Joint Admission Medical Program

About JAMP

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.

Funded through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, JAMP is a unique partnership between eleven Texas medical schools and seventy public and private four-year undergraduate institutions.

Since 2003, JAMP has been helping Texas students achieve their dreams with guaranteed admission to one of the state’s eleven medical schools, financial, and academic support to help them get there, and access to resources that allow them to excel.

JAMP Benefits

JAMP provides its students:

Support through undergraduate scholarships and summer stipends
Placement into JAMP Summer Internship experiences
Hands-on experience through clinical enrichment opportunities
Comprehensive, multi-phase MCAT preparation program
Personal and professional development through dedicated mentoring
Guaranteed admission to a participating Texas medical school if all criteria are met
Scholarships to attend medical school

Additional details about applicant eligibility can be found on the main JAMP website.

Students interested in the program should complete this short form to remain on our list for upcoming news. If you have any questions, please reach out to Shirley Anderson or Jeanna Kirk.

2023-2024 JAMP Students

Senior JAMP Scholars

Rola Mukhtar

My name is Rola Mukhtar, I was born and raised in Egypt and moved to Dallas in 6th grade. I am currently a junior majoring in neuroscience. I have my license as a clinical medical assistance and currently work with Baylor Scott & White. I am also involved in research on campus in the field of cancer and chemotherapy. In my free time, I like to go to church often and spend time with my friends and family. I also enjoy working out and riding bikes! These hobbies help me take care of my physical and mental health and be able to enjoy pursuing a career that I love.

Minh Nguyen

My name is Minh, and I am majoring in biology. I’m from Dallas, Texas, and I love nature. I like to spend my free time playing tennis, hiking, and learning to get better at other sports! Except for pickleball, because tennis is better. A day in my life consists of me studying at random cafes, libraries, and boba shops. I am interested in healthcare, specifically emergency medicine because it is crucial. I volunteered with the Garland Fire Department before starting UTD and have fallen in love ever since. Currently, I am on my hunt to find the best study spot in Dallas.

Maria Palacios

My name is Maria Palacios, and I am currently a senior majoring in healthcare studies and minoring in biology at The University of Texas at Dallas. I am an Operating Room Sergeant in the United States Army Reserves, and was recently deployed with the 394th Field Hospital to Joint Task Force Bravo under U.S. Southern Command. I am also a senior intern at the Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory of Memory and started in July of 2022 to help the Veteran community and advance my interest and knowledge in the developing research for combat-related PTSD. I currently serve as a Peer Advisor for Veteran Education and work with new veteran student and assist them in their transition from military to civilian life. I am also a member of the Student Veteran Association which focuses on professional development, community service, and social functions for all veteran students on campus. I also currently work as a certified Surgical Technologist in the Labor & Delivery department at Baylor University Medical Center. I am interested in military medicine, and I hope to pursue a career as an active-duty military trauma surgeon.

Junior JAMP Scholars

Lourdes Cabrera

My name is Lourdes Cabrera, and I’m a Neuroscience major expected to graduate in Spring 2026. I was born in Houston, TX, and was raised in El Salvador for most of my life. I am a part of AED and AMWA, and like to volunteer with the Play With Me program on campus. During my free time I love baking, weightlifting, playing basketball, and going on long walks to watch the sunset.

Reagan Crow

My name is Reagan Crow, and I’m a sophomore Biology major minoring in Criminology and Psychology. I was born and raised in East Texas, but I’ve really enjoyed getting to learn and grow in DFW. I’m part of the Collegium V Honors Program, a member of the American Medical Women’s Association, Vice President Administration of the Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity, and a research assistant in the Dillon Lab studying antibiotic resistance. I also volunteer for Comets HELP, a partnership between UT Dallas and UT Southwestern where students are trained to prevent delirium in geriatric patients at Clements University Hospital. In my free time, I enjoy reading, doing yoga, trying lavender lattes at different coffee shops, and taking care of my plants. An interesting fact about me is that last summer I interned at Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital in Mombasa, Kenya. As a first-year JAMP Scholar, I look forward to deepening both my connections with the JAMP community and understanding of medicine through the summer internships.

Ayomide Dairo

My name is Ayomide Dairo and I’m a sophomore double majoring in Psychology and Child Care Development with a minor in Neuroscience. I currently hold the position of Secretary for the African Student Union and I enjoy sharing my culture with others and creating a safe space on campus where people feel safe. I am also a member of the American Medical Women’s Association which has provided me a place where I can connect with like-minded women. I’m involved with the Center for Robust Speech Systems lab and have been working on research concerning Social Emotional Learning in Early Classrooms. I like spending my free time volunteering, doing puzzles, watching sitcoms, going to the gym, trying new restaurants, and making the occasional corny joke!

Eli Nguyen

My name is Eli Nguyen and I am a current Neuroscience major. I am currently a sophomore but am expecting to graduate in Spring of 2025. I was born and raised here in Richardson, Texas. I am currently working as a part-time caregiver and love working with my patients! I also love volunteering with hospices, nursing homes, and I volunteer at a geriatrics clinic once to twice a week. Outside of school I enjoy playing sports like ultimate frisbee, pickleball, and football and really love going outside in nature. I am excited to be a JAMP scholar and am ready for the journey ahead.

Valeria Viveros

My name is Valeria Viveros and I am a sophomore majoring in Neuroscience. I am originally from Houston, but currently attend college at UTD. I currently volunteer at Medical City Dallas in the cancer resource center. On campus I am involved with the Terry Scholarship where I serve as the service coordinator. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family. I also work part-time at Olive Garden as a to-go specialist. I am excited to be a part of this amazing community!