ADMISSIONS - The Selection Process
All complete files will be reviewed by the admissions committee. The
admissions committee procedures utilize a blinded review, so applicant
demographic data is unknown (i.e. race, age, gender, etc.). Each
file is reviewed by members of the committee.
The selection committee looks for a balanced application by reviewing many criteria such as cumulative GPA, science GPA, overall academic record, service to underserved (meaning disadvantaged, minority, or under-represented populations), direct patient contact experience, knowledge of the profession, fit with the program goals and mission, and recommendation letters.
Once the committee has completed file review, a group of candidates is selected for a telephone interview. The telephone interviews are generally conducted in mid to late January. In addition, those selected for a telephone interview are invited to an open house in the program to meet faculty, staff, current students, and view the facilities.
After telephone interviews are conducted, the class of 28 students, as well as a list of alternates will be selected. All applicants are notified of their status by mid-February.
