Baylor College of Medicine interviews JAMP alumni, Dr. Xinqi Mike Ren. Ren initially started as a finance major in undergraduate school and later found
himself interested in a new career path. Read how Ren found his support system in
his pre-medical journey and the impact Baylor had on his life and career in Growing Up Baylor.
The Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) was created by the Texas Legislature in 2001 to assist economically disadvantaged students in acquiring the knowledge and skills to be successful in their preparation for a career in medicine. JAMP encourages students aspiring to careers as physicians by offering mentoring, summer enrichment programs including clinical preceptorships at Texas medical schools, scholarships, and guaranteed acceptance to one of the participating Texas medical schools.
The first undergraduate students joined JAMP in 2003 and entered medical school in
2006. Funded through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, JAMP is a unique
partnership between thirteen Texas medical schools and sixty-eight public and private
four-year undergraduate institutions. As part of the Texas Health Education Service
(TXHES), JAMP provides regular updates to the pre-health community in Texas on advising
services and best practices to inform and enhance early intervention programming.
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About the author: The Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) is a special program created by the Texas Legislature to support and encourage highly qualified, economically disadvantaged Texas resident students pursuing a medical education.
JAMP Scholar Mohamed Irhabi’s rise to 2025–2026 Texas State University System Student Regent shows how mentorship and service through JAMP inspire future physician-leaders in Texas.
JAMP Faculty Directors from across Texas gather in regional meetings hosted by medical schools statewide to strengthen collaboration, review program outcomes, and plan for the future of the Joint Admission Medical Program.
TMDSAS reports a historic high in applications for Entry Year 2026, marking a new record in submissions to Texas medical, dental, and veterinary schools.
