School of Medicine

Baccalaureate/M.D. Programs

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Dr. Ronald Cotton with students at his alma mater, DeBakey High School.
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Baylor College of Medicine offers innovative programs that give exceptional senior high school students provisional acceptance to medical school. Each program allows eight years of mentoring and enrichment activities to highly motivated students with a passion for learning.

The programs are not "fast-track" but require a commitment where students are exposed to a range of exciting opportunities. Study abroad, research and other unique experiences are tailored to meet the individual's educational plan.

The following programs promote diversity among future physicians.

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Baylor University/Baylor College of Medicine (Baylor 2 Medical Track)

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Each year, six outstanding high school students gain provisional acceptance to Baylor College of Medicine upon matriculation to Baylor University. Application to this track is included in the Baylor University application, which is due Nov. 2 of the last year of high school.

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Houston Premedical Academy

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The Houston Premedical Academy is a special undergraduate program at the University of Houston for DeBakey High School for Health Professions students interested in becoming physicians. The application deadline is Feb. 1.

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Joint Admission Medical Program

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Baylor also participates in the JAMP authorized by the Texas State Legislature.

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St. Mary’s University/Baylor College of Medicine Early Acceptance

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The Department of Biological Sciences at St. Mary’s University has partnered with Baylor College of Medicine to offer St. Mary’s students the opportunity to gain early acceptance to Baylor College of Medicine during their second year of undergraduate study at St. Mary’s. 

Students complete a four-year degree plan at St. Mary’s. If GPA and other requirements are met during their studies at St. Mary’s, students are provisionally accepted into Baylor College of Medicine.

Application deadline is Dec. 1.

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Xavier University/Baylor College of Medicine

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Xavier University has partnered with Baylor College of Medicine to offer Xavier University students the opportunity to gain early acceptance to Baylor College of Medicine. If GPA and other requirements are met during their studies at Xavier University, up to three students may be provisionally accepted into Baylor College of Medicine. The application deadline is Dec. 1.

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M.D. Program

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Ready to start your journey toward becoming a physician?

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Summer Enrichment Programs

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Are you a high school student considering a career in medicine? Learn about our summer enrichment programs.

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