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MD · San Antonio, TX · public · applies through TMDSAS (also AMCAS)

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine

Known as UT San Antonio (Long)

LCME: FullWebsiteAdmissions pageLongSOM@uthscsa.edu(210) 567-6080
—MCAT
—GPA
—Class size
88%In-state matriculants (AAMC 2025)
—Secondary fee
—Secondary deadline
$26,798Tuition + fees, in state
$42,214Tuition + fees, out of state

Prerequisite coursework

Verify with the school
AP credit: YesCommunity college: YesOnline courses: Varies by coursePass/fail: Varies by course
CourseStatusHoursLabPass/failAP creditOnlineCommunity collegeNotes from the school
Biochemistry
CHEM
Required3NoNoYesCase-by-case
Online coursework for prerequisites will be considered on a case-bycase basis.
Yes
Biology
BIOL
Required14YesNoYesCase-by-case
Online coursework for prerequisites will be considered on a case-bycase basis.
Yes14 hours total, with 2 lab hours
Chemistry
CHEM
Required8YesNoYesCase-by-case
Online coursework for prerequisites will be considered on a case-bycase basis.
YesInorganic or general, 8 hours with 2 lab hours
Composition & Rhetoric
ENGL
Required6NoNoYesCase-by-case
Online coursework for prerequisites will be considered on a case-bycase basis.
YesOther topics are accepted; 6 hours required
Genetics
BIOL
Recommended—NoYesYesYesYes
Mathematics
MATH
Recommended—NoYesYesYesYes
Physics
PHYS
Required8YesNoYesCase-by-case
Online coursework for prerequisites will be considered on a case-bycase basis.
YesIncludes 2 lab hours; online, virtual, or other modalities will be considered
Psychology
BESS
Recommended—NoYesYesYesYes
Statistics
MATH
Required3NoNoYesCase-by-case
Online coursework for prerequisites will be considered on a case-bycase basis.
Yes
Zoology
BIOL
Recommended—NoYesYesYesYes

Community-college pathways

Upward transfer: YesAccelerated: YesSupplemental: Yes

Community college coursework is accepted.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

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

The CASPer is required for all interviewed applicants. https://acuityinsights.app/ Also required upon invitation to interview, applicants submit a Standardized One-Way Video Interview (SOWVI) as an addition to their application materials. More information about this can be found on our Interview Day website. Other LSOM admissions policies can be found on our website. https://uthscsa.edu/medicine/education/ume/admissions

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 Limited to 10% of class
Canadian applicants
Yes US or dual citizenship is required
International applicants
No
DACA applicants
Yes Students with DACA status are considered eligible.
DACA details
Students with DACA status are considered eligible.
Residency preference (school's page)
Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are considered for interview and acceptance; no Texas-residency percentage or preference statement appears on the admissions pages.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Interview

Traditional / one-on-oneVirtual
Format
Two 30-minute (one-onone) interviews by faculty (who have the entire application) as well as senior medical students (who have essays and experiences.) The interview setting is a friendly and conversational dialogue.
Invitations sent
July 2026
Typical interview day
The Long School of Medicine Interview Day offers applicants an opportunity to interact with several faculty members and many students from all levels. It is an informative and welcoming day, prioritizing the reduction of applicants' stress. The applicant will learn about the modernized and progressive curriculum, the strong support systems, tour the campus virtually with student guides, and have many opportunities to get questions answered. It is a wonderful opportunity to experience the friendly, cooperative, and supportive environment of the school.
Regional interviews
Regional interviews are not offered.
Video interviews
The Interview Day and interviews are virtual, via a Zoom platform. In some circumstances, alternative modalities can be arranged to accommodate the applicant.
School's admissions page says
traditional format on Zoom: one faculty committee member and one medical student, plus a required Standard One-Way Video Interview (SOWVI)

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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 · secondary lists: MSI required, IMA —
AAMC PREview
SJT required (PREview or Casper) source
Latest MCAT considered
September 12, 2026
Oldest MCAT considered
September 2023

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.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Secondary application

Required
Not stated
Fee
—
Fee waiver available
Not stated
Deadline

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
All interviewed applicants remain in the wait pool.
Offers made from the waitlist
—
Procedure
All interviewed applicants are placed in the wait pool unless they request to be withdrawn.
Deposit required
No

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Cost of attendance and debt

In stateOut of state
Tuition and fees$26,798$42,214
Health insurance$3,438$3,438
Total cost of attendance, year 1$60,356$75,772

76% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $137,917.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026

Applications
5,774 (79% in-state)
Matriculants
232 (87.5% in-state, 12.5% out-of-state; 47% women)
Applications per seat
25

Source: AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Transfer applications

No

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Mission statement

The mission of the Long School of Medicine is to serve the needs of the citizens of Texas by providing medical education and training to medical students and physicians at all career levels and fostering an environment of life-long learning that is flexible and emphasizes professionalism, with special commitment to the preparation of physicians in both the art and science of medical practice; conducting biomedical and other healthrelated research, with particular attention to translational research; delivering exemplary health care; and providing a responsive resource in health-related affairs for the nation and the state, with particular emphasis on South Texas.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Notes

TMDSAS school; 'The Long School of Medicine does not have a secondary application' (fee recorded as 0). Applicants invited to interview must complete CASPer (not used in screening; due by the interview date) and a one-way video interview. 'Approximately 1000 applicants are selected for interview each application cycle' (approximate; not recorded). No minimum GPA/MCAT stated; 90 semester hours required; no transfer students. No class profile page found; lsom.uthscsa.edu redirects to uthscsa.edu/medicine.

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