Enrollment is contingent upon the student's providing results of immunization as required by the State of Texas and Baylor College of Medicine. In deference to alternate wait-listed applicants, no places are offered to individuals already holding a place at another medical school in Texas after June 1. The content of the curriculum at Baylor College of Medicine is constantly updated to respond to new scientific understanding and technologies. Curriculum changes are sensitive to population diversity and changing healthcare needs of our complex society. Baylor College of Medicine has a flexible and balanced curriculum that prepares students for whatever career in medicine they choose.
Clinical experiences begin in the first year, interspersed with the preclinical courses.
Clinical schedules are designed by the student. A number of our students obtain an M.P.H. degree in conjunction with The University of Texas. The curriculum is designed so that students acquire an understanding of the scientific concepts underlying medicine. There has been an effort to build a seamless medical curriculum in which there is a high degree of coordination and integration between basic and clinical sciences. The first 18 months encompass preclinical courses that introduce current advances in basic and clinical sciences.