Answering the Call of Service: JAMP Sees Surge in Applications

The rise in JAMP application submissions marks an exciting conclusion to the application cycle.

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The Entry Year 2025 (EY25) application cycle for the Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) has seen a remarkable 25% increase in submissions over last year. This year’s eligibility criteria prioritized students qualifying for Pell Grants under the 2024/25 FAFSA, broadening financial support and empowering aspiring medical professionals from both urban centers and rural communities across Texas. 

In 2023, JAMP launched administration launched a communications and marketing program to reach more prospective students and ensure they felt supported throughout the application process. In addition, the JAMP office worked with faculty across the state to drive interest in the program, particularly from institutions that have a high population of Pell Grant recipients.

Dr. Nina Gonzalez, Director of TXHES Strategic Initiatives and JAMP describes how a multiple touch point system and building community among scholars and faculty directors helped drive the application surge. “This year we introduced personalized emails, more live-streamed content on social media, proactive follow-ups, and one-on-one meetings with prospective scholars; all of this helped to create a sense of community for aspiring scholars. We also have to thank our outreach director, Tashae Freeman Savage, and the countless others who work to spread the word about this program every single day.”

This year’s application cycle also underscores the strength of Texas’s educational ecosystem, with 68 partner institutions contributing to the applicant pool. This robust participation reflects the statewide commitment to providing equitable access to medical education. By sharing this unique program with students from every corner of the state, JAMP is ensuring that future medical professionals represent Texas itself.

Dr. Cynthia Perry, Chair of the JAMP Council, expressed her enthusiasm about the increased interest in JAMP, saying, "We are thrilled to see the growing interest around JAMP as reflected by the significant increase in applications received this year. This increase is a direct result of the program's expanded efforts to reach potential scholars, whether they are at a public or private undergraduate campus across Texas. The JAMP Community, led by the administration, has worked diligently to elevate the program’s recognition and ensure students are aware of the benefits it offers to those passionate about medicine."

“This is great news, but the work here is far from over” said Dr. Gonzalez. “We are excited by this unprecedented increase, but we know hundreds and even thousands more students across this state and even more younger aspiring students in high school and lower grades could benefit from all that this program has to offer…we just have to get the word out.”

The EY25 application cycle celebrates the hard work of this collaboration of applicants, partner institutions, and the broader Texas community. Together, they are transforming access to medical education, ensuring that students in both urban hubs and rural areas have an opportunity to pursue their dreams of becoming healthcare providers making a difference in communities across Texas.

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Inside Health Education

• Topics: JAMP,  texasjamp
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• Date:  November 14, 2024