Doctor of Medicine

Embrace responsibility for the unique healthcare needs of rural and hard-to-reach populations in East Texas and beyond. In the School of Medicine’s new Doctor of Medicine program, train under world-class faculty focused on preparing outstanding physicians to serve this region. Learn to provide cutting-edge treatments on a campus that actively conducts externally funded biomedical research. Gain extensive experience with a range of populations through community outreach programs and clinical rotations. Benefit from the mentorship of experienced practitioners dedicated to improving health outcomes and forming students into mission-driven, compassionate physicians who meet the highest standards of professionalism and patient care. East Texas acutely needs more physicians to provide adequate access to medical care and address health disparities affecting rural communities. Too often, students from the region go to medical school in the state’s major population centers and never return. The University of Texas at Tyler founded the School of Medicine with a bold vision to bring the highest levels of medical education to our region to train those with a passion to serve their communities through research-informed care. The School of Medicine structures the Doctor of Medicine program as a four-year, residential course of study that prepares students to pursue licensing as a medical doctor. In the first three semesters, build an in-depth understanding of the human body’s systems and functions along with the dynamics of wellness and disease. At the same time, learn the foundational practices of patient care in supervised settings. During years two through four, continue to deepen your knowledge of medicine and gain substantial clinical experience through rotations in various specialization areas.

To be eligible for admission to the MD program, you must have completed a minimum of 90 semester hours at an accredited U.S. or Canadian college or university. Applicants must complete the following prerequisites prior to matriculation: Biology - 14 semester hours, two of which must be labs. Physics - 8 semester hours, two of which must be labs. Chemistry - 8 semester hours of General Chemistry, 2 of which must be lab and 8 hours of Organic Chemistry, 2 of which must be lab. Biochemistry - 3 semester hours. English - 6 semester hours of composition-based English. Math - 3 semester hours of statistics. You must also have earned a minimum GPA of 3.0 for the last 30 hours of coursework in biology, physics, chemistry and math. To apply, submit the following materials through the Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Services website: Completed TMDSAS application. Deadline: October 1, 2026 Undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcripts. MCAT scores. UT Tyler requires a minimum score of 492 using the confidence cut-off and bases our evaluation on your best score from the past five years from the year of application submission. Last test date: September 12, 2026 (scores released October 13). Essays (see TMDSAS instructions). Letters of recommendation. Please submit a minimum of three letters or one Health Professions Committee Letter/Packet with the option to submit one additional letter. Letters should come from individuals who know you academically or professionally (e.g., faculty member, advisor, mentor, supervisor, etc.). Personal letters will not be accepted. Deadline: November 13, 2026. Supplemental applications (as requested), which may include prerequisite verification and additional essay questions. Deadline: November 13, 2026 Completion of the Casper Situational Judgment Test through Acuity Insights. Deadline: last test date accepted November 12, 2026.