Early Assurance Program Joseph Schwartzman MD Chair of Admissions Committee.

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Early Assurance Program Joseph Schwartzman MD Chair of Admissions Committee

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Early Assurance Program

Joseph Schwartzman MDChair of Admissions Committee

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Streamlined application to identify up to five students a year

Evidence of potential to become outstanding physicians:Character, experiences, academic skills, broad educationPotential to work with patients from a variety of backgrounds

MCAT examination not requiredOpportunity for gap year experience

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Timeline:

Application Deadline 1 October of next-to-last yearApplication Fee $130Letters of Reference 2-5, suggest two from science facultyInterview notifications By late OctoberInterviews November – first week JanuaryProgram decisions Late January

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Contingencies:

Candidate reply within two weeksBinding unless candidate withdraws from programCommensurate academic performanceCommensurate involvement in activitiesCompletes following year AMCAS Application (no fee)Criminal background check

Gap Year process