How to Fast Track Medical School - U.S. News & World Report

When Robert Cooper was growing up in Edgewood, Texas, he liked his neighborhood family doctor so much that by the time he got into medical school in 2010, he already knew he wanted to go into primary care.

...

It didn't hurt, either, that primary care doctors are so in demand that his medical school is speeding them into the workforce. The program Cooper enrolled in, an accelerated option at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in Lubbock, will allow him to get his medical degree in three years rather than the usual four, provided he commits to primary care.

Read the full story >>

Related Stories

Celebrating Veterans: TTUHSC’s General Martin Clay’s Legacy of Service and Leadership

From his initial enlistment in the Army National Guard 36 years ago to his leadership in military and civilian health care management roles, Major General Martin Clay’s career has been shaped by adaptability, mission focus and service to others.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Named Best Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program in Texas

The TTUHSC School of Nursing Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has been ranked the No. 1 accelerated nursing program in Texas by RegisteredNursing.org.

TTUHSC Names New Regional Dean for the School of Nursing

Louise Rice, DNP, RN, has been named regional dean of the TTUHSC School of Nursing on the Amarillo campus.

Recent Stories

Education

The Ph.D. Programs that Shape Health Care

The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. programs at TTUHSC provide the foundation, mentorship and research opportunities you need to pursue groundbreaking work.

Education

Finding Your Future: Master’s Programs at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

At the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, you will gain hands-on experience, work alongside expert faculty and collaborate in small, supportive classes that help you thrive.

Health

Making Mental Health a Priority in the New Year

Sarah Mallard Wakefield, M.D., a psychiatrist with Texas Tech Physicians, talks about strategies to combat widespread and growing anxiety.