About the Application

The Texas Medical & Dental Schools Application Service (TMDSAS) is the standardized application for first-year entering classes at all public dental, medical, podiatry, and veterinary schools in the state of Texas.

TMDSAS does not process advanced standing or transfer student applications. Advanced standing and transfer applicants should contact the schools directly for application instructions.

 

Who should apply using the TMDSAS application? 

All Texas resident applicants must apply through TMDSAS. An applicant must apply through TMDSAS to be eligible for acceptance into participating dental, medical, or veterinary schools. Exceptions to this policy are as follows:

• Participating dental schools may also accept applications from non-Texas residents through the Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS). 
• University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, McGovern Medical School, Long School of Medicine, Texas A&M HSC College of Medicine, and Texas Tech HSC-Lubbock accept applications through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) for MD/PhD and JD/MD program applicants only. Non-TMDSAS Applicants who are extended an offer will be added to the TMDSAS database for statistical and reporting purposes. 
• All Texas and Non-Texas applicants must apply through TMDSAS to be eligible for acceptance into veterinary schools.

 

Who is considered a Re-Applicant? 

A Re-Applicant is defined as one who has previously submitted an application that was transmitted (sent to any TMDSAS medical, dental, or veterinary school). Watch the Re-Applicant Application Workshop to strengthen your application for the upcoming application cycle!

 

What is the application fee? 

The application fee is a non-refundable, flat fee of $235.00 and is payable by credit card only. TMDSAS does not grant application fee waivers. 

 

How long will it take for my application to be sent to the schools?

After you submit your application, TMDSAS will process and transmit your application to the schools you have selected on your application.

It normally takes 2-4 weeks for applications to be processed. You will receive an email when your application has been processed and transmitted to the schools to which you applied. Check the TMDSAS homepage for application processing times.

You can submit your application before TMDSAS has received your letters of evaluation and test scores. Your letters and scores will be added to your application as they are received and they will not cause a delay to your application processing time. It is your responsibility to ensure that TMDSAS has received all your supporting documents.

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