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They just moved it again to Feb 4th 2PM. Has this happened in past cycles? Will it postpone match day (I truly hope not)
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meepmoopluna said:
They just moved it again to Feb 4th 2PM. Has this happened in past cycles? Will it postpone match day (I truly hope not)
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If I am able to find out anything about it I will update you all here.
One of the reasons there is some time between your ranking day and Match Day is to make sure it all runs smoothly and correctly for everyone.
 
all right how the heck do i send my transcript through parchment to tmdsas? i search up on the query "Texas Medical & Dental Schools Application Service" and "TMDSAS" and nothing shows up. AMCAS is there though.

edit: so apparently i have to manually put in an email address which is "info@tmdsas.com". weird that it doesn't auto populate.
 
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Question: Do Texas schools abide by the AMCAS traffic rules?

For example: I am accepted to a Texas school that I would love to attend. I am also accepted to an AMCAS school that I would love to attend. Do I have to decide if I want to attend Texas vs elsewhere by April 30th or can I hold onto both of these acceptances past April 30th?
 
CheeesyBoi said:
Question: Do Texas schools abide by the AMCAS traffic rules?

For example: I am accepted to a Texas school that I would love to attend. I am also accepted to an AMCAS school that I would love to attend. Do I have to decide if I want to attend Texas vs elsewhere by April 30th or can I hold onto both of these acceptances past April 30th?
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Choose 1 by April 30
After mid April the AMCAS schools can see where else you are holding acceptances (yes even your TMDSAS spots) and might inform you to “choose or lose”
 
CheeesyBoi said:
Question: Do Texas schools abide by the AMCAS traffic rules?

For example: I am accepted to a Texas school that I would love to attend. I am also accepted to an AMCAS school that I would love to attend. Do I have to decide if I want to attend Texas vs elsewhere by April 30th or can I hold onto both of these acceptances past April 30th?
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All MD schools are reflected in AMCAS for traffic rules. So you will need to be down to one on May 1st. You can continue to hold any waitlists.

If your admission is to a DO school in TMDSAS, you could keep it without following the traffic rules.
 
I just got matched into a school. Logistically, what's the step to take now? The website is just showing me the message: "Congratulations! You matched into..." with no other buttons or anything. Maybe will I receive an email?
 
ThiccVik said:
I just got matched into a school. Logistically, what's the step to take now? The website is just showing me the message: "Congratulations! You matched into..." with no other buttons or anything. Maybe will I receive an email?
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Post-match day results, went in with 3 Texas II's, no match. Obviously devastated, atp I am starting to prepare for reapplication. That being said, I am honestly lost on where to start, and would greatly appreciate some advice.
I think one of my weaknesses was my CARS score. My MCAT was 513 (130/124/131/128), with a 124 in CARS barely passing the 10th percentile for most schools. I took it last April, received my score in May, and debated retaking but ended up applying with it anyway in hopes that my EC's and essays would make up for it. Since I didn't match, there is the chance of moving to waitlist and getting off of it, but if I am going to retake, ideally I'd need to start preparing now and take in early May in time for when applications open. But also, with 3 II's, I'm wondering if my MCAT had much impact towards it?
Additionally, I acknowledge that I didn't make the smartest decisions when submitting my applications, which could explain my lack of a match. When I received my score in May, I deliberated for a longgggg time about whether I should apply this current cycle or not. This led me to submit my primary applications in early July (so on the later end of most applicants) and I also pushed off my secondaries towards September/October. I also planned on applying very broadly (in TX and out of state) earlier that year, but circumstances over the summer led me to strictly only submit secondaries at TX schools. That being said, I'll definitely be smarter about submitting applications on time when I reapply.
I guess my main question is, what advice does anyone have for reapplicants? I understand that I need to definitely take some time to re-curate my essays and descriptions, and I'll be wise this time to have people read over my essays. But, if anyone knows, going in with II's and no match, what do you think is the biggest reason for no match? I thought my interviews went fine, but I am also greatly anxious and can sometimes ramble. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
 
I matched with a 125 in CARS. I won't say that it isn't responsible for your not matching, but it certainly isn't the only reason. 513 is a good enough score to apply with anyways, especially if your EC's and essays added to it, and getting those II's means they liked your essays. Late apps shouldn't be too bad either. To me, though, having no success AFTER 3 interviews means that maybe something was wrong with your interviewing.

Still, you have until the end of the semester to get into any of those 3 schools, since I'm assuming you're waitlisted at them. I wouldn't lose all hope yet.
 
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docmap13 said:
Post-match day results, went in with 3 Texas II's, no match. Obviously devastated, atp I am starting to prepare for reapplication. That being said, I am honestly lost on where to start, and would greatly appreciate some advice.
I think one of my weaknesses was my CARS score. My MCAT was 513 (130/124/131/128), with a 124 in CARS barely passing the 10th percentile for most schools. I took it last April, received my score in May, and debated retaking but ended up applying with it anyway in hopes that my EC's and essays would make up for it. Since I didn't match, there is the chance of moving to waitlist and getting off of it, but if I am going to retake, ideally I'd need to start preparing now and take in early May in time for when applications open. But also, with 3 II's, I'm wondering if my MCAT had much impact towards it?
Additionally, I acknowledge that I didn't make the smartest decisions when submitting my applications, which could explain my lack of a match. When I received my score in May, I deliberated for a longgggg time about whether I should apply this current cycle or not. This led me to submit my primary applications in early July (so on the later end of most applicants) and I also pushed off my secondaries towards September/October. I also planned on applying very broadly (in TX and out of state) earlier that year, but circumstances over the summer led me to strictly only submit secondaries at TX schools. That being said, I'll definitely be smarter about submitting applications on time when I reapply.
I guess my main question is, what advice does anyone have for reapplicants? I understand that I need to definitely take some time to re-curate my essays and descriptions, and I'll be wise this time to have people read over my essays. But, if anyone knows, going in with II's and no match, what do you think is the biggest reason for no match? I thought my interviews went fine, but I am also greatly anxious and can sometimes ramble. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Literally in the exact same boat. I do have a 1-on-1 meeting coming up with one of my OOS schools that I got waitlisted at where they tell you what went wrong, so I'll let you know next week if they drill the CARS score hard or something else.
 
I wonder if TMDSAS gets the data from its member/owner med schools as to how much $ schools rake in from OOS applicants after the Texas med schools (other than the one in San Antonio) shoot off their secondary invites, ghost people for almost a year, and never bother to follow up with even a mass form email R letter? Probably enough to pay for all the TMDSAS zoom videos with assorted AdComms pontificating on how much they value manners, thoughtful conduct and how medicine isn’t all about the Benjamin’s… and definitely enough to up the production value for those barely intelligible videos with TMDSAS employees wearing wigs and pretending they’re students asking questions. Again, more impressive hypocrisy from medical schools that nearly all also insisted upon CA$PER.
 
L-Okla-Gonna said:
I wonder if TMDSAS gets the data from its member/owner med schools as to how much $ schools rake in from OOS applicants after the Texas med schools (other than the one in San Antonio) shoot off their secondary invites, ghost people for almost a year, and never bother to follow up with even a mass form email R letter? Probably enough to pay for all the TMDSAS zoom videos with assorted AdComms pontificating on how much they value manners, thoughtful conduct and how medicine isn’t all about the Benjamin’s… and definitely enough to up the production value for those barely intelligible videos with TMDSAS employees wearing wigs and pretending they’re students asking questions. Again, more impressive hypocrisy from medical schools that nearly all also insisted upon CA$PER.
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sorry it didn't work out for you in Texas, do you have other options OOS?
 
wysdoc said:
sorry it didn't work out for you in Texas, do you have other options OOS?
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I do, thanks. I feel for those who do not though, and I hope all the US med admissions systems can do better. Professions that eat their young are not sustainable and medicine has already taken a huge credibility hit in general over the past years and this is not helping it at all. Thanks and best to you and everyone involved though who aren’t callous, hypocritical grifters.
 
For those of you who did not match/were waitlisted today:

I'm a TX resident and I did not match on Match Day. I was heartbroken because I thought I'd done great in my interviews and would match *somewhere* because I had 4-5 interviews. Thankfully, I had an OOS acceptance, but that didn't make it any less painful. From February-May, I accepted I'd have to leave TX.

Come May, I got off the waitlist for my #1 school! I was ecstatic. I almost cried, I couldn't believe it. For some reason, May was my lucky month because in addition to getting into my #1 choice, I got off the waitlist for like 5-6 other OOS schools.

That's to say, it's not over yet!! I know it's hard watching other people match and/or get into a school you want to go to, but YOUR TIME WILL COME!! Things work out, I promise.

Sending lots of good vibes to y'all today.
 
Funtimesahead said:
Literally in the exact same boat. I do have a 1-on-1 meeting coming up with one of my OOS schools that I got waitlisted at where they tell you what went wrong, so I'll let you know next week if they drill the CARS score hard or something else.
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This is a great idea! One of the counselors at a TX school gave me in depth advice on how to improve my app after the first time and I took it to heart.
 
2 II no match. Spent the whole morning crying felt like my top choice interview went very well and the interviewers said they would love to see me at the school... How does the waitlist work and how do we increase our chances of getting off the waitlist? Im unsure if I should send a letter of intent. I am waiting for one more oos to see if I got accepted but wondering if I should just send a letter of intent before hearing back.
 
Funtimesahead said:
Literally in the exact same boat. I do have a 1-on-1 meeting coming up with one of my OOS schools that I got waitlisted at where they tell you what went wrong, so I'll let you know next week if they drill the CARS score hard or something else.
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May I ask how you were able to set up a meeting with the school?
 
docmap13 said:
May I ask how you were able to set up a meeting with the school?
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Some of the TMDSAS schools hold reapplicant workshops - search for Texas Tech El Paso, they are having one in early March and if you register early enough they have time to give you specific feedback on your application.
Not all the application workshops will give you specific feedback to read their descriptions
 
yip_yip said:
2 II no match. Spent the whole morning crying felt like my top choice interview went very well and the interviewers said they would love to see me at the school... How does the waitlist work and how do we increase our chances of getting off the waitlist? Im unsure if I should send a letter of intent. I am waiting for one more oos to see if I got accepted but wondering if I should just send a letter of intent before hearing back.
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Aww, don't worry, this was me a few years ago too.

TX has really good waitlist movement, so don't lose hope!! If your school accepts letters of intent, then sure, go ahead and send it. I'm not entirely sure how the mechanics work, but after a certain deadline, schools can only accept students who don't have any acceptance to a TMDSAS school.
 
I understand that OU has the option to get a little feedback in a one on one session online with someone from admissions (or the school or whatever) about how your interviewers thought things went/notes they made, if you made the OU WL. OU handled the process horrendously this year and made changes incl. misrepresented timing of things and over-valuing the interviews IMHO, but it’s a good option they’re offering for people who are still interested in going there or might reapply.
 
yip_yip said:
2 II no match. Spent the whole morning crying felt like my top choice interview went very well and the interviewers said they would love to see me at the school... How does the waitlist work and how do we increase our chances of getting off the waitlist? Im unsure if I should send a letter of intent. I am waiting for one more oos to see if I got accepted but wondering if I should just send a letter of intent before hearing back.
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I’m in your exact same shoes and I can’t speak to the questions you asked, but just wanted to say I feel your pain. We’re all in this together and I know it sucks right now but we’ll get through this!
 
docmap13 said:
Post-match day results, went in with 3 Texas II's, no match. Obviously devastated, atp I am starting to prepare for reapplication. That being said, I am honestly lost on where to start, and would greatly appreciate some advice.
I think one of my weaknesses was my CARS score. My MCAT was 513 (130/124/131/128), with a 124 in CARS barely passing the 10th percentile for most schools. I took it last April, received my score in May, and debated retaking but ended up applying with it anyway in hopes that my EC's and essays would make up for it. Since I didn't match, there is the chance of moving to waitlist and getting off of it, but if I am going to retake, ideally I'd need to start preparing now and take in early May in time for when applications open. But also, with 3 II's, I'm wondering if my MCAT had much impact towards it?
Additionally, I acknowledge that I didn't make the smartest decisions when submitting my applications, which could explain my lack of a match. When I received my score in May, I deliberated for a longgggg time about whether I should apply this current cycle or not. This led me to submit my primary applications in early July (so on the later end of most applicants) and I also pushed off my secondaries towards September/October. I also planned on applying very broadly (in TX and out of state) earlier that year, but circumstances over the summer led me to strictly only submit secondaries at TX schools. That being said, I'll definitely be smarter about submitting applications on time when I reapply.
I guess my main question is, what advice does anyone have for reapplicants? I understand that I need to definitely take some time to re-curate my essays and descriptions, and I'll be wise this time to have people read over my essays. But, if anyone knows, going in with II's and no match, what do you think is the biggest reason for no match? I thought my interviews went fine, but I am also greatly anxious and can sometimes ramble. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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first, im sorry the match didn't work out in your favor. hoping for some good news for you soon.

second, i had a 513 with a 124 in cars! im orm if that means anything to you. so i dont think its your mcat thats an issue. feel free to reach out if you wanna talk more in the dms.
 
healthygirl500 said:
I’m in your exact same shoes and I can’t speak to the questions you asked, but just wanted to say I feel your pain. We’re all in this together and I know it sucks right now but we’ll get through this!
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I'm right there with you! I've been telling myself that its not over until its over, and even then reapplication is always an option. The road to an MD is long and challenging, but I know the end product will be everything I've ever dreamed of, so that mentality helps me keep moving in the right direction!
 
I know TMDSAS says that on April 30th applicants with multiple offers must withdraw from other programs and decide what program to attend, and then May 15th schools cannot make offers to people with another seat, but how does this apply to someone with one seat at one Texas med school and all other waitlists?

Does it mean I have to accept my one seat by April 30th, but I could get another offer off the waitlist before May 15th, and withdraw from my current choice to attend that one?
 
thinkinghmimthinking said:
I know TMDSAS says that on April 30th applicants with multiple offers must withdraw from other programs and decide what program to attend, and then May 15th schools cannot make offers to people with another seat, but how does this apply to someone with one seat at one Texas med school and all other waitlists?

Does it mean I have to accept my one seat by April 30th, but I could get another offer off the waitlist before May 15th, and withdraw from my current choice to attend that one?
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Two questions first-
Did you match in Texas?
Do you have OOS interviews or OOS acceptances at this point?
 
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Howdy! For people sitting on a Match Offer (no pre match), should we accept that offer now on the school’s offer decision page if there’s still a chance we move up our Match list? Didn’t know if accepting the offer is binding (ie removes you from all other schools) or if accepting the offer is something we need to do to avoid losing the spot. Thanks!
 
tracylawrenceEnthusiast97 said:
Howdy! For people sitting on a Match Offer (no pre match), should we accept that offer now on the school’s offer decision page if there’s still a chance we move up our Match list? Didn’t know if accepting the offer is binding (ie removes you from all other schools) or if accepting the offer is something we need to do to avoid losing the spot. Thanks!
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Hi - your match school is now your one and only school, so accept it according to their instructions.
Match Day was the end of your uncertainty.
If you ranked any other school higher than the school you matched at, you could move up to them from a WL between now and May 15.
 
wysdoc said:
Hi - your match school is now your one and only school, so accept it according to their instructions.
Match Day was the end of your uncertainty.
If you ranked any other school higher than the school you matched at, you could move up to them from a WL between now and May 15.
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Awesome, will do! Thanks for guidance as always and have a good one.
 
thinkinghmimthinking said:
Yes, I matched into Texas, one school, and I have no OOS interviews or acceptances.
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OK, so at this point you have your Match school and this is now your "one and only" school.
Follow their email instructions to formally accept the offer and other things they may ask you to do.
This will be the school you attend, unless another TMDSAS school you had interviewed with offers you a place off their WL before May 15.

If this happens, you can take the new offer, or stay with your Match School. The choice is yours.
 
wysdoc said:
OK, so at this point you have your Match school and this is now your "one and only" school.
Follow their email instructions to formally accept the offer and other things they may ask you to do.
This will be the school you attend, unless another TMDSAS school you had interviewed with offers you a place off their WL before May 15.

If this happens, you can take the new offer, or stay with your Match School. The choice is yours.
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And the April 30th deadline is just to accept the match offer, that isn't binding and I can still take offers from my weightlist before May 15th?
 
thinkinghmimthinking said:
And the April 30th deadline is just to accept the match offer, that isn't binding and I can still take offers from my weightlist before May 15th?
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Normally, the date to accept the match offer will be much earlier than April 30th and the school will tell you that date. If one has OOS acceptances, they can keep those until April 30th and they have to decide by then whether they want to attend one of those OOS schools or matched TX school.

@wysdoc explained this many times that when they make an offer from WL, you can choose then either accept that and relinquish the matched offer or decide to stay at matched school.
 
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I am under the growing assumption I may have to reapply I was waitlisted in the match. I am in a unique position since Im currently active duty military stationed in texas(been here several year), and will be separating from the military this summer. If I move out of texas after the cycle am I still considered an in state applicant since I will have been a texas resident for over the minimum amount of time and active military stationed in the state? Or would I no longer be considered in state?
 
Mybosswontapproveofthis said:
I am under the growing assumption I may have to reapply I was waitlisted in the match. I am in a unique position since Im currently active duty military stationed in texas(been here several year), and will be separating from the military this summer. If I move out of texas after the cycle am I still considered an in state applicant since I will have been a texas resident for over the minimum amount of time and active military stationed in the state? Or would I no longer be considered in state?
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This is a very specific circumstance and I think you should best email TMDSAS or message them in your TMDSAS portal to ask.
I think you would need to live and work outside of Texas for over 12 months to lose your Texas resident status - let us know what they say
 
This may be the optimistic side of me, but I personally would not assume reapplication just yet if you got waitlisted.

Keep in mind that after May 15th, schools can only give acceptances to people who DO NOT have an acceptance at any other TX school. That means anyone on their waitlist who has an acceptance is removed from consideration, so that will bump up a few people.

If you do want to prepare, my biggest advice would be to reach out to schools and see who will give you feedback. Some schools will, others won't, it just depends.
 
Starr_key said:
This may be the optimistic side of me, but I personally would not assume reapplication just yet if you got waitlisted.

Keep in mind that after May 15th, schools can only give acceptances to people who DO NOT have an acceptance at any other TX school. That means anyone on their waitlist who has an acceptance is removed from consideration, so that will bump up a few people.

If you do want to prepare, my biggest advice would be to reach out to schools and see who will give you feedback. Some schools will, others won't, it just depends.
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I sure hope you’re right. I think there’s a fine balance between optimism and being complacent. He should start thinking about reapplying and hold hope in the back of his/her head imo
 
docmap13 said:
Post-match day results, went in with 3 Texas II's, no match. Obviously devastated, atp I am starting to prepare for reapplication. That being said, I am honestly lost on where to start, and would greatly appreciate some advice.
I think one of my weaknesses was my CARS score. My MCAT was 513 (130/124/131/128), with a 124 in CARS barely passing the 10th percentile for most schools. I took it last April, received my score in May, and debated retaking but ended up applying with it anyway in hopes that my EC's and essays would make up for it. Since I didn't match, there is the chance of moving to waitlist and getting off of it, but if I am going to retake, ideally I'd need to start preparing now and take in early May in time for when applications open. But also, with 3 II's, I'm wondering if my MCAT had much impact towards it?
Additionally, I acknowledge that I didn't make the smartest decisions when submitting my applications, which could explain my lack of a match. When I received my score in May, I deliberated for a longgggg time about whether I should apply this current cycle or not. This led me to submit my primary applications in early July (so on the later end of most applicants) and I also pushed off my secondaries towards September/October. I also planned on applying very broadly (in TX and out of state) earlier that year, but circumstances over the summer led me to strictly only submit secondaries at TX schools. That being said, I'll definitely be smarter about submitting applications on time when I reapply.
I guess my main question is, what advice does anyone have for reapplicants? I understand that I need to definitely take some time to re-curate my essays and descriptions, and I'll be wise this time to have people read over my essays. But, if anyone knows, going in with II's and no match, what do you think is the biggest reason for no match? I thought my interviews went fine, but I am also greatly anxious and can sometimes ramble. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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I was almost in your same shoes my first app cycle. I know it sucks and I’m sorry you’re going through that. 1st- like everyone said there’s still the chance of waitlists. I would move forward with the plan to reapply and then if you get off the waitlist you’ll be happily surprised. If not, you’ll be prepped for the next steps.

Personally I think your MCAT is fine for texas schools. You got 3 interviews so I don’t think you’re being screened out based on that.

Looking forward- how is the rest of your application? Is there potentially more interview prep you can do? Improving essays and applying early certainly doesn’t hurt either. Even if you have to take a gap year and start next cycle I would wait until you have an application you feel very confident with. This will show in your interviews. Hope this helps, feel free to dm me if you want to chat more.
 
@wysdoc hello!! I have been accepted to a med with orientation late june and class start july 1st OOS. How would this work with tmdsas waitlist as i am waitlisted at plfsom. How should i navigate this in the event I get off the waitlist later in the cycle. Do you think that its likely given past cycles.
 
francisiburtopremed said:
@wysdoc hello!! I have been accepted to a med with orientation late june and class start july 1st OOS. How would this work with tmdsas waitlist as i am waitlisted at plfsom. How should i navigate this in the event I get off the waitlist later in the cycle. Do you think that its likely given past cycles.
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The TMDSAS WL things are usually wrapped up by mid to late June. If you already started orientation at your other school that would be your “too late to switch” landmark.
 
Starr_key said:
This is a great idea! One of the counselors at a TX school gave me in depth advice on how to improve my app after the first time and I took it to heart.
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Could you explain a little bit more about how you went about this? Was it a counselor at a medical school in Texas or undergrad advisor?
 
eb124101 said:
Could you explain a little bit more about how you went about this? Was it a counselor at a medical school in Texas or undergrad advisor?
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Watch your emails from the Texas medical schools about reapplicant workshops.
I know Texas Tech El Paso is planning one for the first week of March, and I think TCOM is holding one soon as well.
 
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