Evaluation of Applicants

In the initial screening stage of the Medical School's admissions process, Group I applicants are invited to interview based on academic criteria (e.g., MCAT, GPA, letters of recommendation, health care experience). Applicants who do not meet the academic criteria for Group I may be considered for Group II and invited for an interview based on a set of established factors: personal qualities, academic parameters, and mission-related factors.

During the selection stage, applicants in Group I receive an individualized, holistic review and are evaluated on a broad range of factors. Additional consideration may be given to four categories: 1) personal qualities (e.g., extracurricular activities, motivation, communication skills, socioeconomic status, compassion, integrity, maturity, and leadership); 2) academic parameters (e.g., college or university, majors, courses, and recommendation letters); 3) characteristics identified on interview (e.g., motivation, interpersonal skills, creativity, intellectual capacity, and overall impression); and 4) mission-related issues (e.g., career interests in underserved areas, primary care, or academic medicine/research). An applicant does not receive any consideration based solely on race or ethnicity.

During the selection stage, all applicants in Group II receive an individualized, holistic review of their application and interview results to identify those applicants with qualities, attributes, and accomplishments that demonstrate they will contribute to the mission of the Medical School.

The Medical School’s Admissions Policy is available online.