Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center interview guide for 2027

The interview

For 2027 entry, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center interviews applicants with a traditional interview, held virtually.¹

Tests and requirements

• Requires the MCAT.²

Key dates

Aug 1, 2026

Early Decision primary deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Early Decision supporting documents deadline

Oct 1, 2026

TMDSAS primary deadline

Dates from official admissions sources.³⁴

How to prepare

A traditional interview is a conversation about your background, your motivation for medicine and your experiences. For questions that start with “tell me about a time,” the AAMC recommends the STAR method: the situation, the task, the action you took and the result, with one situation per answer.⁵

For a virtual interview, the AAMC recommends a computer or tablet over a phone, with the camera at eye level.⁶

Expect to be asked why Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Its mission is a good place to start: “The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine (SOM) saves lives, improves the health of our communities, and meets evolving needs for primary and specialty care.”⁷ Connect it to something specific you’ve done.

For requirements, statistics, deadlines and tuition, see the full Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center profile in Sandbox Atlas.