Application Prep

We’ve developed the following preparatory tracks for for students in their junior or senior year and recent URI alumni who are ready to start the application process. You’ll work closely with pre-health advisors at each stage. Choose the track that corresponds with your chosen field:

TRACK A: Medical, Dental, Optometry, and Podiatry

For programs that prefer or require the letter of recommendation from the Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC)–commonly called the “committee letter.”

Process overview

TRACK B: Physician Assistant School

For anyone considering an application to Physician Assistant (PA) training programs, including the URI-Johnson and Wales PA program linkage

Process overview

TRACK C: Other Programs

For anyone applying to programs such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, direct-entry nursing (for non-nursing majors) that do not require the committee letter

Process Overview

Health Professions Advisory Committee

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Applicant booklet

Detailed policies and procedures of the Health Professions Advisory Committee

The Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) at URI is made up of the Pre-Health Advisor and other faculty who donate their time to evaluate prospective candidates requesting a committee letter of recommendation and help them develop a successful application strategy.

Physician assistant programs and veterinary schools do not require committee letters, however these students are welcome and encouraged to attend relevant workshops and events.

Learn more

Financial aid

AAMC Paying for Medical School
FinAid.org
ADA Financial Information (dental school)

Federal Student Aid Info
National Health Service Corps
Military Health Profession Programs