For Students Applying to These Types of Schools for Acceptance in the Subsequent School
Year
Medical / Osteopathic
Physician Associate
Optometric
Dental
Committee Interview Process
At least three months before applying, contact the Committee Chair or other committee
members
Interviews will be conducted during the school year
Interviews will not be given outside the dates which are set
A student can only interview once within the application year
Re-applicants must re-interview – a committee letter and evaluation from the previous
application year will not be re-used.
An applicant cannot use a committee member as a separate reference for the same professional
school or application platform
Complete and TURN IN the online form (link will be sent to you) at least one week
before your interview date. This form will require the following:
Photo (head shot preferred, cell phone is fine, and be professional)
Concise resume (two pages max): education, health care experience, employment, extracurricular
activities, volunteerism, etc.
Personal statement (draft is fine – and the committee can provide feedback)
Unofficial transcript(s) plus a future course plan (if still taking classes)
MCAT or other professional test score (i.e., GRE, DAT, OAT)
Note: You cannot interview without a test score
(Draft) list of professional schools, addresses, and due dates to which you will apply
Note: We can send off additional letters within the application year.
The Committee evaluation will be based on the following qualities:
Academic potential
Dedicated learner
Industry
Leadership
Teamwork
Effective communication
Commitment to medical field
Character
Interview
The Committee Letter of recommendation will be led by the committee member who knows
the student best
What to expect at the interview:
Length of interview ~30 minutes
Arrive early, but be prepared to wait if interviews run behind
Dress professionally, but be comfortable
Be excited and knowledgeable about your career
Be prepared to tell us about yourself and your interest in the medical field – questions
may range from your favorite courses to your experiences in medicine and in life,
your strengths and weaknesses, from current topics in the news to your position on
ethical topics.
Feel free to ask us questions
Expect to receive feedback
Most importantly, be yourself!
Overall, the Committee interview is held in high regard by Professional schools
Professional schools recognize that committee members interact with (and therefore
know) applicants very well on personal and professional levels
The evaluation and letter can sometimes serve in place of two single reference letters
