August is back-to-school time and Baylor College of Medicine is no exception to this. We welcome our newest students in the School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Allied Health Sciences.

First-year medical students gathered in Alkek Lobby for breakfast and introductions before heading to their annual orientation at the Retreat at Artesian Lakes in East Texas, where they participate in team-building and other activities. Graduate students were welcomed at a reception on their first day of orientation.

Here’s a breakdown of our newest students joining the BCM family this summer:

School of Medicine

• 185 entering students
• Average GPA: 3.86
• Average MCAT: 11.49
• Females: 91
• Males: 94
• From Texas: 149
• From other U.S. States: 36
• From 62 undergraduate institutions
• From 32 different majors
  

  Learning the ropes at orientation

  

  Welcome medical students!

  

  Gathering at Baylor before heading to orientation

  

  New medical students

Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

• 102 entering students
• Females: 53
• Males: 49
• From Texas: 36
• From Other U.S. States: 51
• International: 15 (representing 6 different countries)
  

  Welcome new Graduate School students!

  

School of Allied Health Sciences

Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics:

• 20 entering students
• Average GPA: 3.43
• Females: 12
• Males: 8
• From Texas: 5
• From Other U.S. States: 15

Physician Assistant Program:

• 40 entering students
• Average GPA: 3.63
• Females: 29
• Males: 11
• From Teas: 16
• From Other U.S. States: 24