MD · El Paso, TX · public · applies through TMDSAS
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
Known as TTUHSC El Paso (Foster)
Prerequisite coursework
Verify with the school| Course | Status | Hours | Lab | Pass/fail | AP credit | Online | Community college | Notes from the school |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology BESS | Recommended | 12 | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Anthropology, Psychology |
| Biochemistry CHEM | Required | 3 | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | AP credit is only accepted if the school granting the credit lists the specific courses and number of units granted per course on an official transcript. |
| Biology BIOL | Required | 14 | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Courses taught in the departments of an undergraduate institutions typically regarded as biological in nature. The 14 hrs. include 2 hrs. of lab. AP credit is only accepted if the school granting the credit lists the specific courses and number of units granted per course on an official transcript. |
| Chemistry CHEM | Required | 8 | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Courses taught in the chemistry, organic chemistry, and/or biochemistry departments of an undergraduate institution. The 8 hrs. include 2 hrs. of lab. AP credit is only accepted if the school granting the credit lists the specific courses and number of units granted per course on an official transcript. |
| Genetics BIOL | Recommended | — | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Literature ENGL | Required | 6 | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Any course that fulfills a general education English requirement of a baccalaureate degree will be accepted. Reading or writing intensive courses taught in the Humanities may also be considered. English Rhetoric (Does not include speech) Literature Composition AP credit is only accepted if the school granting the credit lists the specific courses and number of units granted per course on an official transcript. |
| Literature ENGL | Required | — | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Any course that fulfills a general education English requirement of a baccalaureate degree will be accepted. Reading or writing intensive courses taught in the Humanities may also be considered. AP credit is only accepted if the school granting the credit lists the specific courses and number of units granted per course on an official transcript. |
| Molecular Biology BIOL | Recommended | — | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | As well as Cellular Biology |
| Physics PHYS | Required | 8 | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Courses taught in the physics departments of an undergraduate institution. The 8 hrs. include 2 hrs. of lab. AP credit is only accepted if the school granting the credit lists the specific courses and number of units granted per course on an official transcript. |
| Statistics MATH | Required | 3 | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Courses taught in the mathematics and/or statistics departments of an undergraduate institution. AP credit is only accepted if the school granting the credit lists the specific courses and number of units granted per course on an official transcript. |
| Anatomy BIOL | Recommended | 3 | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Community-college pathways
Please list all coursework completed at a community college on the primary application.
Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Premed Course Requirements 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Admission policies, in the school's words
Successful applicants for admission to TTUHSC El Paso Paul L. Foster School of Medicine must have completed an undergraduate curriculum and must have been awarded a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent before matriculation. Ninety semester hours, including all prerequisite courses must have been completed at a U.S. or Canadian accredited college or university. TTUHSC El Paso Paul L. Foster School of Medicine can only review and consider for admission applicants who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents of the U.S. Applicants to the TTUHSC El Paso Paul L. Foster School Of Medicine must successfully complete the CASPer test. CASPer test results are valid for one admissions cycle. Applicants who have already taken the test in previous years will therefore be expected to re-take it.
Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Admission Policies and Information 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Who can apply
- Out-of-state applicants
- Yes We accept up to 10% of the class from out-of-state.
- Canadian applicants
- Yes Foreign nationals must have permanent resident status in the United States.
- International applicants
- No Foreign nationals must have permanent resident status in the United States.
- DACA applicants
- No
- Residency preference (school's page)
- The school is required to admit an entering class that is approximately 90% Texas residents, with limited out-of-state seats (FAQ); EY2025 matriculants were 119 of 130 Texas residents.
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Interview
- Format
- Multiple Mini Interviews. Virtual interviews via zoom.
- Invitations sent
- Early July
- Typical interview day
- Our interview day begins at 8:30 a.m. MST with an orientation to the school and video tours of the Medical Education facilities. Interviews are conducted in the afternoon following a break for lunch and the day will conclude at 3:00pm MST.
- Regional interviews
- no
- Video interviews
- Yes
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Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Interview Procedures 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Situational-judgment tests and MCAT dates
- Casper
- Required source
- AAMC PREview
- Not stated source
- Latest MCAT considered
- September 01, 2026
- Oldest MCAT considered
- January 2021
Casper status comes from the school's own admissions page where it states one, otherwise from published requirement lists; PREview from the school's page or the AAMC PREview policies report. Both change between cycles. Verify with the school.
Secondary application
- Required
- Yes
- Fee
- $100
- Fee waiver available
- Not stated
- Deadline
- Who receives it
- All applicants are sent link to secondary once the primary application has been received.
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Letters of evaluation
- Committee letter
- Accepted
- Letter packet
- Accepted
- Individual letters
- Accepted
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Waitlist and deposit
- Typical waitlist positions
- 8-10
- Offers made from the waitlist
- 8
- Procedure
- Applicants are notified of alternate status subsequent to TMDSAS match.
- Deposit required
- Yes in state $100 · out of state $100
- Deposit due
- May 15, 2026
- Refundable / applied to tuition
- No No
Cost of attendance and debt
| In state | Out of state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $23,596 | $38,717 |
| Health insurance | $2,930 | $2,930 |
| Total cost of attendance, year 1 | $68,766 | $83,887 |
85% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $162,459.
Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026
- Applications
- 4,811 (83.2% in-state)
- Matriculants
- 130 (90% in-state, 10% out-of-state; 43.8% women)
- Applications per seat
- 37
Source: AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).
Entering class 2025
- Applicants
- 4,814
- Interviewed
- 656
- Matriculated
- 130
- MCAT (mean)
- 509
- GPA (mean)
- 3.84 · science 3.81
- In-state
- 92%
Source: the school's published class profile (page), retrieved 2026-10-13. Statistics describe one entering class and are not cutoffs.
Transfer applications
case-by-case Contact Name: Phone Number: Email Address: fostersom.admissions@ttuhsc.edu Website: https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/som/admissions/advancedstandingadmis sionapplication.aspx
Mission statement
The mission of the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine is to provide exceptional educational and development opportunities for our diverse learning community, advance knowledge through research and innovation, and serve the needs of our border region and beyond.
Notes
Applies through TMDSAS. Class Profile (Entry Year 2025): 4,814 applicants (4,085 Texas residents), 656 interviewed, 130 matriculants (119 Texas residents; pct_in_state derived); matriculant averages GPA 3.84, BCPM 3.81, MCAT 509 (applicant averages 3.83 / 3.60 / 506). Admissions landing page shows the 2026 entering class: 5,213 applicants, 695 interviewed, 138 seats, average GPA 3.86, MCAT 509, 45.7% women, matriculant MCAT range 500-522 and GPA 3.0-4.0, 39% reapplicants. No GPA/MCAT minimums; best MCAT from the past five years evaluated; CASPer required before interview consideration; U.S. citizens and permanent residents only. Secondary fee and interview format not stated.
Sources for this page
- MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Premed Course Requirements 2027 · AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13
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- MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Interview Procedures 2027 · AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13
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- School website (class profile and admissions pages)
- tmdsas
- LCME Directory - Accredited Programs
- AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 · AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://ttuhscep.edu/som/admissions/class-profile.aspx · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://ttuhscep.edu/som/admissions/requirements.aspx · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://www.elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/som/admissions/ · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://ttuhscep.edu/som/admissions/frequently-asked-questions.aspx · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
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