The ϳԹ-Baylor partnership was established to build on the environment of inclusiveness at Baylor College of Medicine and to provide ϳԹ students, including traditionally underrepresented minorities, with a smooth transition from undergraduate programs to more advanced graduate programs. Three ϳԹ students will have the opportunity to participate in the collaborative medical track program that facilitates acceptance into the medical school.
“Our commitment at Baylor College of Medicine to diversity and inclusion creates the best environment for success across our mission areas of healthcare, research, education and community outreach. This important collaboration with ϳԹ will strengthen this commitment, and I look forward to welcoming students from this new partnership into the Baylor family,” said Dr. Paul Klotman, president, CEO and executive dean of Baylor College of Medicine. “Increasing the diversity of healthcare professionals is essential for providing the best care to patients across the country. We’re excited to partner with ϳԹ to educate a diverse group of future physician leaders who will provide excellent medical care in communities across the city, state, country and world while continuing to foster an environment of inclusiveness at Baylor College of Medicine.”
Starting Nov. 1, 2020, the application will be made available on the ϳԹ website and applications will be due Dec. 1, 2020. Students will be required to submit standardized test scores, official college transcripts from all universities attended and letters of recommendation from a Health Professions Committee or three letters of recommendation from a premedical advisor or an academic advisor. Applicants will also be required to complete a successful interview with the ϳԹ/Baylor Medical Track Program committee.
“Creating new opportunities that are altogether rewarding, challenging and innovative for our students after they’ve completed undergraduate study, is one of our top priorities at ϳԹ. This new agreement speaks to the exceptional academic quality of our students and provides another opportunity for them to continue their studies at a premier institution,” said Dr. Anne McCall, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, ϳԹ. “We live in a world where healthcare is changing and evolving. This partnership will further equip our students with the diverse tools and training that they'll need to foster equity in the medical field and compete on an international level.”
Accepted students will be required to maintain good academic standing at ϳԹ and maintain a semester and cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 (including BCPM with no grades lower than “C”) for four consecutive years. Students must also take the Medical College Admission Test no later than spring of junior year with a minimum score of 502 and no section score lower than 124. Accepted students will also be required to successfully complete the summer internship after sophomore year and receive satisfactory evaluations from the Baylor staff. All student information must be complete, updated and active.
For more information about the ϳԹ and Baylor College of Medicine’s partnership, visit or call 504-520-5119.