2023-2024 Texas A&M

[texasvandy]

current student here, each adjective corresponds to a quartile (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th). AOA and GHHS are separate from this.

Makes sense. The adjectives need translation for residencies and fellowships to decipher. In the end it is all about class rank.

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[Sandman23]

Quartiles are based on both preclerkship and clerkship (at least they were for my class, I'm a graduating MS4). Yes you get to see your MSPE before the school submits it to your ERAS app. It's pretty similar to the AAMC template

They plug in ranking somehow, don't they. C'est la vie

Did you see any difference in how successful different campuses were at reaching high quartiles? Ik that BCS is the only campus with literal structural differences but I'm also wondering if the faculty/facilities/culture of the other campuses created any differences between them as well

 

[verylost]

They plug in ranking somehow, don't they. C'est la vie

Did you see any difference in how successful different campuses were at reaching high quartiles? Ik that BCS is the only campus with literal structural differences but I'm also wondering if the faculty/facilities/culture of the other campuses created any differences between them as well

Honestly not too sure about the specifics of this, but as far as I can tell it seems to be an even spread. I would prioritize location over other factors when picking campuses, there are very successful students in every campus.

 

[Sandman23]

Honestly not too sure about the specifics of this, but as far as I can tell it seems to be an even spread. I would prioritize location over other factors when picking campuses, there are very successful students in every campus.

I shoulda known. Being an Aggie is success in itself. By the time I'm done, this school gonna be T1. Watch out UCSF 😤

 

[Deltasidearm]

Quartiles are based on both pre-clerkship and clerkship (at least they were for my class, I'm a graduating MS4).

Pre-clerkship impacting rank in any way was removed starting CO2025. Correspondingly, all AOA eligibility now comes from clerkship performance and everyone is selected at the same time at end of M3.
Pre-clerkship moved to straight P/F starting CO2026.

 

[BM12345]

Need some advise on where to stay - Apartment rent close to TAMU medical campus ? Any lead is helpful.

 

[optimisticdocc]

Need some advise on where to stay - Apartment rent close to TAMU medical campus ? Any lead is helpful.

have they sent you the welcome packet yet? there's a housing spreadsheet with suggested apartments on there! I think lakewalk is a popular choice!

 

[BM12345]

have they sent you the welcome packet yet? there's a housing spreadsheet with suggested apartments on there! I think lakewalk is a popular choice!

Thank You so much.

 

[G-easypeasy]

Need some advise on where to stay - Apartment rent close to TAMU medical campus ? Any lead is helpful.

Lakewalk apartments are very popular and close to campus! I think its like 5 minutes away

 

[d783]

Have they sent information about a Facebook group? Who would I email to be added if I haven't received it?

 

[FarmHand]

Have they sent information about a Facebook group? Who would I email to be added if I haven't received it?

there should be a groupme. You can DM tamuaggieambassadors on Instagram.

 

[ClashRoyaleKing]

Looking to reapply here with a new MCAT score and better activities next cycle. I read on MSAR that at least one letter must be from a research mentor. Is this true? Or is this not a hard and fast guideline?

 

[wysdoc]

Looking to reapply here with a new MCAT score and better activities next cycle. I read on MSAR that at least one letter must be from a research mentor. Is this true? Or is this not a hard and fast guideline?

For TMDSAS you submit a minimum of 3 letters, maximum of 4 and all your letters go to all your schools.
If you are applying to Texas A&M EnMed program via AMCAS the rules may differ.

 

[GETBUCKETZ]

Got the OOS offer this morning!

 

[wysdoc]

Got the OOS offer this morning!

"That's right, you're not from Texas, but Texas wants you anyways" Lyle Lovett

 

[texasvandy]

Got the OOS offer this morning!

Welcome welcome!

 

[Sandman23]

Looking to reapply here with a new MCAT score and better activities next cycle. I read on MSAR that at least one letter must be from a research mentor. Is this true? Or is this not a hard and fast guideline?

Jw why A&M of all TMDSAS schools?

And when I asked last year about a related Texas school-specific LOR requirement on MSAR, TMDSAS told me that all TMDSAS schools go by the same letter requirements - just 3 I believe and no requirements on what these have to be, just preferences

 

[medguy0824]

Looking to reapply here with a new MCAT score and better activities next cycle. I read on MSAR that at least one letter must be from a research mentor. Is this true? Or is this not a hard and fast guideline?

not required, i didn't have that

 

[ClashRoyaleKing]

Jw why A&M of all TMDSAS schools?

And when I asked last year about a related Texas school-specific LOR requirement on MSAR, TMDSAS told me that all TMDSAS schools go by the same letter requirements - just 3 I believe and no requirements on what these have to be, just preferences

I have ties to Texas A&M! Thanks for the information.

 

[Riceisyummy]

2023-2024 Texas A & M Secondary Essay Prompts: (Question #1 has changed from last year) **Regular MD interviews are remote (online)**

1. As a physician, you never know what type of patient you will serve. From your past experiences, please describe or highlight factors or situations that demonstrate your ability to work with individuals from multicultural communities. (3500 chars max)

2. The Texas A&M School of Medicine embraces the Aggie Core Values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity and Selfless Service. Please elaborate on personal characteristics, values, accomplishments and/or any experiences that you feel will help to demonstrate your potential to contribute to the school and to the profession of medicine. (3500 chars max)

3. Describe any circumstances indicative of some hardship, such as, but not limited to, financial difficulties, personal or family illness, a medical condition, a death in the immediate family or educational disadvantage not mentioned in your primary application essays. What strategies have you used to address these circumstances? (3500 chars max)

4. OPTIONAL QUESTION: List the area (or areas) of medicine that appeals to you and briefly explain. (Limit your explanation to 50 words or 250 characters total) Do not leave blank. If not applicable, please so indicate.

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EnMed - Specific Prompts: All are 250 words. **EnMed interviews are in-person**

1. How did you hear about the EnMed program?

2. How will the Engineering Medicine program meet your career goals and aspirations in ways that a traditional MD program would not?

3. List the knowledge and skills you have participated in outside the classroom, then describe how these have prepared you to create innovative medical technologies.

4. List the knowledge and skills you have acquired inside the classroom, then describe how these have prepared you to create innovative medical technologies.

5. At the end of your career, what do you want to have accomplished in order to consider yourself successful?



Good luck to everyone applying!

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Hey @wysdoc

A&M released the prompts for the 2024-2025 cycle and the questions are the exact same as the 2023-2024 cycle.

 

[wysdoc]

Hey @wysdoc

A&M released the prompts for the 2024-2025 cycle and the questions are the exact same as the 2023-2024 cycle.

Thanks we will open up the new threads soon

 

[fygirl]

Hello, I have a question regarding the otoscope and ophthalmoscope used in the Practice of Medicine course. Do you have any idea which one I should get? I appreciate your help.

 

[FarmHand]

Hello, I have a question regarding the otoscope and ophthalmoscope used in the Practice of Medicine course. Do you have any idea which one I should get? I appreciate your help.

The cheapest amazon one you can find lol. You'll never really need to use it other than 2-3 times. The CLRC has good quality ones for actual OSCEs.

 

[fygirl]

The cheapest amazon one you can find lol. You'll never really need to use it other than 2-3 times. The CLRC has good quality ones for actual OSCEs.

Thank you so much for your reply! What's CLRC, and when do we take OSCE?

 

[FarmHand]

Thank you so much for your reply! What's CLRC, and when do we take OSCE?

The CLRC is the Clinical Learning Resource Center, where all the clinic/hospital simulation rooms are and where OSCEs and related trainings are held.

OSCEs are essentially exams over clinical skills and patient interviewing. There will be several of them over the course of POM.