We learnt on interview day that the funding for UTSA FAME is no longer available this year (guessing something similar to UT PACT?) However, the school of medicine seems to be very supportive of the combined program and thus able to continue the program. My understanding is the seats are cut back to accommodate needs of bsmd students with whatever funds are available at this time. There was also a mention of their Seminar classes being discontinued for this reason and would be replaced with something comparable.
If someone with a better understanding of what loss of funding entails and how it impacts the outcome for prospective students can share their wisdom, it might help students make an informed decision.
Personally, for us being Texans, the program continues to be of high priority for all the benefits it has to offer.