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Selection is based on academics, related experience, references and an interview with program officials. The following list of prerequisite coursework (effective 2011) must be complete at the time of application for consideration.

Postsecondary education shall include as a minimum the following:
  • Chemistry (with laboratory)
  • College algebra
  • General physics
  • Human anatomy and physiology (with laboratory)
  • Humanities course (e.g. art, theater, dance, film, history, poetry literature, geography, anthropology, ethics, etc)
  • Oral and written communications (e.g. English literature and speech)
  • Social science course (e.g. psychology, political science, environmental studies, agriculture, nutrition, sociology, religious studies, woman's studies, African American studies, etc)
The NMTTP highly recommends some clinical experience, volunteer or otherwise.  In addition, US Citizens and Military Veterans shall be given selection preference.