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 Admissions
Foster 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.

Request a pre-med advising appointment


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.

View campus map and visitor information


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.

Review admission requirements

How to Apply

Review application steps, required materials, and submission instructions.

Review how to apply

Dates and Events

Find admissions deadlines, interview-related dates, and upcoming admissions events.

View dates and events

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common applicant questions before contacting admissions.

Read frequently asked questions

Connect with Us

Pre-Med Advising Appointments
To schedule an appointment, contact:
Email: recruitment-elpasosom@ttep.edu

For all admissions inquiries, contact:
Email: FosterSOMAdmissions@ttep.edu
Phone: 915-215-4410