Read about news related to COVID-19 and its impact on the EY 2021 application cycle
here.
On behalf of the TMDSAS Staff, welcome! We are excited that you chose us to be part of your journey into healthcare. Our goal at TMDSAS is to make the process as seamless as possible, to guide you each step of the way, to answer each of your questions, and to serve as the bridge that connects you to your future. Below are a few considerations to help us better serve you.
Help us Better Serve You
This year, our world is facing unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a measure of protection for TMDSAS staff, we will conduct our operations remotely for the time being. As a result, some services may be delayed as we adjust to new processes.
To help us out and to ensure the highest level of efficiency for our staff, please consider consulting the TMDSAS website and application handbook before calling the TMDSAS office or utilize our support page for help.
Transcripts Not Required at the Time of Application
Please remember that transcripts are not required at the time of application unless you are applying to a special program with an expedited timeline. Applicants will be prompted by TMDSAS to send in their transcripts later in the cycle.
PCR stands for Prescribed Coursework Report. It is a comprehensive list of all your courses that meet the pre-requisite coursework requirements for the dental, medical, or veterinary schools.
Now that your application has been transmitted, we recommend that you look through your PCR to see if there were any unexpected changes to your coursework that may have created a deficiency. You will also have the opportunity to review the GPAs calculated by TMDSAS.
To better understand your PCR and how your coursework is verified, see here:
Work with your evaluators to make sure your letters are submitted by the Letters of Evaluation deadline. Letters of evaluation can take up to 7-10 business days for receipt and processing.
Your test dates on your application must be correct or your scores will not download into our system. Test scores can take up to 48 hours to match to your application after they have been released.
*TMDSAS Veterinary schools do not require the GRE for admission to veterinary schools for EY 2022
Transcripts will need to be sent only when requested by TMDSAS.
Please note that transcripts are not required for processing and transmission of applications to participating institutions nor are they required for applicants to receive invitations to interview at participating schools.
When TMDSAS member institutions begin to extend offers of acceptance on October 15, TMDSAS will reach out to admitted applicants to collect transcripts. For veterinary applicants, transcripts will be requested when applicants are interviewed.
Read article at Texas Health Education Service.
Make sure to work on your secondary applications! (if applicable)
*Please note that some schools are invite only and may require an initial review of your TMDSAS application before emailing a link to their secondary application.
**Any questions about secondaries should be directed to the individual schools.
Starting in EY2022, some participating schools may require the CASPer, Duet, and/or Snapshot as part of the Altus Suite. These are available for the same cost as the base CASPer exam.
Here's What You Need to Know about CASPer and Altus Suite
Medical Schools Requiring CASPer
All BCM applicants to the Medical School and Medical Scientist Training Program are
required to complete an online situational judgment test called CASPer (Computer-Based
Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics). A CASPer score is required in order to be considered for an interview. We do not require Duet or Snapshot.
Veterinary Schools Requiring CASPer
Promptly Respond to Messages from TMDSAS and Member Institutions
Update Coursework & Grades
Report Vital Changes to TMDSAS
About TMDSAS
TMDSAS is the centralized application processing service for applicants to the first-year entering classes at all public medical, dental and veterinary schools in the State of Texas. Read more here.
Bring your questions to our weekly TMDSAS Office Hour sessions
Live on Mondays at 12 p.m. CT on the TMDSAS Facebook page
Watch recordings of previous sessions
The second in a four-part series recapping the Office Hour Q&A session "AMA with Applicant Liaison, Breanna Bietz". Part one covers three helpful points of guidance for current and future TMDSAS applicants.
As we head into the middle of the medical school interview season, many have heard or started looking into what Pre-Match offers are. This concept can be confusing, especially when you hear other terms such as “match” and “ranking”. Don’t sweat it, because you will learn what all these terms mean! For now, here’s what you need to know about Pre-Match offers.
The first in a four-part series recapping the Office Hour Q&A session "AMA with Applicant Liaison, Breanna Bietz". Part one covers three helpful points of guidance for current and future TMDSAS applicants.
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