What is PCPP - Primary Care Pathway Program Overview - Eligibility, Course Completion, and Application Process

Sep 27, 2026

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Primary Care Pathway Program (PCPP) enables students to complete medical training through a 7-year “2+1+4” plan, finishing one year earlier than peers while reducing time and costs of becoming a physician. The pathway includes a rigorous pre-med curriculum with two summer internships, academic advising, and eligibility for an interview to the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine for early acceptance without an MCAT score. It outlines where students attend, eligibility rules, academic benchmarks, GPA and test requirements, and the steps to apply via TMDSAS and pre-health advising.

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PCPP Overview

Program Structure (2+1+4)

Where Students Attend

Eligibility Requirements

Course Completion Benchmarks and Requirements

Academic Standards and Admission Tests

Application and Admission Requirements

How to Apply

What is PCPP? The Primary Care Pathway Program will allow you to complete medical school in a seven year,“2+1+4”plan, finishing your training a year before your peers. Through this pathway, we have reduced both the time and the costs associated with becoming a physician. Students will be challenged through a rigorous pre-med curriculum including two summer internships. They will also receive academic advising and guidance on their preparation for medical school. Students who successfully complete all the requirements of the pathway in the prescribed timeframe may be granted an interview to the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. Where they may earn early acceptance into the medical school without the need of an MCAT score. Where do students attend? • 2 years of full-time study at Midland College • 1 year of full-time study at the University of North Texas in Denton • 4 years at the UNT Health Science Center – Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth • Clinically oriented summer program at Midland Memorial Hospital (During Year 1 in the program) Eligibility Requirements • be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of medical school application; • be a Texas resident as defined by Rule §21 .24 of the Texas Administrative Code; • fulfill one of the following program residency requirements: (1) have a primary residence within the Midland College District Service Area; (2) have a primary residence in Andrews, Brewster, Crane, Dawson, Ector, Gaines, Glasscock, Howard, Jeff Davis, Loving, Martin, Pecos, Presidio, Reagan, Reeves, Upton, Ward, and Winkler counties; (3) have a primary residence in a rural area in Texas (as defined by the “Am I Rural?” Tool which is available at [ruralhealthinfo.org](ruralhealthinfo.org) • have been a first time-in-college student admitted to Midland College for the fall term following high school graduation (students who complete dual course work while in high school prior to their full-time attendance at Midland College are eligible for this program) Course Completion Benchmarks and Requirements • complete the first two years of undergraduate study at Midland College as a full-time student with no less than 15 semester credit hours of study during the fall and spring semesters or 8 semester credit hours during the summer term • complete a minimum of 16 semester credit hours of biology and 8 hours of chemistry during the first year of undergraduate study (fall, spring, and summer) through courses approved by TCOM • complete all Midland College academic requirements by the end of the spring semester of the second year of study • complete the course prerequisite requirements in English, biology, inorganic chemistry prior to medical school application • complete the third year of undergraduate study at either the University of North Texas or UNT Health as indicated in the Pathway Undergraduate Course Requirements • complete all undergraduate academic requirements at Midland College, University of North Texas or the UNT Health-Fort Worth within three academic calendar years Academic Standards and Admission Test Score Requirements • have a competitive SAT or ACT score by the end of the first year at Midland College; • complete all coursework with a grade of “B” or better • maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher (GPA is calculated as defined by Rule §5 .7 of the Texas Administrative Code) during their undergraduate studies; • maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher in all biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics (BCPM) courses (GPA is calculated as defined by Rule §5 .7 of the Texas Administrative Code) during their undergraduate studies; Application and Admission Requirements • submit a completed TMDSAS medical school application by the required deadline during the second year of enrollment at Midland College • participate in the pre-health advising and submit a health professions advisory committee (HPAC) letter at Midland Colleg

FAQs

What is PCPP and what is the program timeline?

PCPP is the Primary Care Pathway Program that follows a seven-year “2+1+4” plan, completing training about a year before peers.

Where do PCPP students attend during the program?

Students complete 2 years at Midland College, 1 year at the University of North Texas in Denton, and 4 years at UNT Health Science Center–Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth, plus a clinically oriented summer program at Midland Memorial Hospital.

What are the key application steps for PCPP?

Applicants must complete Midland College admissions requirements, notify a PCPP advisor/director of intent while waiting for acceptance, submit transcripts for review, and then submit required online forms sent by the PCPP advisor/director as part of the application process.

Sep 27, 2026

Uploaded by Damian