UTB/TSC Office of Premedical Education Programs Closing the Healthcare Gap in the Rio Grande Valley National ratio of physicians to patients is 1:400 In the Rio Grande Valley, the ratio of physicians to patients is 1:1000 UTB/TSC is committed to closing this gap through Premedical Education Programs Premed Enrollment at UTB/TSC registered 191.7% growth between Fall 2003 and Fall 2007
Mission Provide assistance and promote relationships between students and community’s healthcare providers. Encourage diverse clinical and research experiences. Develop and support programs that increase the number of students entering medical school. Current Pipeline Students Medical School 168 Physical Therapy 43 Dental School 32 Physician Assistant 28 Pharmacy5 Occupational Therapy 4 Veterinary4 Graduated42 Undecided76 Pipeline Graduates Since 2003 Dental School 2 Medical School 17 Allied Health (OT, PT, PA) 24 Overall Graduated 42
Students Accepted into Early Acceptance Programs YearEMSAPJAMPDental (since ) Program not available Program not available Pipeline Students - Pre-med track-168 -Pre-dental track-32 Allied Health Early Admissions: 10 Dental Program in first year -2 Medical School Enrollment between UTB Graduates Physician Assistant Program Enrollment between UTB Graduates Program Partners in Texas -UT System, UTMB Galveston, UTHSC-SA Partnerships
Summer Programs and MCAT Preparation 2003 to 2005 Summer Enrichment Programs – –From $0 to $80,000 MCAT Prep Assistance – –52 students in 3 years – –Financial assistance from 60% to 100% of cost Summer Scholarships Awarded YearNo. Of RecipientsAwarding InstitutionsAverage Scholarship Amount N/A
Closing the Gap Participation, Research & Success Featured Graduates From top right to left: Daniel Hernandez JAMP Scholar Major: Biology Accepted: Universidad de Autónoma de Guadalajara Jacob Flores EMSAP Scholar Cohort 5 Major: Biology Accepted: UT Medical Branch, Galveston Jose Armando Elizondo EMSAP Scholar Cohort 5 Major: Biology Accepted: UT Medical Branch, Galveston Dr. Shanta Goswami Director, Office of Premedical Education Programs