Student Hand Book 2021-2022

B. Attributes and Accomplishments
An applicant deemed successful in the initial screening of academic potential will qualify for the
assessment of non-academic criteria. The Admissions Committee considers a number of attributes and
achievements to provide an overall non-academic screening of the potential candidate.
Maturity and responsibility
Emotional stability and communicational skills
Community service
Leadership and research
Self-directed learning
Personal statement and recommendation letters are used in assessing the above criteria. In addition, the
Admissions Committee conducts interviews to explore the aforementioned non-academic criteria or
distinctive personal qualities and experiences.
The Admissions Committee identifies and admits students who can meet these specified standards and
efforts to include diversity and equal opportunities among in matriculating class.
Transfer Students and Transfer Credit
Transfer students can be accommodated only during the Basic Sciences semesters or prior to
beginning the clinical clerkship. Any applicant requesting advanced standing must contact the
Admissions Office or the Dean of Student Affairs to discuss their eligibility.
If positions are available and permitted for students in good standing from a listed medical school in
the World Directory of Medical Schools, then transfer is accommodated to the appropriate semester.
Admission requirements for transfers require submission of previous medical school official
transcripts and examination scores (e.g. USMLE Step 1, Step 2 score and NBME CBSE Score, if
applicable).
*Refer to our general Admission Requirements for additional submissions.
* Letter of good standing is required from the previous school and a letter from the applicant stating
the reason for the transfer.
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