Admitted Students
UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine applicants are required to submit their application to the Texas Medical & Dental Schools Applications Service (TMDSAS) in accordance with TMDSAS procedures. The deadline for Entry Year 2025 is March 28, 2025. Detailed information about the application process may be found on the TMDSAS website www.TMDSAS.com. Each applicant will be required to complete a secondary application designed to evaluate their interest in podiatric medicine.
The UTRGV SOPM conducts criminal background and other reference checks on candidates selected for admission. This process may include online research, including a review of social media accounts. For questions, please contact us at DPMAdmissions@utrgv.edu.
Completed application checklist
The following are the requirements for a complete application to the UTRGV SOPM:
- TMDSAS application and fee
- UTRGV SOPM secondary application
- MCAT score
- Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended
- Two (2) letters of recommendation (See requirements)
Requirements for Matriculation:
Newly admitted students should plan ahead to complete and submit all required pre-matriculation requirements to the UTRGV School of Medicine in a timely manner. Failure to complete all requirements may result in a rescinding offer of admissions.
- Contingency Form – Class of 2029 ONLY
- Technical-standards - class signature
- Standardized Immunization Form-You may also upload a copy of your immunization card. You can also obtain your immunization record by going to your State Immunization Website.
- Submit your immunization records exclusively to CastleBranch (CastleBranch Link found on Contingency Form)
- Criminal Background Check (CastleBranch Link found on Contingency Form)
- Drug Screening (CastleBranch Link found on Contingency Form)
- Final Transcripts from all institutions previously attended must be submitted electronically by the institution to SOPMregistrar@utrgv.edu or to:
UTRGV
Attn: SOPM Registrar Services
2102 Treasure Hills Blvd.
Harlingen, TX 78550
Contact
Juan Gutierrez
Graduate Student Recruiter Medical Education
(956) 665-4058
Patricia Montemayor Garcia
Director of Student Affairs, SOPM
Email: Patricia.montemayor@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-2024