Apply
Applying to health professional programs requires advanced planning. You should prepare to apply to your programs of choice at least one year in advance!
Most health professional programs conduct holistic applicant reviews to determine your readiness for healthcare. Holistic review includes, but is not limited to:
- core competencies for health professions
- academic preparation
- experiences outside of the classroom
- letters of recommendation
- demonstrated interest in healthcare
Applications for health professions programs open at different times of the year. You will typically submit your application about 1 – 1.5 years before you plan to start your professional program. If you intend to begin medical school in Fall 2027, you’d submit your application in May/June 2026. If a school uses rolling admissions, you should submit as early as possible.
Centralized Application Services
Most health professions programs use a centralized application service. This allows you to apply to multiple programs through one application.
The centralized application typically collects information such as:
- Biographical information
- College transcripts from every institution attended
- Professional Exam Score (DAT, GRE, MCAT, OAT)
- Experiences, Achievements, Licenses, and Certifications
- Essays
- Letters of Recommendation
- Centralized Application Services & Websites
- ADEA AADSAS – ADEA Associated American Dental Schools Application Service
- AMCAS – American Medical College Application Service
- AACOMAS – American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service
- AACPMAS – American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine Application Service
- CASPA – Central Application Service for Physician Assistants
- NAAHP-The National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions
- NDCAS – Naturopathic Doctor Centralized Application Service
- OMSAS - Ontario Medical School Application Service
- OptomCAS – Optometry Centralized Application Service
- OTCAS – Occupational Therapy Application Service
- PharmCAS – Pharmacy College Application Service
- PTCAS – Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service
- SOPHAS - Schools of Public Health Application Service
- TMDSAS - Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service
- VMCAS – Veterinary Medical College Application Service
Learn more about the application process!
Choosing Programs
Tips on what to think about when comparing and choosing which programs you intend on applying to!
Entrance Examinations
Learn more about the entrance exams required and how to prepare for them.
After Applying
Coming Soon!