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Gabriel Garcia, MD Associate Professor of Medicine Associate Dean for Medical School Admissions Stanford University School of Medicine
ggarcia@stanford.edu
APPLICANTS TO MEDICAL SCHOOL - AMCAS 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 2000 2001 2002 TOTAL APPLICANTS 50000 45000 40000 35000 30000 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 0
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Mission Statements
To educate future physicians and foster their capacity to make discoveries and lead innovation in the science and practice of medicine. To prepare medical graduates for distinguished medical careers in service to the people of California, with emphasis on the needs of the underserved, inland and rural populations. To further the healing and teaching ministry of Jesus Christ "to make man whole
Review of Application
Is performed by volunteers (a faculty member or a student) or admissions office staff members. The purpose of file review is to identify students who would be good candidates for admission. Is a labor-intensive process if performed correctly. The number of volunteers is usually inadequate to perform this function in a timely manner.
Review of Application
Research and scholarly activities Independence of thought, productivity Leadership Role model, legacy Evidence of originality and creativity Academic and non-academic accomplishments Community service, clinical work, sports, arts, business or other activities Educational context Interpret the applicants record with regard to the distance traveled
Scholarly endeavors Clinical experiences The mission of the school will determine which of these areas would be of most interest to the committee on admissions.
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for 3 years
team captain mentored youth designed her racing wheelchair
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Interview
Does your interaction with the candidate conform to the expectations you derived from reading the application? If not, what are the discrepancies? Do you think the letters of support represent the candidate fairly? Does the candidate have a interest in the world outside of school and in the welfare of others? Does the candidate have any significant knowledge of your program and how it would benefit her in pursuit of her stated goals?
Interview
Are there specific concerns that the candidate may have about your school?
Does the candidate have a reasonable understanding of the positive and negative aspects of a career in medicine?
Do you detect any characteristics that cause you to question candidates suitability for a career in medicine or the ability to think logically and critically? Have you explored answers to questions raised by file reviewers?
Committee Decision
1. How will this candidate contribute to and benefit from your school? 2. Will accepting this candidate be in keeping with the mission of your school?
Practical Points
Applicants Ensure that your track record as stated in the application is a fair and honest reflection of who you are. Complete the supplemental applications knowing the unique mission of each school. Explain any unique or challenging factors in detail. Advisors Make sure the letters of evaluation and support address the skill set, character traits and attitudes that make the applicant particularly suited for a career in medicine.
Why Stanford?
Flexible Curriculum = OPPORTUNITIES Medical Scholars Program (Basic and Clinical Research, Arts and Humanities, and Public Service) and Traveling Scholars Program Top-notch Basic Science and Clinical Faculty in Both the Medical Center and the Rest of the University Are Committed to You.
Autumn Year 1
FOUNDATIONS OF MEDICINE I Cells to Tissues Molecular Foundations of Medicine Genetics Development & Disease Mechanisms
Winter
FOUNDATIONS OF MEDICINE II The Nervous System Immunology Gross Anatomy of Head & Neck Introduction to Organ Systems
Spring
HUMAN HEALTH & DISEASE I Cardiovascular Pulmonary
Gross Anatomy PRACTICE OF MEDICINE I PRACTICE OF MEDICINE II SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PRACTICE OF MEDICINE III
Year 2
HUMAN HEALTH & DISEASE III Brain and Behavior Hematology Multi-Organ System PRACTICE OF MEDICINE V SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS
April
PRACTICE OF MEDICINE VI
TRANSITION TO CLINICAL CLERKSHIPS
Year 3, 4, [5]
CLINICAL CLERKSHIPS 8 Weeks Internal Medicine Pediatrics Surgery 6 Weeks Obstetrics & Gynecology 4 Weeks Selectives Electives Family Medicine Ambulatory Practice (8 weeks) Psychiatry Subinternship Neurology Critical Care APPLIED BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS
= Value Teamwork!
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Questions?
Go to our web site http://www.med.stanford.edu/osa/ Call us 650 723-6861 E mail us - admissions@med.stanford.edu