The rise in submissions reflects a growing interest in medical careers and a greater demand for access to healthcare education.
The Entry Year 2025 (EY25) application cycle for the Joint Admission Medical Program
(JAMP) has seen an incredible 25% increase in submitted applications, signaling a growing interest in the path to medical school. A total of 789 applications were initiated, with 364 successfully submitted. This surge is partially due to strategic improvements in the
application process, such as the introduction of a "Withdraw before submission" option
in late September, which helped streamline submissions. This innovation reduced the
volume of incomplete applications from a potential 425 to 399, ensuring that only
fully prepared applicants remained in the pool.
In alignment with JAMP’s mission to expand access to medical education, this year’s eligibility criteria prioritized students qualifying for Pell Grants under the 2024/25 FAFSA. Applicants could qualify through either the 2023/24 Expected Family Contribution (EFC) or the 2024/25 Student Aid Index (SAI) metrics, expanding access to financial support and empowering a more diverse range of aspiring medical professionals to pursue their goals.
Targeted engagement strategies also played a pivotal role in encouraging applicants to complete the process. Through personalized emails, live office hours, Mailchimp campaigns, and proactive follow-ups with “stalled out” applicants in August and September, JAMP created a supportive and engaging application experience. These efforts reinforced a sense of community among aspiring scholars and applicants, fostering a more inclusive process.
This year's application cycle also underscores the strength of Texas’s educational ecosystem, with 68 partner institutions contributing to the pool. A total of 56% (38 institutions) submitted applications on behalf of their students, with private institutions contributing 43 applications (32%) and public institutions submitting 321 applications (68%). This robust participation reflects the statewide commitment to expanding access to medical education and building a diverse healthcare workforce.
The EY25 application cycle is a testament to the dedication of applicants, partner institutions, and the broader Texas community in fostering a new generation of compassionate and well-prepared healthcare professionals. Together, we are creating pathways to make the dream of medical school a reality for more Texans, and in doing so, building a brighter future for healthcare across the state.
The Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service (TMDSAS) has published its data for the 2025 application cycle, offering a snapshot of the pipeline for future healthcare professionals.
Dr. Jennifer Bloom to Deliver Keynote at 2025 TAAHP Conference in Fort Worth, Texas.
The Entry Year 2023 cohort has set an impressive standard for MCAT performance, underscoring their commitment to becoming the next generation of healthcare leaders in Texas.
