Overview
Kickstart your medical school journey with the School of Medicine’s pre-entry program! Each year, students from the BS-MD (Bachelor of Science/Medical Doctor) and JAMP (Joint Admission Medical Program) programs are invited to participate in the two-week program. This two-week program will take place annually, just before summer orientation. The 2026 Pre-Entry Program will take place on the Houston campus from July 13–24, 2026 at 1 Baylor Plaza, Houston, Texas, 77030.
Pre-Entry Program Highlights
Problem Based Learning
- Early Opportunity to view real medical cases
- Facilitated by the Director of PBL Learning and first-year facilitators
Academic Success
- Overview of School of Medicine Curriculum
- Academic Strategies for Success
- SOM Learning Specialists, Peer Tutors
- Accommodations
Professional Development
- Mentorship and Skill building
- Opportunities to connect with campus leaders and students for support
BCM Resources
- Understand how to utilize study resources
- Connect to Student Orgs
- Connect with OSA Deans
- Opportunities to connect with your campus
Program Agenda
Week One Programming: July 13-17, 2026 | Week Two Programming: July 20-25, 2026 |
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| Pre-Entry Orientation | PBL Case Sessions & Assessment |
| "Understanding Your Strengths" Workshop | Faculty Mentorship Table |
| Welcome from the Deans | "Strategies for Success" Workshop |
| Student Organization Panel | Keynote Speaker |
| Campus Tour | Professionalism |
| Introduction to Problem-Based Learning (PBL) | Test Taking Strategies |
| Study Strategies I & II | Journal Club |
| Student Mentorship Tables | Student Led Activity |
| Stress Management | End of Pre-Entry Ceremony |
Quotes from past BCM Pre-Entry Participants:
I really enjoyed this program because it gave me a way to ease back into routine, feel knowledgeable about how med school is different than undergrad, and start to build my Baylor community.
I valued getting to meet my future peers at Baylor and getting a head start on making friends as well as meeting/interacting with current medical students. I also really appreciated the PBL case as it gave me a better understanding of what it looks like and how to approach it for when school starts. And overall, I learned that Baylor truly wants their students to succeed which was very comforting to know.
I liked that we were able to talk to medical students, but I specifically liked that they were a recurrent part of the program. Caleb showed up at multiple times throughout the program, so it was nice to build a rapport with him naturally. He also gave us great insight into what he has learned about the steps to take to become a competitive applicant for residency.
The keynotes were my favorite parts of the professional identity sessions. Hearing from faculty who have already been through what we are about to take on is very inspirational, especially hearing about the challenges they faced and how they overcame them.
I valued the PBL practice and the opportunity to learn about study resources from the students themselves. These sessions made me feel more prepared and confident upon entering medical school.
Student feedback/mentorship was so great to hear from throughout the program! Meeting all the departments was super great as well and putting a face to the name. I feel more confident now going to them for help.
FAQ Section
Meet the DISCO Leadership Team
For more information on BCM’s Pre-Entry Program, email DISCO-OSA@bcm.edu.
To learn more about our team, please visit our main website.
