International Applicants

International applicants are eligible to apply to TUSM, but should be advised that we admit very few international applicants and give strong preference to United States citizens and U.S permanent residents. We also give strong preference to applicants who have (or will have by the time of matriculation) completed their undergraduate work at an American college or university. The international students admitted to TUSM are usually students who have earned Bachelor's degrees in the United States.

"International applicants" in this context means citizens of any foreign country (including Canada) who do not hold a United States permanent resident visa (green card).

Permanent resident visa status (the possession of a U.S. green card) is equivalent to United States citizenship for the purposes of our admission process and U.S. federal student loan programs.

Please note the following:

1) Given the current U.S. shortage of physicians and the uneven advanced training opportunities for non-citizen/non-green card holders, TUSM and the applicant must have a compelling reason for the applicant to study here. This might include a student's interest in a program offered here, that may not be offered elsewhere.

2) Accepted international students must be prepared to absorb the high cost of US medical education, and have a full understanding that international students are not qualified for traditional U.S. educational funding including loans and scholarships. Accepted international students may be asked to deposit the equivalent of 4 years tuition in escrow prior to matriculation.

3) Accepted international students should have a full understanding that they may have limited options in terms of their post-graduate training. This includes limited options geographically and in regards to available specialties. Because of this, students who are not likely to be able to compete for a full range of career training opportunities and programs beyond medical school will only be considered for admission under unique or compelling circumstances.