Medical School Matriculation Program (MSMP)

MSMP Mission
The Medical School Matriculation Program (MSMP) is designed to prepare students for medical school. This competitive and intensive six-week preparatory program has two levels. Level 1 is designed to give academic enrichment, motivation, and clinical exposure to rising junior pre-medical students; Level 2 provides rising pre-medical senior students with an intense comprehensive MCAT preparation review course. MSMP participants also receive assistance with the medical school application process, including preparation of the personal statement, mock interviews, and information about admissions policies and procedures. Students are introduced to medical school life, provided with mentoring, and given the opportunity to interact with UTMB administrators, faculty, and medical students. Students will spend 6 weeks on the campus of UTMB during the summer.

Program Components

• Academic enrichment courses and seminars to strengthen medical school preparation
• Academic advising and mentoring from undergraduate advisors and from faculty, staff, and administrators at UTMB
• Exposure to the clinical practice of medicine with UTMB clinicians
• MCAT preparation course
• Workshops for medical school admissions, personal statement, and interviewing skills

• Texas resident with U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status
• Overall GPA of 3.25 and science GPA 3.25
• One (1) letter of recommendation from your pre-medical advisor

• Personal statement outlinging motivation for a career as a physician
• Additional evidence of exceptional achievement
• Junior and Senior college classification
• Economically disadvantaged and underrepresented students in the medical science

Application Deadline

March 16, 2012

For more information, contact:

Debra Liedy
Business Coordinator
(409) 772-2784
Email: dliedy@utmb.edu

Lisa Cain, Ph.D.
Director, Medical School Enrichment Programs
301 University Blvd.
Ashbel Smith 1.206
Galveston, TX 77555-1308
(409) 772-1212
ldcain@utmb.edu