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What day is "Star Wars" day?
May 4
Dell Med prides itself on its unique curriculum. Please describe it.
-Accelerated curriculum
-Preclinical curriculum years condensed into 1 year
-Growth Year
What does the acronym JAMP stand for?
The Joint Admission Medical Program.
What does the acronym "TMDSAS" stand for?
Texas Medical and Dental School Application Service
Name the Dean of Dell Medical School.
Claudia F. Lucchinetti, M.D.
Which team won the 2025 Super Bowl?
Philadelphia Eagles
How many applications did DMS receive for the 24/25 admissions cycle (+/- 100)?
What was the enrollment target for the 24/25 admissions cycle?
5,688 applications to enroll 50 students
What is the minimum MCAT score for applicants to meet the eligibility requirements for JAMP?
502
What report found on the TMDSAS application tells applicants if they have any course deficiencies?
The Prescribed Coursework Report (PCR)
Name the primary teaching hospital for Dell Med.
Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Asension)
Who is the bestselling solo artist of all time?
Elvis Presley
Name 2 of the 5 DMS core attributes we screen for when evaluating applications.
-Creative Problem-Solvers
-Compassionate Communicators
-Collaborative Leaders
-Resilient Individuals
-Community-Engaged Partners
Which Pathway program provides students with a foundation in general chemistry ahead of their entry level college course.
Summer Chemistry for Pre-Health Professions
What day does the TMDSAS application become available for the 25/26 cycle?
What day does the TMDSAS application submission take place for the 25/26 cycle?
May 1, May 15
What year did Dell Medical School welcome its first class
What year did we graduate our first class?
June 2016, May 2020
Which star famously doesn't know Jennifer Lopez?
Mariah Carey
The third year of Dell Med's curriculum is frequently referred to as the "Growth" year.
Name 5 of the 8 dual degrees that students can pursue during this time.
Master of Arts in Design; Master of Arts in Humanities, Health & Medicine; Master of Business Administration; Master of Education; Master of Public Affairs; Master of Public Health; Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering; Master of Science in Information Technology & Management
What is the mission (or purpose) of the Dell Med Pathway programs for undergrads and recent college grads?
To prepare students for the health professions workforce or graduate education though direct experiences in cancer research, technology commercialization and more.
How many meaningful experiences can an applicant include on their TMDSAS Application?
How should they construct their description of their meaningful experiences?
3
By concisely describing what they did during the experience and what they learned as it applies to their journey towards becoming a physician.
Which state senator was instrumental in advocating for for a medical school in Austin?
Senator Kirk Watson
In what year did the first Apple iPhone premiere?
2007
Please describe Dell Med's policy in which current medical students from outside institutions can transfer into our program.
Dell Medical School admits transfer students in advanced standing to the second year of study. Dell Med does not accept transfers for the third or fourth years of medical school.
A transfer is possible if:
How many Pathway programs serve local youth and young adults?
Name 3 of the programs.
6+
Name the 4 programs that TMDSAS currently supports.
1) Dentistry
2) Medicine
3) Veterinary
4) Podiatry
What is the official name of the seashell sculpture that is located in front of the Health Learning Building (HLB)?
Spiral of the Galaxy