Prospective Students
Choosing the right school for your medical education may be one of the most important decisions of your medical career. The mission at McGovern Medical School is to educate a diverse body of future physicians and biomedical scientists for a career dedicated to the highest ideals of their profession; to provide outstanding patient-centered care; and to conduct innovative research that benefits the health and well-being of the population of Texas and beyond. You will find that we offer an inclusive learning community that supports the health and well-being of our students, faculty and staff, and promotes strong inter-professional collaboration, not only with schools of the UTHealth Houston, but also with the other institutions here in the Texas Medical Center. It is our hope that one day you will join the more than 7,000 physician graduates who call McGovern Medical School home.
Students Who Thrive at McGovern Medical School Embody Eight Attributes
- Intellectual capacity
- Ethical standards
- Integrity
- Motivation
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Technical standards
- Breadth and depth of premedical educational experience
- Passion for service to individuals and communities in Texas
Curriculum Overview
Integrated Medical Science:
Offered during the first semester, Doctoring 1 focuses on History and Physical Examination Skills. In the second and third semesters, students work alongside a longitudinal preceptor to acquire substantial clinical experience before their required clerkship rotations.
The Foundations of Medicine modules have two themes. The first is the review of cellular mechanisms that are necessary for understanding disease processes. The second is the review of structure and function necessary to perform and interpret the physical exam. The principles learned during the Foundations of Medicine modules are then applied to diseases of specific organ systems.
System modules include:
- Hematology and Intro to Pathology
- Cardiovascular
- Pulmonary
- Nervous System & Behavior
- Musculoskeletal and Dermatology
- Endocrine
- Gastrointestinal
- Reproductive Systems
- Renal
Required Clerkships:
The major clinical training experiences occur during the third year of medical school, where students complete the following core clerkships:
- Internal Medicine (8 weeks)
- Surgery (8 weeks)
- Pediatrics (8 weeks)
- Psychiatry (6 weeks)
- Obstetrics and Gynecology (6 weeks)
- Family Medicine (4 weeks)
- Neurology (4 weeks)
- Elective (3 weeks)
- Geriatrics (1 week)
- Vacation (4 weeks)
Career Focus Tracks:
The fourth year curriculum concentrates on enhancing preparation to enter residency through participation in Career Focus Tracks. Each track highlights a specialty-specific area of medicine. Students have the opportunity to develop their career interests through a number of electives. Students can choose one of four Career Focus Tracks:
- Acute Care
- Primary Care
- Applied Anatomy
- Academic
View the full program curriculum.
Want More Information?
- Please fill out our brief form to request more information.
- View our recruitment brochure.
McGovern Medical School offers two types of tours:
- Monthly Prospective Student Webinar
- Group Tours
Our student-hosted webinars are for those interested in our program and admissions process. You will have a chance to ask admissions staff questions and hear first-hand from our Student Ambassadors what the educational experience at McGovern is like.
Please note: A minimum of one week advance notice is required. Groups joining without a reservation will not be accommodated.
Monthly Prospective Student Webinar
McGovern Medical School hosts a prospective student webinar once a month. Our Student Ambassadors will answer any questions prospective students may have. To sign-up for one of our upcoming webinar dates, please contact Emily Pyron at [email protected].
Upcoming Webinar Dates:
- Tuesday, September 10th from 5:00 – 6:00 pm CT
Group Tours (Schools or Organizations)
College-level pre-medical clubs and organizations are welcome to schedule a tour with McGovern Medical School. Reservations are required. Group tours are offered year round however, during interview season (August to January), we will not offer any Friday tour dates. Unfortunately, we cannot offer evening or weekend tours. Tours will include an information session and a Q&A with our Student Ambassadors. Please click here to complete the request form and include at least 2 dates.
Second Look Tours
If you have interviewed with McGovern Medical School and would like to take a second look, please email us at [email protected].