2. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1) WHERE IS RAMONA WILSON’S OFFICE LOCATED (building AND room number) 2) HOW MANY MANDATORY /REQUIRED CLASSES DO YOU HAVE TO TAKE TO GET INTO MEDICAL SCHOOL? 3) NAME THESE CLASSES. (Bonus point if you can name UD course listing!) 4) T/F: YOU NEED TO HAVE A SCIENCE MAJOR AND/OR MINOR TO GET INTO MEDICAL SCHOOL. 5) HOW MANY CLINICAL HOURS DO YOU NEED TO APPLY TO MEDICAL SCHOOL? 6) WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM POSSIBLE SCORE YOU CAN EARN ON THE NEW MCAT? 7) T/F: PRE-MEDS HAVE NO LIFE AND ABSOLUTELY NO FUN EVER. 8) T/F: IT IS FAIR GAME FOR MEMBERS OF THE HSAEC BOARD TO ASK YOU ANYTHING.

3. ANSWERS TO THE QUIZ 1) 115 WOLF HALL 2) 9 CLASSES: 3) 2 gen. bio, 2 gen. chem, 2 organic chem, 2 physics, 1 english: BONUS POINT IF YOU SAID WITH LAB BISC207/208 CHEM103/104/321/322 PHYS201/202 ENGL110 4) FALSE

4. MORE QUIZ ANSWERS 5) HOW MANY CLINICAL HOURS DO YOU NEED TO APPLY TO MEDICAL SCHOOL? 50 6) WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM POSSIBLE SCORE YOU CAN EARN ON THE NEW MCAT? 132 in each section = 528 7) T/F: PRE-MEDS HAVE NO LIFE AND ABSOLUTELY NO FUN EVER. FALSE 8) T/F: IT IS FAIR GAME FOR MEMBERS OF THE HSAEC BOARD TO ASK YOU ANYTHING. TRUE: AS LONG AS IT’S IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE IX

5. The Health Science Advisement and Evaluation Committee (HSAEC) University of Delaware

6. DESCRIPTION OF THE COMMITTEE Roughly 20 Members University Faculty Members Represent 7 Disciplines/Major Departments Includes Local Physicians Includes Local Dentists

7. Ideal timeline for most students: Sophomore Year: Open HSAEC File Sophomore and Junior Year: Solicit letters of recommendation Junior Year: Complete HSAEC file Junior Year: Interview for HSAEC evaluation Junior Year: Take MCAT, preferably in April, May, or June Summer after Junior Year: apply (AMCAS, AACOMAS) We suggest application submitted no later than June 30 Request Committee Letter when sending econdary applications, or after submitting AMCAS letter service request

8. REQUIREMENTS FOR EVALUATION BY HSAEC 3 Science Letters of Recommendation 2 Non-Science Letters of Recommendation Letters from Volunteer Service (50 hours required) Academic Transcripts (Non UD) Resume Personal Statement Photograph

9. Required Courses to be admitted to medical school: 2 semesters of Biology with lab 2 semesters of Inorganic Chemistry with lab 2 semesters of Organic Chemistry with lab 2 semesters of Physics with lab 2 semesters of English, with composition or writing Possible math requirement, variable. Some schools have none. Recommended to also take 1 semester of Introductory Sociology; 1 semester of Introductory Psychology; Biochemistry; Molecular Biology; Statistics Note: Some medical schools may require these courses. CHECK INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS ON THEIR SITES ONLINE.

10. Core competencies suggested by the AAMC Integrity and Ethics Reliability Service Orientation Teamwork/Social and Interpersonal Skills Adaptability and Resilience Desire to Learn/Continue to Learn Make your resume different! Use your volunteering/research/other opportunities to shine!

11. Interview Suggestions: (we highly suggest doing these at a minimum) Dress Neatly Arrive on Time Be Polite Show Respect Make Eye Contact Answer Honestly

12. What to expect on your HSAEC INTERVIEW DAY: Anything. Support statements in your Personal Statement Knowledge of Current Events Understanding of the medical school admissions process “Talk About Yourself” Why should a medical school accept you over everybody else? Most important life event What books do you read not course-related? How do you get your news? Future of medicine Favorite/least favorite courses. Why? SERIOUSLY anything!! Your interview wants to get to know YOU, so that they can advocate for YOU!

13. Possible Evaluation Results Highest Recommendation Recommended With Enthusiasm Recommended Not Recommended (no committee letter) All aspects are considered except MCAT scores. Interviewer comments are very important. Science gpa and overall gpa considered. Volunteer service considered.. Leadership!! Service orientation Research (not required but considered) Entire committee can look at the file. Entire committee votes, majority rules.

14. 2015 Admissions Year Statistics for HSAEC-Reviewed Students to MD Schools Evaluation Level:Total Accepts/Total Applied% High Recommends22/3379% Rec with Enthusiasm2/3110% Recommend1/1217% Not Recommended0 applied --- Total25/5446% National Acceptance Rate:=43.8% **Note: Not all students who were reviewed applied that year.

15. HSAEC Results, June 2015 Evaluation Premedical Students: Highest Recommendation:40% Recommended with Enthusiasm:26% Recommended:29% Not Recommended:5% Predental Students: Highest Recommendation:19% Recommended with Enthusiasm:18% Recommended:45% Not Recommended:18%

16. Contact: Dr. Barret Michalec Chairperson, HSAEC bmichal@udel.edu Ms. Ramona Wilson Staff Coordinator for HSAEC 115 Wolf Hall ramonaw@udel.edu 302-831-2282 Dr. Pat Walsh Predental Advisor 209 McKinly pmwalsh@udel.edu 302-831-2279

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