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Health Professions Advising
Open File Session 2015
Office of Academic AdvisingProfessional Advisors – OHPAs with AAMC
Director of Academic Advising: Aliya Bhimani Assistant Directors of Academic Advising: Brad Blunt, Dr.
Danielle Brady, Laura Kirkland, Christine Martinez & Davinia Rodriguez-Wilhelm
Administrative Staff Health Professions Advising Coordinator: Noreen Hoard Department Coordinator: Aurora Zarate
Purpose of Open File Session Details and guidance on the application
process For students applying to medical, dental and
veterinary school, Rice submits a Health Professions Advising Committee (HPAC) letter to formally introduce you to schools and provide a narrative on your candidacy An optional service but a Rice tradition for over 25
years
Strong Candidate Academic Performance at Rice (overall GPA and
science GPA) Standardized Test Scores (ex. MCAT, DAT, etc.) Clinical Exposure and Experiences Service and Community Involvement
(Altruism/Empathy) Uniqueness: Interests, Perspectives, and Experiences Leadership and Teamwork Research (Intellectual Curiosity) Interpersonal/Communication Skills Character: Ethics, Integrity, Honesty, Responsibility Letters of Evaluation
Importance of Deadlines Need significant information from you Without sufficient information in a timely
manner, cannot represent your candidacy Most health professional schools operate on
rolling admissions so delays significantly impact admission
We need your help to maintain this standard
Timeline Task Deadline
Pay $100 Registration Fee (here) December 18, 2015
Complete HPA Applicant Information Form (Google Form here)
December 18, 2015
Submit Materials in OWL-Space Drop Box
January 29, 2016(by 11:59 p.m.)
Submit SJP Disciplinary Request Waiver
Submit High School Paragraph
Submit Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Submit Draft Personal Statement
Submit Informational Interview Form
Request Supporting Letters of Evaluation January 29, 2016
Schedule Informational Interview (Strongly Suggested)
February 5 – April 1, 2016
Complete Informational Interview (Strongly Suggested)
April 8, 2016
Start Applications to AMCAS and TMDSAS Open May 1, 2016
Supporting Letters of Evaluation Received May 13, 2016
Complete Applications in AMCAS and TMDSAS May 1 – Oct 1, 2016 (ASAP)
December 18: Open your File Two Step Process:
$100 registration feehttps://signup.rice.edu/2017HPFile/ Applicant Information Form http://goo.gl/forms/2szjAO5ySe
Waivers: Access to individual letters & HPAC letter Authorization for Student Judicial Programs (SJP) to release
your disciplinary record information Rice Alumni in Medicine
December 18: Open your File Once all materials are confirmed, you will be
added to the HPA-2017 Applicants OWL-Space using your NetID
If you are an alumnus, contact the OAA at [email protected] for a new NetID
January 29: Submit Materials in OWL-Space SJP disciplinary waiver request High school paragraph Curriculum Vitae (CV) Personal Statement Informational Interview Form
January 29: SJP Disciplinary Waiver Request Allows communication between SJP and the
OAA regarding your disciplinary record SJP disciplinary waiver request
Release record to the “Office of Academic Advising”
Be sure to sign the bottom of the form
Honor Code or Conduct Violations All students are asked to complete the SJP
disciplinary record request Review Questions 3 and 4 in the
SJP FAQ document Remember: It is best to be honest
January 29: High School Paragraph Summarize your achievements Context about your accomplishments with
respect to your college transition Example:
In the spring of 2006, Joseph graduated as valedictorian of his class from Rollins High School in San Diego, California with a perfect 4.0/4.0 cumulative grade point average, a perfect 1600 SAT score and a perfect 36 ACT score. He had also amassed 51 hours of Advanced Placement credit. While in high school, Joseph was also actively involved with Habitat for Humanity, and he participated in theater while competing on the tennis and golf teams. He was named a National Merit Scholar and upon his matriculation at Rice, he was given the Trustee Distinguished Brown Scholarship and the W.L. Moody, Jr. Engineering Scholarship.
January 29: CV All applicants are required to use the template
provided in Owl-Space as it is specifically formatted for the HPAC
Detail your academic achievement, research experience, clinical exposure, leadership experience, volunteerism, extra-curriculars, honors and awards, etc.
January 29: Informational Interview Form Expand on elements of your CV Opportunity to articulate your motivation Provides perspective about the steps taken to
prepare Reflect on information admissions committees
want to know
January 29: Personal Statement Opportunity to personalize your application
and can address: Personal and career goals Philosophy of health care Motivation for health profession Unique characteristics, circumstances, or life
experiences contributing to diversity of class Reflect on the experiences in your CV:
describe how these experiences have shaped your motivation to pursue medicine
January 29: Personal Statement Start early, seek help from those who know
you well Will require several iterations Rice Pre-Medical Society will host workshops Center for Written, Oral, and Visual
Communication available for consultation
January 29: Request Letters Need to consider the following:
Number of letters: more than 4 for MD/PhD only Who, how, and when to ask
Provide evaluators with Letter of Evaluation waiver (found in OWL-Space)
January 29: Request Letters We suggest the following letters:
Professor in your academic major Professor of science or engineering course (could
overlap with major) Supervising research professor or related to
clinical activities Individual who can provide a strong character
reference
Resources in Owl-Space Open File Presentation & Document Guidelines and templates:
HS paragraph CV Personal statement Informational interview form
Guidelines for requesting letters Letter waiver request form Opportunities and announcements (workshops
on personal statements, mock interviews)
February 5 – April 1: Schedule Informational Interview Students are encouraged to participate Not a formal interview Opportunity to clarify documents submitted in
OWL-Space Business casual attire suggested
Before May 1: Research Schools Deciding where to apply is critical yet
challenging and time consuming Important factors include:
Public school residency requirements Curricular approach
Traditional lecture or problem-based learning Schedule (block class or multiple class) Basic sciences structure Grading system Focus on research, primary care or specialty
School culture Location Cost of attendance
Before May 1: Research Schools AMCAS American Medical College Application Service
First school is $165, $36 for each additional school Supplemental applications range from $25-$100
TMDSAS Texas Medical Dental School Application Service
Flat fee of $140, regardless of the number of schools applying to
AACOMAS American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service
First school is $195, $35 for each additional school AADSAS Associated American Dental Schools Application Service
First school is $244, $90 for each additional school
Before May 1: Research Schools Resources:
Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR)
Texas Medical and Dental School Application Service website
AACOMAS and AADSAS books available in OAA office
Where do Rice students go? In fall 2015, Rice graduates went to the
following states for medical school: TX = 67%
PA, NY, NJ, MA = 6%
IL, OH, MO, TN = 6%
MD, NC, Washington DC = 5%
Other = 16%
Before May 1: Application Processing Details All students are required to carefully read the
application manuals available online (~April) AMCAS AACOMAS TMDSAS AADSAS
Most schools operate on rolling admissions, it is best to apply early
Questions should be directed to each service: AMCAS: [email protected] TMDSAS: [email protected]
After May 1: Application Processing Details Letters of Evaluation
List all evaluators in your Information Interview form If you change evaluators, submit an updated
document in your dropbox and email healthapp@rice to notify us – do not delete your old forms
All applicants receive an email from the OAA when all supporting letters of evaluation have been submitted to our office
If your evaluator submits an electronic copy of your letter, they will receive an email confirmation from our office that it was successfully submitted on your behalf
After May 1: Application Processing Details Letters of Evaluation Section (AMCAS)
Please select committee letter Provide contact information listed in your
packet
May-October: Processing Details Transcripts:
Students are required to submit transcripts for each accredited institution attended To request a transcript, visit the Registrar’s website Each service requires a Transcript Request Form to be
sent with your transcript, include applicant ID on form Study Abroad courses on Rice approved study
abroad programs are generally accepted on a Rice transcript
Be sure to follow guidelines for each application service regarding transcript submission and study abroad credits
May 1-October 1: Secondary Applications Secondary applications vary
Certain schools do not have any Some are available immediately online (some
Texas schools) Some schools will send you a link to their school
specific website after receiving your application Some schools will send you a link to their school
specific website after an initial review of your application
Submit as soon as possible, within ~2 weeks of receipt
August 2016- April 2017: Interviews Prepare
Research interview format: traditional versus multiple mini interviews
Practice possible questions Make sure your story is concise Inform your professors of dates as you accept
invitations Mock interviews
Hosted by Rice Pre-Medical Society and Rice Pre-Dental Society in February 2016 for students who meet OAA deadlines on a first come, first serve basis
CWOVC and CCD as well
The Application Timeline
The application process is long and challenging; be prepared and have patience
Good luck!
Office of Academic Advisingoaa.rice.edu
713-348-4060Find us on Facebook and Twitter!
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