Contact Admissions
Contact the Foster School of Medicine Office of Admissions with questions about admission requirements, application steps, admissions events, outreach programs, tours, visits, presentations, or pre-med advising.
General Admissions Contact
Office of AdmissionsFoster School of Medicine
Texas Tech Health El Paso
Medical Education Building, Suite 1201
5001 El Paso Drive
El Paso, Texas 79905
Phone: 915-215-4410
Email: FosterSOMAdmissions@ttep.edu
Pre-Med Advising
Prospective applicants may request a pre-med advising appointment through the Office of Admissions.
Admissions Staff
Contact the Office of Admissions for general questions, or reach a staff member directly for questions specific to their role.

Cynthia N. Perry, Ph.D.
- Associate Academic Dean for Admissions
E-mail: cynthia.perry@ttep.edu
Phone: 915-215-4410

Laura Olivas, M.B.A.
- Senior Director of Admissions
E-mail: laura.olivas@ttep.edu
Phone: 915-215-4406

Veronica Edwards, M.P.H.
- Assistant Director of Advising and Recruiting
E-mail: veronica.edwards@ttep.edu
Phone: 915-215-4875

Yolanda Betancourt, M.B.A.
- Director of Outreach and Pathways Programs
- JAMP School Coordinator
E-mail: yolanda.betancourt@ttep.edu
Phone: 915-215-4407
Visit Location
The Office of Admissions is located in the Medical Education Building on the Texas Tech Health El Paso campus. Visitors should confirm appointment details before arriving.
Before Contacting Admissions
Many common questions are answered on the admissions pages. Review the resources below before contacting the Office of Admissions.
Admissions Resources
Use these resources to find admissions information before submitting a question.
Admission Requirements
Review required coursework, testing expectations, and applicant eligibility.
How to Apply
Review application steps, required materials, and submission instructions.
Dates and Events
Find admissions deadlines, interview-related dates, and upcoming admissions events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common applicant questions before contacting admissions.
