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Partnering to Strengthen the Texas Healthcare Pipeline

The Texas Health Education Service (TXHES) leads statewide efforts to simplify and strengthen the pathways into the health professions.

Building a Healthcare Workforce

TXHES leads statewide initiatives that simplify admissions, strengthen advising, and expand opportunity — connecting students, institutions, and leaders to shape the future of health education in Texas.

Access & Opportunity

We believe every Texan should have a clear path into the health professions. Through TMDSAS and JAMP, we simplify admissions, provide accessible guidance, and help students take confident steps toward their healthcare careers.

Collaboration &
Community

We believe progress happens when institutions and advisors work together. TXHES connects leaders across the state through shared resources, professional development, and biannual meetings with deans and advisors that strengthen our collective impact.

Workforce
Development

We believe in preparing the next generation of healthcare providers. Through JAMP and our growing partnerships, we empower students from all backgrounds to pursue medical education and serve Texas communities with skill and compassion.

Our Impact Across Texas

200,000+

applicants supported through TMDSAS & JAMP

20+

partner institutions collaborating to strengthen the pipeline

4,000+

advisors engaged nationwide

Amplifying Voices in Texas Health Education

Inside Health Education showcases statewide initiatives, research, and advisor perspectives that reflect TXHES’s mission to simplify pathways and strengthen advising. Our newsroom connects institutions and communities advancing the future of healthcare education in Texas.

Visit Inside Health Education Newsroom →
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Program Highlights

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TMDSAS

TMDSAS streamlines the admissions process for medical, dental, podiatry, and veterinary schools across Texas, supporting thousands of applicants each year.

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JAMP

Created by the Texas Legislature, the Joint Admission Medical Program builds Texas’s physician workforce by supporting economically disadvantaged students through mentoring, scholarships, and guidance on their path to medical school.

Learn about JAMP →
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TAAHP

The Texas Association of Advisors for the Health Professions connects advisors, institutions, and stakeholders through an annual statewide conference, strengthening advising and collaboration.

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Advising Partners

TXHES collaborates with experienced consultants from institutions across Texas who provide strategic guidance and insights that strengthen advising and support our shared mission.

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Emerging Programs

TXHES continues to explore new initiatives that expand access and prepare future healthcare professionals across Texas. Among these efforts, TXHES is partnering with academic leaders through the Nursing Advisory Council to establish a centralized nursing application that supports the state’s growing nursing workforce needs.

Meet the Council →