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Students enrolled in fully accredited colleges of osteopathic medicine in the United States may be considered for admission in advanced standing to the third year of medical studies at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM), upon completion of the equivalent of the first two years of medical education as now offered at TCOM. The applicant must have valid reasons for transfer, have maintained good academic standing, be qualified in every respect including academic performance, and have met all other requirements for admission. Applicants must be in good academic standing at the school where they are enrolled and be eligible for continuation there.
Admission is competitive and depends upon place availability in a given class.
Guidelines for Eligibility
Applicants from related professions, such as dentistry, or those who have completed the related basic sciences as a graduate or health professional student are considered for admission only to the first year medical class, regardless of degree held.
Preliminary Requirements
Prospective transfer students should submit their preliminary requirements no later than October 1 of the year prior to matriculation. Before the processing of any application for admission in advanced standing, an applicant must first submit the following information:
Prospective transfer applicants, who have not previously applied to TCOM, must also submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities previously attended and a score report from the Medical College Admission Test.
Prospective transfer applicants must demonstrate that they have or will have completed the same two-year curricular content as that are required of second year medical students at TCOM, including clinical science and osteopathic clinical courses.
Prospective transfer applicants who wish to be considered as Texas residents must also submit evidence of residency.
IF ANY OF THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET, THE APPLICATION WILL BE DENIED AND FURTHER PROCESSING WILL BE TERMINATED.
Requirements
Applicants who meet all preliminary requirements and the stated guidelines for eligibility will be invited to submit all of the required materials and information as detailed below:
The following are required for full consideration as an applicant for admission in advanced standing:
The Admissions Committee will consider only applications that are complete in every aspect and that are received on or before January 15th.
For more information, contact:
Office of Medical Student Admissions and Outreach
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
University of North Texas Health Science Center
3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard
Fort Worth, Texas 76107-2699
Phone: | 817.735.2204 or 800.535.TCOM (8266) |
Fax: | 817.735.2225 |
Email: | TCOMAdmissions@unthsc.edu |