Special Considerations

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Deferment of Matriculation

Under extenuating circumstances, an applicant who has been accepted for enrollment in the fall may request, in writing, deferment until the following fall. Such request will be considered by the associate dean for admissions and may be granted for a period not to exceed one year. During the year of deferment, the student may not make application to any other medical school.  PLFSOM scholarships do not carry over if the student is deferred.

Application for Admission in Advanced Standing

Applications will be accepted for transfer into the third year only if there are vacancies. Texas residents enrolled in good standing in LCME accredited medical school are preferred; non-residents will be considered on a space available basis. Applicants for advanced standing must have written permission from their dean of student affairs and must have passed Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE 1). As conditions for acceptance, eligible applicants who are acceptable for consideration may be invited for an interview.

The school does not accept transfer applications from students or graduates of schools not accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. Full details of the advanced standing application process can be found at: /som/admissions/ (select the Advance Standing Admission Application button).