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The Texas A&M University Office of Professional School Advising 

Health Career Opportunities in Texas  

Career Guides for Pharmacy, Nursing, Pre-Med, Public Health

The American Association of Medical Colleges, AAMC, operates a variety of programs and services that assist in the medical school and residency application processes.  

Summer Enrichment Programs.  The University of Texas Dental Branch and Medical School at Houston will provide students from backgrounds that are underrepresented in dentistry and medicine, including those who have show an interest in serving the underserved, an opportunity to participate in the Summer Medical and Dental School Program (SMDEP). The mission of SMDEP is to assist students in enhancing their knowledge, skills, and attitudes to make them more competitive and improve their chances of becoming successful applicants to either a medical or dental school of their choice. To be eligible for SMDEP, an applicant must:

• be currently enrolled as a freshman or sophomore in college;
• have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, with 2.75 in the sciences; and
• be a U.S. citizen or hold a permanent resident visa.
• Other factors are also considered

The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a standardized, multiple-choice examination in the US for prospective medical students. It is designed to assess problem solving, critical thinking, and writing skills in addition to knowledge of science concepts and principles. Prior to August 19, 2006, the exam was taken entirely on paper with the option of taking a computer-based version at select testing sites beginning in the fall of 2005. Starting January 27, 2007, all administrations of the exam are computer-based.

Official Web site for the MCAT