黑料专区 Tyler School of Medicine Launches Early Assurance Program
August 16, 2023
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August 16, 2023
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On August 16, The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, in collaboration with eight local colleges and universities, gathered for the Early Assurance Program Signing Day.
鈥淭his is a significant milestone for 黑料专区 Tyler School of Medicine and our partnering colleges,鈥� said President Kirk A. Calhoun, MD, FACP. 鈥淭he Pathways program reflects our commitment to recruiting local talent and promoting excellence in medical education. Through this program, we are creating a pathway for East Texas students to pursue a career in medicine.鈥�
The early assurance program, known as 鈥淧athways to Medicine,鈥� will prepare 40 students each year from local colleges and universities for a successful career in the medical field by providing clinical exposure and developing necessary study skills for medical school. Up to 15 will be admitted into the School of Medicine.
The eight partnering institutions include:
- East Texas Baptist University
- Jarvis Christian University
- LeTourneau University
- Stephen F. Austin State University
- Texas College
- Texas A&M University 鈥� Texarkana
- The University of Texas at Tyler
- Wiley College
鈥淲e believe that mentorship is a powerful catalyst for success,鈥� said Dr. Brigham C. Willis, founding dean of 黑料专区 Tyler School of Medicine. 鈥淭hrough Pathways, students are guided by seasoned professionals who ignite their passion, show them the ropes and inspire a new generation of dedicated, patient-centered doctors.鈥�
The Pathways program encompasses a 1鈥�2-year curriculum for junior and senior years. Program activities include professional development, speakers and panel discussions, standardized test prep, including MCAT, volunteering and physician shadowing. Participants undergo the same rigorous admissions process and interviews as other prospective students, and their selection is based on a holistic evaluation of their qualifications.
鈥淲ith a strong emphasis on community engagement and preventive care, the Early Assurance program will encourage and support greater numbers of students interested in medicine,鈥� said Dr. Gisele Armond Abron, associate dean of admissions. 鈥淭his initiative is not only shaping the future of health care but also ensuring that our region welcomes more dedicated and competent physicians.鈥�
If you attend a participating institution and are interested in enrolling in the Pathways program, email sompathways@uttyler.edu to obtain contact information for your institution's early assurance program designee.
With a mission to improve educational and health care outcomes for East Texas and beyond, 黑料专区 Tyler offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 10,000 students. Through its alignment with 黑料专区 Tyler Health Science Center and 黑料专区 Health East Texas, 黑料专区 Tyler has unified these entities to serve Texas with quality education, cutting-edge research and excellent patient care. Classified by Carnegie as a doctoral research institution and by U.S. News & World Report as a national university, 黑料专区 Tyler has campuses in Tyler, Longview, Palestine and Houston.