Application Resources and Materials for Public Health Programs

Many of your questions can be answered by referring to the appropriate sections. Seek advice, ask questions, and maintain a balanced perspective. Application materials are listed below.

Resources

Entrance Exams

Schools require a Graduate Record Exam (GRE).

Admissions Resources

The Medical School Admissions Requirements (MSAR) is an online/book resource that provides valuable information and statistics for United States and Canadian Medical Schools. In addition, you can see where recent Yale graduates have enrolled in Medical school and Yale applicant statistics (PDF).

Choosing Public Health Schools

There are 43 accredited schools of public health. If you are unsure which program best suits your needs and interests, visit the ASPH website to learn more about these programs. Resources are available to help you in this decision making process. Learn more about choosing schools.

Writing the Personal Statement

The personal statement is a chance for you to explain your commitment to medicine to the medical schools. Tips are provided to help you develop your personal statement for the application. Learn more about this process.

Medical School Interviews

Medical School interviews normally occur between August and February. Tips for interviewing success are provided to help you prepare for the interview. Learn more about interviewing.

Application Materials

The application timeline provides information on the general things needed to be accomplished a year prior to intended matriculation. You should complete these outlined tasks below in a timely fashion and do a thorough job of putting together a strong presentation of yourself. Changes will be announced in the UCS Health Professions newsletter.

Application Services

36 of the 43 accredited schools participate with Schools Of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS). If a school does not participate with SOPHAS (view the SOPHAS map), you will apply to that program directly.

Transcript / Office of the Registrar

The GRE transcript request form is submitted to Yale’s Office of the Registrar for them to send to the application services. The Health Professions Advisory Program does not require a transcript.