What Makes Long School of Medicine So Special?
- Awesome community of people
- Modern & established curriculum
- Unique clinical opportunities
- Friendly and interactive student body
- Comprehensive STEP preparation
- Grading system creates collaborative culture
- Phenomenal student mentoring program
- Healthy learning environment
- Innovative teaching programs
- Devoted faculty and mentors
- Facilities built for a modern curriculum
- Incomparable match record
- BodyViz anatomy
- State-of-the-art Ultrasound Center
- Clinical Skills Center
- Standardized patient programs
- LSOM has the happy factor
- All this in America's Friendliest City
Our mission is a vital part of us, to create and sustain a spirit of diversity and inclusion by fostering an environment of cultural competency, sensitivity, and awareness. We celebrate distinctive perspectives and the uniqueness of each individual. This culture of acceptance and collaboration enriches the learning environment for all. As you embark upon the life-changing undertaking of becoming a physician, ponder this... it is through the affirmation of one another's experiences that we become better suited to understand each other and to achieve a greater capacity to impact the world around us.
- Class Size: 220
- MCAT: 517.6
- Overall GPA: 3.87
- Science GPA: 3.84
- UIM: 28%
- M.D./Ph.D. Students: 6
- Non-Science Majors: 65
- Master's Degrees: 10
- Ages 19-35; Average 22.7
Life at Long School of Medicine
San Antonio is known the world over for its vibrant culture, laid back atmosphere and welcoming people. The city’s unique character provides a one-of-a-kind backdrop for the ambiance at the Long School of Medicine. You’re in the heart of the South Texas Medical Center where hundreds of thousands of individuals come each year to heal. Where thousands of physicians work tirelessly to develop new treatments, conduct new research, and make you better. Where research, technology, and healthcare find a common center.
Training the future of healthcare
Student-Faculty Collaborative Free Clinics
COVID-19 Updates
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