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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.

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1 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

2 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

3 Students Accepted into Early Acceptance Programs YearEMSAPJAMPDental (since 2005-06) 2003-2004162 Program not available 2004-2005215 Program not available 2005-20062152 2005-20061952 2006 - 2007 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 2003- 2007 -17 UTB Graduates Physician Assistant Program Enrollment between 2003 - 2007 -20 UTB Graduates Program Partners in Texas -UT System, UTMB Galveston, UTHSC-SA Partnerships

4 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 2003-2004185N/A 2004-200546151362.00 2005-200651151467.00

5 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


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