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Attending Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine was an excellent decision. The professors are excellent, and are well-educated across different subject areas. This helps them to bridge gaps between different subject areas, and helps us to integrate our understanding between different subjects. Multiple professors are available in the anatomy and histology lab classes to assist us while we are identifying anatomical structures. They also invite practicing physicians to share real-world... Read More knowledge with us in lab, as well as in special "clinical correlation" presentations. The Health Science Center is constantly growing and expanding research opportunities, funding, and student resources. This will benefit students in the long run.

It is highly geared towards an academic career with no options to learn about other careers in the sciences. It is a good program, there are many options for you to pursue your own interests. However, the department is very fixed and rarely brings in new faculty due to financial issues and the fact that almost everyone gets tenure. Too many faculty "retire" into administrative positions, so their research position never gets replaced. It is, however, a friendly program and you never have to worry... Read More about people attempting to sabotage you.

Pros: Dedicated faculty and dynamic mix of international students. Classes are also flexible enough for students who are interested in extra curricular activities, in addition, there is a lot of support for the use of recreational facilities. Program also has excellent and up-to date use of information technology. Program is good for students interested in research. Cons: Not much funding available for international students. Program could do with more career support for international students post-graduation.... Read More