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Applying to Medical School

Hollie Adams in a white coat

Applying to med school is an involved process that demands a commitment to detail and deadlines. Our office is here to assist both current students and alumni through the processes of deciding when to apply, completing the application profile and navigating the admissions cycle.

We recommend that you take a to ensure you™re ready both academically and personally before starting your medical school application. If you have decided that a career in medicine is the right fit and it the right time to apply, follow our timeline below to stay on track and make yourself the strongest candidate possible.

Fill out the  and download the  if you are planning to apply for med school in the future. We will include you in our communications and provide you with detailed instructions on how to participate in the 91ΑΤΖζ process.

Medical School Application Process Timeline

DateAction ItemDetails

November 13, 2026    

12:00-1:00 PM (PST)  Location: HCC

Attend Applicant Kick-Off Meeting for EY 2028A walk-through of the application process and action plan. Mandatory for all applicants.
November 19, 2026             3:00-4:00 PM (PST)

Attend "Pre-Health Personal Statement Workshop" with the Writing Center (Virtual Session Only)

for a spot

Draft your applicant profile and personal statement. Mandatory for all applicants.
October - December 2026Schedule Applicant Meeting with KatAssess your candidacy and develop plans of action.
December 2026 - February 2027Finalize your list of letter writers and start asking for letters of recommendation due in early JulyStrategic planning and asking early will give your letter writer sufficient time to produce a comprehensive letter.
March 2027

Deciding Where to Apply Workshop: Med School Applicants (Hybrid Session)

Date/Time TBA; Register on Handshake

Identify and target medical schools to apply to. Mandatory for all applicants.
April 2027

Spring Personal Statement Write-In Session #1

Date/Time TBA; RSVP for a spot

(*April is the last month you can take MCAT and send scores in a timely manner for matriculation in 2027)

Essay Review with the Writing Center. Final opportunity to polish your written material.
April 2027

Spring Personal Statement Write-In Session #2

Date/Time TBA; RSVP for a spot

Essay Review with the Writing Center. Final opportunity to polish your written material.
April 2027

Navigating the AMCAS Process Workshop (Virtual Only Session)

Date/Time TBA; Register on Handshake

Hands-on instruction and walk through for filling out the Centralized Application for medical and dental school. Mandatory for all applicants.
May - June 2027Application Submissions to MD, DO, and Dental programs. Submit letters of recommendation. 
June 2027Attend "Secondary Essay Writing" WorkshopSchedule appointments with the Writing Center Faculty Specialists
August 2027 -  February 2028Interview Season and Updates to Schools Schedule a mock medical school interview.
April 2028Commit to medical school 
Contact Pre-Health Advising
Hameetman Career Center

Room 109G
1600 Campus Road
Los Angeles, CA 90041

Phone: (323) 259-2955
prehealthadvising@oxy.edu
Miao œKat Wang, M.S.
Director, Pre-Health Advising; Chair, Health Profession Advising Committee: Spring 2026
katwang@oxy.edu
Phone: (323) 259-2665