Content of Admissions Informational Materials

PURPOSE
To inform medical student applicants of all admissions criteria, requirements, and general information about the UC Davis School of Medicine (the School).

AUDIENCE
Prospective applicants and all faculty, staff, students, and other representatives participating in the School's admission process

LCME STANDARD
10.1 Premedical Education/Required Coursework
10.4 Characteristics of Accepted Applicants
10.6 Content of Informational Materials

POLICY

The School’s Admissions Office publishes a handbook for medical student applicants of all admissions criteria, requirements, and general information about the School.

PROCEDURE

  1. The Office of Admissions annually reviews the medical school’s Applicant Handbook. The handbook informs readers of all advertising and recruitment materials to ensure transparency and accuracy. (It is available online on the Admissions homepage.)
  2. The Office of Admissions staff coordinates with stakeholders, including the Associate Dean for Admissions, the Admissions Committee Chair, the Community Health Scholars Director and staff, and Office of Medical Education leadership to review current materials, request updates, and ensure the materials are accurate and timely.
  3. The Admissions Committee reviews any recommended changes and renders the final decision on updates. 

RESPONSIBILITY
Office of Admissions

REFERENCES

School of Medicine Bylaws and Regulations, Bylaws 4.2221 and 4.2222, and Regulation 50

RELATED POLICY(IES)
Admissions Committee Student Selection Policy
Premedical Requirements Policy
Technical Standards Policy

POLICY OWNER
Admissions Committee

REVIEWED BY
Admissions Committee*

REVIEWED DATE and REVIEW CYCLE
July 2024, annual review cycle

* Indicates the Policy Owner