Application Information
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Health Professions Advisory Program (HPAP) Publications |
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The Redbook: Applying to Medical School 
This is our office publication, "The Red Book," which applicants may review and download. The booklet contains complete information about the medical school admission process, an outline for the applicant's autobiography, reading lists, MD/PhD information, the forms used by our office to complete and to forward the applicant's file to medical schools, and other information. Copies are also on reserve in the UCS library.
Note: Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to access this publication on-line.
General Information about M.D./Ph.D and MSTP Programs
M.D./Ph.D. programs are specifically designed for men and women who want to become research physicians, also known as physician-investigators or physician-scientists. Graduates of M.D./Ph.D. programs often go on to become faculty members at medical schools, universities, and research institutes such as the NIH. M.D./Ph.D. programs prepare students for careers in which they will spend most of their time doing research, not just taking care of patients.
Note: Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to access this publication on-line.
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School Selection
Application Guides |
- Medical School Admission Requirements Guide (MSAR)
This reference contains the most recent data provided by member schools of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Information includes curriculum, selection factors, entrance requirements, application deadline dates, state residency requirements, etc. Please read the entries carefully, especially the sections on number of out-of-state applicants accepted by a state-related institution and specific course work required for admission to a particular medical school, as the latter can vary from the basic course requirements listed on our Premedical Studies in Yale College handout. This resource is available in the UCS library.
- Alumni Medical School Reports
Each year we ask our alumni who are currently in their first year of medical school to complete a survey detailing their experiences thus far. Login to read these reports on-line. Click here to request a username and password.
- Admission Statistics for Applicants to Medical School from Yale
This comprehensive data is broken down into individual medical school reports including (anonymous) applicant's grade point average, MCAT score, major, and state of residence. It is also noted if an applicant was accepted by the medical school. The Admissions Statistics Binder is available in the UCS library.
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Finding a Medical School Program |
Learn more about medical schools' curricula and the range of combined degree programs such as M.D./J.D. and M.D./Ph.D. that they offer.
The AAMC Curriculum Directory provides a comprehensive description of medical student education programs at the 125 U.S. and 16 Canadian medical schools. This online resource enables searches for instructional and curricular innovations, grading intervals, required courses and clerkships, and combined degree programs. |
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Application
Centralized Application Services |
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Standardized Tests |
- MCAT: Medical College Admission Test
The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a standardized, multiple-choice examination designed to assess problem solving, critical thinking, and writing skills in addition to the examinee's knowledge of science concepts and principles prerequisite to the study of medicine. Medical college admission committees consider MCAT scores as part of their admission decision process. See the MCAT web site for more information on this exam.
As of January 2007 the MCAT will be delivered as a computer based test and will be offered 22 times a year. Visit the MCAT web site for registration information and test dates.
NOTE: There is approximately a 30 day score report waiting period following the date of your MCAT exam so plan accordingly. For timely submission of your AMCAS application and to avoid consideration delay by the medical schools, it is recommended that you take the MCAT no later than the June or early July test date of the summer in which you plan to apply.
- GRE: Graduate Record Examination
The GRE may be required for M.D./Ph.D. programs. Most programs do NOT require this test. Check the individual school’s web site to determine if the GRE is required and see the GRE web site for more information on this exam.
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Essay Writing
The AMCAS application essay presents your only opportunity to speak more in depth about yourself and your interest in health/medicine. Your essay should show that you have ideas, are able to think logically, and can express yourself clearly, with economy and elegance. |
- Residential College Writing Tutors
There is a Bass Writing Tutor available in each of Yale's residential colleges. These individuals can provide writing assistance and support when developing your medical school essay. Each residential college tutor holds office hours for approximately 10 hours per week, and they may also be available for individual appointments. You should schedule an appointment in advance by calling or emailing your college's writing tutor.
- HPAP Essay Review
You may submit a copy of your AMCAS personal statement to the HPAP staff for review; however, this may only be done when a final draft is complete, since each personal statement is strictly limited to the one (1) review. Personal statements will be reviewed for content only. We do not review essays/statements for secondary applications.
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Interviewing |
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A personal interview precedes medical school admission. This interview is a social interaction as well as an evaluation of you and your preparation and suitability for the practice of medicine. Prior to the interview you may want to review the suggestions listed in the Interview portion of the Red Book: Applying to Medical School in addition to the following:
- Attend an HPAP 'Interviewing for Medical School' Workshop (see the UCS calendar for specific dates).
- Schedule a Mock Interview with a member of the HPAP staff to help you prepare for your upcoming medical/health profession school interviews. Mock interviews can be scheduled by calling the HPAP office.
- Read the Medical School Interview Reports which have been compiled from the responses of prior Yale students. Each year we ask our applicants to complete a report for each school at which they were interviewed. Login to read these reports on-line. Click here to request a username and password.
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Additional Web Sites and Information
Medical Institutions and Organizations |
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Funding Assistance for Applicants to Medical School
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- AAMC Fee Assistance Program (FAP)
Those with extreme financial limitations may apply for the AAMC's Fee Assistance Program (FAP). If approved, you will pay a reduced MCAT fee and will receive up to 11 free medical school applications.
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Information for Minority Applicants |
- Minority Medical Applicant Registry (Med-MAR)
During the MCAT, students from racial and ethnic groups that are underrepresented in medicine or are economically disadvantaged may choose to take part in a self-identification registry, the Medical Minority Applicant Registry (Med-MAR). The free registry provides basic biographical information and MCAT scores for medical-school applicants from groups that are underrepresented in medicine or who are economically disadvantaged to all AAMC-member institutions.
- Minority Student Opportunities in United States Medical Schools (MSOUSMS)
In addition to the Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR), the AAMC publishes a resource entitled Minority Student Opportunities in United States Medical School (MSOUSMS). This book consists of information from individual medical schools regarding their efforts to enhance minority opportunities at their school. The information addresses recruitment, admissions, educational support systems, and financial aid opportunities for underrepresented students.
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Information for International Applicants |
It is extremely difficult for international applicants who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States to gain admission to American medical schools. State-supported medical schools rarely consider international applicants for admission, and those private schools that do accept international applications generally require that international students place in escrow the equivalent of one to four years tuition and fees (U.S. $40, 000-$200,000). Unlike undergraduate education there are virtually no scholarships available for medical school, and in order to qualify for U.S. government-sponsored loans the applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. Thus, international applicants who are considering a career as a medical doctor and hoping to receive their education at an American medical school should think carefully before applying for admission to an undergraduate program in the United States.
Click here for more information on 'Options & Obstacles for International Students' and for a list of schools which will accept applications from international students. |
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