To obtain a committee interview and letter, you must submit all ...

HPAC APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To obtain a committee interview and letter, you must submit all materials to Interfolio by midnight on Friday,
February 22, 2013. Please see the Interfolio Instructions document on the Health Professions website for detailed
instructions.
APPLICATION COMPONENTS
I. WRITTEN MATERIALS
The following should be uploaded to Interfolio as a single Word document:
A. Applicant Data Form and Signature Page
You must include an AMCAS, AADSAS, AACOMAS, or TMDSAS ID on the data form. These IDs
are assigned to you when you open an account with the appropriate health profession’s application
service. You can learn more here.
B. Personal Statement
C. Supplemental Information
II. TRANSCRIPT(S)
After the fall 2012 grades have posted, obtain an unofficial copy of your transcript from the Registrar and
submit it to Interfolio. We will not accept transcripts printed from GWeb. Also obtain copies of
unofficial transcripts from other schools where you have taken courses and have these transcripts submitted
to Interfolio. Click here for detailed instructions.
III. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (LOR)
You need at least three letters of recommendation, including one from a member of the science faculty at
GWU and one from a member of the faculty in your major at GW. The total number of
recommendations should not exceed five. You should waive your rights of access to all of your letters of
recommendation. A confidential letter is taken more seriously and given more credence by its reader.
• For detailed information about the LOR request and submission process, please click here.
• Instructions for your letter writers are available here.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
You will be notified via email (by the end of February) with instructions on how to schedule your HPAC
interview. Interviews will only be scheduled upon your submission of a completed HPAC application. Interviews
take place between March and June. Each interview will be 15-20 minutes in duration. You will need to provide 4
copies of your current resume at the time of your interview.
COMMITTEE LETTER PACKET
The Committee letter of evaluation will be written by early July for all interviewed students. Once the letter is
completed and released, it will be maintained in your Interfolio account. The committee evaluation packet will
consist of a cover letter describing the GW HPAC process, an individual evaluation letter written by the
committee, and your letters of reference submitted as a part of this application.
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HPAC APPLICATION
APPLICANT DATA FORM AND SIGNATURE PAGE
LAST NAME: FIRST NAME: M.I.:
State of Legal Residence: Social Security Number:
Email Address: AMCAS, TMDSAS, AACOMAS, or AADSAS ID:
Phones: Campus
Cell
Summer
I will be applying to (check all that apply):
MD only program (Allopathic medical school) Dental school
MD/PhD program Veterinary medical school
DO program (Osteopathic medical school) Other
Post-baccalaureate program
Have you ever been evaluated by the GW Health Professions Advisory Committee in the past? If yes, what year?
Yes Year: No
Have you applied to professional school in the past (excluding the GW Early Selection Program)? If yes, what year?
Yes Year: No
I will be providing letters of reference from the following individuals:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
I hereby certify that I have personally completed the components of the HPAC application and that the information provided
is complete and accurate. I understand that the submission of incomplete or inaccurate information or documents or the use
of false or misleading language is not acceptable and if suspected will be shared in the letter of evaluation. I also understand
that all documents submitted in support of this application become the property of the University and will not be returned.
Signature: Date (mm/dd/yy):
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PERSONAL STATEMENT
Please make your personal statement approximately two type-written double-spaced pages in length. Be sure to include a
description of yourself as a person, particularly significant experiences, the nature and development of your interest in
medicine, and any other information that you feel would be helpful.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Please take your time when completing this information as it may be used in part to construct the committee letter. You may
choose to answer these questions on a separate page, but DO NOT go beyond the allotted space, nine lines MAXIMUM.
1. What are your two most important non-academic strengths? Please explain and provide evidence or examples.
2. What is the greatest weakness of your medical school application? What have you done to compensate for this?
3. Give an example of a time you took on a leadership role. What were the challenges? How did you overcome them?
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4. Describe a time you worked as part of a team. What qualities make you a good team member?
5. Explain how your major has prepared you for medical school.
6. Pick one question below:
a. Do you have a unique hobby? How has it contributed to your development?
b. What book are you reading right now? Why did you choose it?
c. How do you stay informed about current events? Why is this important?
7. How have you spent your summers since entering college? How do these experiences make you a better applicant?
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8. For GW alumni only: How have you spent your time since graduating from GW? How have your post-graduation
experiences strengthened your application for medical school?
9. What is the most pressing ethical issue facing health care today? Why is this issue of concern?
10. If you couldn’t become a doctor, what would you do instead? Why?
11. Were you ever the recipient of any action by any college, university, or professional school for unacceptable academic
performance (e.g. dismissal, disqualification, suspension, etc.) or conduct violation(s)? If yes, please explain the
circumstances and consequences.
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12. Please list any health-related activities or jobs (clinical or research) you have pursued since entering college. You
may only list 8 activities, so please select the experiences that were most valuable to you. Please list chronologically.
Dates (From-To) Title & Location Description of Responsibilities Hrs/week
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13. Please list other (non health-related) activities or jobs you have pursued since entering college. You may only include
8 activities, so please select the experiences that were most valuable to you. Please list chronologically.
Dates (From-To) Title & Location Description Hrs/week
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14. Pick the three most meaningful activities from the lists above and explain how they have contributed to your personal
growth and development and/or how they make you a stronger medical school applicant.
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