TXHES Looks Ahead to TAAHP Conference 2026
TXHES looks ahead to the TAAHP Conference 2026, outlining its priorities for collaboration, advising innovation, and a statewide conversation on improving the health professions admissions cycle.

Dr. Judianne Kellaway, associate dean for admissions and outreach at the Long School of Medicine in San Antonio, TX joins us to discuss how their school uses the CASPer assessment.
We go into some detail about many aspects of the CASPer, so here are some links to help you continue your research:
Dr. Kellaway also discusses the Standardized One Way Video Interview pilot they are starting this application cycle. Please keep an eye out if you receive an invitation to participate and help Long SOM with developing this aspect of the application.
TXHES looks ahead to the TAAHP Conference 2026, outlining its priorities for collaboration, advising innovation, and a statewide conversation on improving the health professions admissions cycle.
The UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine has achieved initial national accreditation, supporting in-state training pathways and contributing to the national podiatric physician workforce.
Dr. Jesús Vallejo, JAMP Chair-Elect, is appointed Regional Dean of Baylor College of Medicine’s Temple Campus, continuing his leadership in Texas medical education.