The McGovern Medical School Office of Admissions and Student Affairs endeavors to provide quality, timely support for our medical student community and faculty. Leading our students through the challenging yet rewarding journey that is undergraduate medical education, the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs serves as the principle resource in promoting the personal and professional growth of MMS students. It is a privilege to serve the needs of all of our medical students, including alumni and future matriculates, and to work with those students to deliver programs that enhance the entire student experience, from education to student life to career planning. Our office organizes the seminal events of medical school including Orientation, White Coat Ceremony, Student Clinician Ceremony, Alpha Omega Alpha Induction, Match Day and Commencement, to name only a few.
In addition, the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs has the role of acting as a liaison to faculty and administration, assisting with academic advising, coordinating the residency application process (plus compilation of the Medical Student Performance Evaluation), and developing, clarifying and enforcing relevant rules and policies. We also hear and follow-up on any student-related complaints, allegations of harassment or academic dishonesty, reports of student mistreatment, and resulting legal issues.
Students are encouraged to stop by the office to get to know the staff, and are welcome to consult with any of the deans of the Office at any time.
Contact
| ADMISSIONS | CONTACT |
| Admissions Committee | Noemi Giron |
| Applications, Interview Scheduling, Tours, Recruitment | Laura Ulk |
| Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) | Yolanda Bell |
| Student Ambassadors | Laura Ulk |
| STUDENT AFFAIRS | CONTACT |
| Academic Calendar/Semester Schedules | Office of Educational Programs (713-500-5140) |
| Academic Difficulty | Drs. Lahoti, McDowelle, McNeese or Tuchaai |
| Academic Help | Dr. Tuchaai Course Directors/Pam Bass/Tutors (713-500-5140) |
| Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society | Dr. McDowelle or Karla Trochez |
| Badge Activation | Jamie Munsinger |
| Bluebook Electives | Alicia Howard (713-500-6841) |
| Bookstore | 713-500-5860 |
| Canvas | Brenda Bassham (500-5136) |
| Career Counseling | Contact your assigned Passport Advisor |
| Cashier’s Office/Bursar 22nd Floor UCT | 713-500-3088 |
| Commencement Program/Diploma Names/Student Regalia | Nicole Dubuque |
| Computer Passwords and Support | MSIT – 713-500-5145 |
| Counseling | 713-500-5171 (after hours 713-500-5173) |
| Dean’s Letter/MSPE | Dr. McDowelle |
| Dental Services | 713-500-5888 |
| Disabilities/Accommodations | Dr. McNeese |
| Educational Programs (Office of) | 713-500-5140 |
| Electives | Proposals: Dr. McDowelle Scheduling: Yolanda Bell/Nicole Dubuque |
| Emergency | Dial *9 911 Then HELP (4357) From Campus Phones Starting With 500- |
| Emergency Loans | Karla Trochez or Financial Aid |
| ERAS | Nicole Dubuque or Dr. McDowelle |
| Escort – Security (Leaving building at night, etc.) | 713-792-2890 |
| Excused Absences | Dr. Lahoti |
| Financial Aid | 713-500-3860 |
| Fourth-Year Scheduling | Nicole Dubuque |
| Freshman Retreat | Karla Trochez, Dr. McDowelle, Kara Ramirez |
| Graduation | Jamie Munsinger or Dr. McDowelle |
| Health Insurance | Auxiliary Enterprises – 713-500-8400 |
| Library – TMC | 713-795-4200 |
| Lockers | Yolanda Bell |
| LRC (Learning Resource Center) | 713-500-5145 |
| McGovern Societies | Hannah Ghirmay |
| Needlesticks | 713-500-OUCH (24/7) |
| NRMP | Nicole Dubuque |
| One45 | Dr. Ownby (713-500-5131) |
| Parking | Denise Pinales, or TMC (713-791-6161) or MMS (713-500-3405) |
| Police – UT (Campus Police) | 713-792-2890 |
| Rec Center (Knight Road) | 713-500-8420 |
| Registrar’s Office | 713-500-3388 or 3336 |
| Room Reservations | 713-500-5047/5048) ms.deancops@uth.tmc.edu |
| Security Desk (Ground Floor MSB) | 713-500-5895 |
| Student Counseling Service | 713-500-3327 |
| Student Health Clinic – 130 UT Professional Building | 713-500-5171 – non-life threatening emergencies call 713-500-5173 |
| Student Mailboxes | Jamie Munsinger |
| Student Organizations | Yolanda Bell |
| Student Records (Bluebooks) | Jamie Munsinger |
| Third-Year Scheduling | Yolanda Bell |
| TMC Parking Office | 713-791-6161 |
| Tutors | 713-500-5140 |
| USMLE (Strategy or Policy Issues) | Drs. McNeese or Lahoti |
| UT Professional Building Parking Office | 713-500-3405 |
| Verification of Enrollment | Request at front desk |
| Visiting Students | Jamie Munsinger |
| White Coat Ceremony | Jamie Munsinger or Dr. McDowelle |
Administration
| ADMINISTRATION | CONTACT |
| Margaret C. McNeese, M.D. Vice Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs |
713-500-5163 |
| Wallace A. Gleason, M.D. Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs |
713-500-5662 |
| Sheela L. Lahoti, M.D. Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs |
713-500-5163 |
| Latanya J. Love, M.D. Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion |
713-500-6054 |
| Dana M. McDowelle, M.S., Ph.D Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs |
713-500-5160 |
| Bal Reddy, M.D. Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs |
713-500-7546 |
Staff
| STAFF | CONTACT |
| Nicole Dubuque Director of Admissions and Student Affairs Career and Residency Counseling, Fourth-Year Scheduling, VSAS, National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), ERAS |
713-500-5044 |
| Yolanda Bell Director of Academic Advising and JAMP Coordinator Student Organizations, NBME Vouchers, Orientation, Third-Year Scheduling, Notary (by appointment only) |
713-500-5165 |
| Hanna Ghirmay, M.S. Director, Student Wellness McGovern Societies, Wellness and Resilience |
713-500-5033 |
| Tara Tuchaai, Ph.D. Director, Student Success Initiatives |
713-500-5093 |
| Laura Ulk Senior Program Manager Admissions, Interview Scheduling |
713-500-5642 |
| Pamela Bass, M.A., C.C.C. Learning Specialist – Adjunct Faculty spchlang@sbcglobal.net |
713-663-6868 |
| Denise Pinales Senior Support Specialist Admissions, Front Desk, Parking, Interview Day, Notary |
713-500-5116 |
| Jamie Munsinger Senior Administrative Coordinator Proctors, Visiting Students, Student Files, Verifications, Commencement, Examination Proctor Program, Contact for Appointments with Drs. McNeese, Lahoti and McDowelle |
713-500-5167 |
| Kara Ramirez Administrative Manager Finances, Purchasing, Accounting, Travel |
713-500-5036 |
| Karla Trochez Executive Assistant AOA, Retreat, Admissions Committee, Parents and Friends |
713-500-5163 |
| Noemi Giron Senior Support Assistant Dean’s Letters |
713-500-5166 |