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

Annually, the Office of Admissions reviews the medical school’s Applicant Handbook, which informs readers of all advertising and recruitment materials to ensure transparency and accuracy. The admissions team coordinates with stakeholders, including the dean for admissions, the admissions committee chair, the community health scholars director and staff, and the OME leadership to review current materials, request updates, and ensure that the materials are accurate and timely. The admissions committee reviews any recommended changes and renders the final decision. 

The Applicant Handbook is available on the School of Medicine website and is reviewed on an annual basis for any changes or updates to any policy, requirement, or program.

RESPONSIBILITY
Admissions Committee

REFERENCES

School of Medicine Bylaws and Regulations, Bylaws 4.2231 and 4.2232

RELATED POLICY/POLICIES
Premedical Requirements Policy
Student Selection Policy
Technical Standards Policy

POLICY OWNER
Admissions Committee

REVIEWED BY
Admissions Committee*
Admissions Selection Subcommittee

REVIEWED DATE and REVIEW CYCLE
July 2023, annual review cycle

* indicates the Policy Owner