Applying to Medical School

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’s 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 Oxy process.

Medical School Application Process Timeline

Date	Action Item	Details
November 13, 2026 12:00-1:00 PM (PST) Location: HCC	Attend Applicant Kick-Off Meeting for EY 2028	A 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 2026	Schedule Applicant Meeting with Kat	Assess your candidacy and develop plans of action.
December 2026 - February 2027	Finalize your list of letter writers and start asking for letters of recommendation due in early July	Strategic 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 2027	Application Submissions to MD, DO, and Dental programs. Submit letters of recommendation.
June 2027	Attend "Secondary Essay Writing" Workshop	Schedule appointments with the Writing Center Faculty Specialists
August 2027 - February 2028	Interview Season and Updates to Schools	Schedule a mock medical school interview.
April 2028	Commit 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 “Kat” Wang, M.S.

Director, Pre-Health Advising; Chair, Health Profession Advising Committee: Spring 2026

katwang@oxy.edu

Phone: (323) 259-2665

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