Tours, Visits, and Presentations
The Office of Admissions offers opportunities for prospective students, schools, advisors, and community groups to connect with the Foster School of Medicine. Available opportunities may include campus tours, admissions presentations, school visits, college campus visits, and physician shadowing information.
Availability may vary by academic year, admissions cycle, staffing, and institutional schedules. Contact the Office of Admissions to confirm current options before making plans.
Available Opportunities
Campus Tours
Tours are offered throughout the year for schools and community groups on a space-available basis.
Admissions Presentations
Schools, advisors, and student groups may request admissions presentations about applying to the Foster School of Medicine, submitted through the same tour request form.
School Visits
The Office of Admissions visits public and private elementary, middle, and high school campuses in area school districts for career exploration fairs, and offers presentations by invitation for science classes or other groups, as well as science fair judging assistance.
Texas College Campus Visits
The Office of Admissions visits undergraduate universities across Texas to recruit prospective applicants. Colleges and pre-health advisors interested in a presentation or campus visit should contact Veronica Edwards, Assistant Director of Advising and Recruiting.
Physician Shadowing
Shadow a Physician provides opportunities for undergraduate premedical students to be mentored by a practicing physician, with one-on-one interaction in the clinical setting. Applicants must first find a Texas Tech Health El Paso or University Medical Center of El Paso physician willing to take them on as a mentee, then contact the Office of Admissions to begin the onboarding process.
Planning Your Visit
The Foster School of Medicine is located on the Texas Tech Health El Paso campus in El Paso, Texas. Visitors should confirm appointment details, location, parking instructions, and arrival information before visiting campus.
Request Guidelines
- Submit requests as early as possible so the Office of Admissions can review availability.
- Include the requested date, audience, group size, and preferred format.
- Do not make travel plans until your request has been confirmed.
- Contact the Office of Admissions if your group needs accessibility accommodations.
Accessibility Accommodations
Visitors who need an accommodation for a tour, visit, presentation, or admissions event should contact the Office of Admissions before the scheduled activity.
Next Steps
Use these resources to explore admissions opportunities and prepare for your visit or application.
Outreach Programs
Explore outreach programs for students and groups interested in medical careers.
Dates and Events
Find admissions deadlines, interview-related dates, and upcoming admissions events.
How to Apply
Review application steps, required materials, and submission instructions.
Contact Admissions
Contact the Office of Admissions with questions about the review process or admissions decisions.