INBRE Seminar Series 

Dr. David G. Bear

The successful application to medical school requires a significant amount of planning and forethought. In addition to having the appropriate cognitive skills (coursework, grades and test scores), successful applicants must be aware of a number of non-cognitive factors that are considered by admissions committees. This talk will provide an overview of a successful medical school application, and concentrate on the non-cognitive components of the medical school application including the interview, letters of recommendation, clinical and community volunteer experience, and personal experiences. Strategies for improving unsuccessful applications will also be covered. In addition, there will be a discussion of the preparation for the medical school curriculum. The formal presentation will be about 30 minutes with another 30 minutes for questions.