UTHealth Houston — McGovern Med School (Houston)
Houston, TX
Program details
- Institution
- UTHealth Houston — McGovern Med School
- Entrance exam
- GRE or MCAT
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Min GPA
- 3
- Min science GPA
- 3
- Shadowing hours required
- 8
- Program length
- 28 months
- Class size
- 35
- Accreditation
- Accredited
- Interview format
- In-person interviews, conducted October through February
Prerequisites
- •Biology I and II (8 credit hours)
- •Chemistry I and II (8 credit hours)
- •Physics I and II (8 credit hours)
- •Organic Chemistry I (4 credit hours)
- •Human Anatomy & Physiology (8 credit hours)
- •Calculus I (4 credit hours)
- •English (3 credit hours)
Notes
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UTHealth Houston — McGovern Med School (Houston) — frequently asked
What GPA does UTHealth Houston — McGovern Med School (Houston) require?
UTHealth Houston — McGovern Med School (Houston) lists a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and a science GPA of at least 3.0. Minimums are a floor rather than a target — competitive applicants usually sit above them, and science GPA tends to carry the most weight.
Which entrance exam does UTHealth Houston — McGovern Med School (Houston) accept?
UTHealth Houston — McGovern Med School (Houston) uses the GRE or MCAT. Score expectations and accepted exams change between cycles, so confirm on the program's page and on CASAA before you register for a test date.
How many shadowing hours does UTHealth Houston — McGovern Med School (Houston) require?
At least 8 documented hours of anesthesia shadowing or observation. More than the minimum generally helps — it's also the experience your personal statement and interview draw on.
What prerequisites does UTHealth Houston — McGovern Med School (Houston) require?
Biology I and II (8 credit hours), Chemistry I and II (8 credit hours), Physics I and II (8 credit hours), Organic Chemistry I (4 credit hours), Human Anatomy & Physiology (8 credit hours), Calculus I (4 credit hours), English (3 credit hours). Many programs also require science coursework to have been completed within roughly the last 5–10 years, so check recency as well as completion.
How long is the UTHealth Houston — McGovern Med School (Houston) program?
About 28 months of full-time study. CAA programs run continuously with heavy clinical time, so most students can't work meaningfully during them.
Does UTHealth Houston — McGovern Med School (Houston) use CASAA?
Yes — UTHealth Houston — McGovern Med School (Houston) accepts applications through CASAA, the centralized anesthesiologist-assistant application service. Remember that CASAA verification takes time after you submit, so your effective deadline is earlier than the posted one.
When is the UTHealth Houston — McGovern Med School (Houston) application deadline?
The deadline on file is rolling. Many programs review on a rolling basis, so applying early in the cycle usually matters more than the posted date.
Other CAA programs in Texas
Requirements change — always verify directly with the program and CASAA.