Southwestern's Class of 2023 Achieves 100 Percent Medical School Acceptance
In a remarkable feat of academic excellence, Southwestern proudly announces a groundbreaking achievement: 100% of the sixteen 2023 graduates who applied to medical and dental school have been accepted. This accomplishment speaks volumes about the exceptional quality of education, rigorous training, and unwavering commitment to success that defines Southwestern’s academic programs.
The graduates were accepted into the following institutions: Texas A&M School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, and McGovern Medical School at UT Health Houston, among others. Their momentous achievement puts them in a league of their own, surpassing esteemed institutions like Harvard University with a 95% acceptance rate, Duke University with an 85% acceptance rate, and UPenn with a 76% acceptance rate based on a report from 2018.
“As the Pre-Med Chair, I begin working with students from their first year of college,” Professor of Biology Maria Cuevas said. “We have set up a set of criteria that needs to be met. We host information sessions, give students feedback on their personal statements, and conduct practice interviews that guide and support our students through their journey. Southwestern offers students plenty of opportunities to exercise their leadership skills and demonstrate a desire to help others through many service opportunities.”
Southwestern also partners with St. David’s Hospital, providing shadowing experience to four students every semester. Selected students can shadow physicians, nurses, and technicians from areas of the hospital that would typically be difficult to access on their own. This is an extremely valuable opportunity, as shadowing experiences are very hard to come by.
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I declare bragging rights for my alma mater! It should be noted that noted mathematician and president emeritus of Southwestern University, Dr. Edward Berger, is the current president and CEO of the St. David's Foundation which has hospitals in Austin and Georgetown. Undoubtedly having a liaison in the medical community has reaped benefits for the students.