Admissions Process and Preferences

Our admissions committee reviews all eligible applications on the basis of several key elements including; academic performance, depth and breadth of healthcare experience, research and scholarly contributions, and contributions to the mission and goals of the program.

Preference is given to applicants with the following characteristics:

Alignment with program mission and vision
Completion of highly recommended and recommended preparatory coursework
Extraordinary life experiences (distance traveled, military service, fluency in multiple languages, global health work)
North Carolina A&T affiliation
Residence in medically underserved or health professional shortage area
Applicants with leadership experience
Direct patient care experience and hours
Research experience or other scholarly work
Candidates that exceed the minimum academic requirements
Mission/vision/goal
Extraordinary Life experiences including a passion for a commitment to serving the underserved
Leadership and tenacity in service to the underserved