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MD Program

Application

Timeline

  • Orientation (July) – Introduction to the Community Health Track from UNC School of Medicine leadership
  • Early Fall (August – October)
    • Booth at Activities Fair with current track students
    • Booth at Summer Opportunities fair
    • Presentation at MS1 Class Meeting from Community Health Track Director
    • Presentation at MS2 Class Meeting from Community Health Track Director
  • Late Fall (November – December)
    • In Person Information session with Community Health Track Director, Coordinator, Faculty Leads, and current students
    • Campus Site Visitation
      • Attend Campus Open Houses
      • Option for Community Health Track specific tour (email coordinator to discuss)
  • Applications Open: November and December
  • Applications Due: early January
  • Interviews with Community Health Track Leadership: mid-late January
    • For those applying to the accelerated (3-year) MD experience, the selection process will also include interviews with Residency Program Leadership
  • Acceptance into the Community Health Track: early February

Application Components

1. Fill out the online application HERE.

2. Letter of Recommendation: Writers should email letters directly to hayley_applegate@med.unc.edu

3. CV: please email directly to hayley_applegate@med.unc.edu

*Only one LOR is required

 

If you have any questions, email us at hayley_applegate@med.unc.edu.

Application deadline (for current Class of 2027): January 5, 2025 at 5pm

Interviews with Community Health Track leadership and the residency programs will take place later in January 2025.

 

Application to the Community Health Track is only open to current MS1s at UNC School of Medicine.

Selection to the Community Health Track will include a review of the application and first semester medical school grades.  Placement to the Accelerated (3-year) MD pathway is subject to availability among GME partners.