Opportunities
Laredo Early Acceptance Program (LEAP) and
Pre-Physician Assistant Mentorship Program (PPAMP)
LEAP and PPAMP are a partnership between UT Health San Antonio and Texas A&M International University where students complete their Bachelor of Science degree from TAMIU and gain early acceptance to a School of Health Professions (SHP) graduate or doctoral program.
LEAP SHP Programs:
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Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
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Master of Science in Respiratory Care
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Doctor of Occupational Therapy
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Doctor of Physical Therapy
PPAMP SHP Programs:
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Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
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Be a current TAMIU student (classified as a sophomore or junior).
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Earn a minimum overall GPA of 3.2 and overall Science GPA of 3.2 at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU).
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Complete 24 semester credit hours, including 12 semester credit hours in specific science and math prerequisite courses at TAMIU during the first year of enrollment.
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Complete 20 hours of working, volunteering, shadowing, or observing in a health care setting corresponding to the selected graduate program.
Please refer to the following documents for further details:
Application Cycle:
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Fall semester: September 1 – December 1
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Spring semester: January 15 – April 15
For more information, please contact Dr. Michael Kidd, Associate Professor and Biology & Chemistry Department Chair, at michael.kidd@tamiu.edu, or Cecilia F. Vazquez, Academic Success Coach, at cecilia.vazquez@tamiu.edu