Application Process

Please refer to: PCA Program, Stanford University Medical Center Brochures and applications may be obtained by contacting the Primary Care Associate Program: Stanford University, School of Medicine 1215 Welch Rd., Modular G Palo Alto, CA 94305-5408 Phone: 650-725-6959 Fax Number: 650-723-9692 Application packets for classes beginning in September, 2009 must be received by October 1, 2008. All applications received by the deadline are pre screened to determine that the clinical and academic prerequisites have been met. Complete applications are then reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Based on this review, selected applicants are invited for interviews. On the day of the interview, all candidates participating in the interviews will be asked to provide a writing sample. Final admission decisions are made shortly after interviews are conducted. Frequently, the most competitive applicants are those that have surpassed the minimum academic and clinical requirements. All applicants will receive a written notification of the result of their application. Confidentiality issues prohibit giving feedback by telephone. IMPORTANT DATES FOR CLASS ENTERING FALL 2009 The application year is defined as September 2008 through August 2009. In 2008 June-July Submit evaluation of foreign transcripts (if applicable) August Order transcripts early, showing Fall enrollment Request Letters of Recommendation October 1st Admission application deadline Must have Direct patient care experience completed Can have three (3) classes in progress or lacking Submit Foothill College counselor General Education evaluation (if applicable) December 30th Must have Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology completed In 2009 January Can have two (2) classes in progress or lacking Late January - Early February Community-based Admission interviews Admission interviews at Stanford March Notification of final admission decisions Final attendance confirmations due Early June Orientation for new students July 15th All degree and prerequisite courses completed All final transcripts must be submitted September Classes begin first Monday after Labor Day

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