Only applicants who are permanent US residents or American citizens will be considered for interview and admission.

JSSOM Supplemental Application

Candidates will receive an email invitation from UTMB with instructions on how to complete the supplemental application once the Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service (TMDSAS) application has been processed. No applicant will be invited for an interview without the submission of a completed supplemental application.

Casper Exam Score

Casper (Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics) is an online admissions test that assesses for non-cognitive skills and interpersonal characteristics that we believe are important for success as students and graduates of our program. It will complement the other tools that we use for applicant screening and ranking. JSSOM also encourages applicants to complete all Altus Suite assessments.

must be invited for a virtual interview to be considered for admission. Approximately 40 to 60 applicants per week are interviewed utilizing a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format. The UTMB MMI consists of seven 8-minute interviews. Applicants are interviewed by faculty, staff, residents, and students. During one of the interviews, you will have the opportunity to sell yourself, discuss your interest in JSSOM, and ask questions of our faculty.

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