The Pre-Health Portfolio

The Pre-Health Portfolio is a resource that both you and the Pre-Health committee will use when you apply to a health-related professional school. The Pre-Health committee will review your portfolio and offer a critique for potential improvement. Additionally, you must complete your portfolio before the Pre-Health committee will schedule your mock interview.

Components of the portfolio:

A photograph (there are lots of pre-health students, this helps us remember you) A current resume or curriculum vitae including: Your contact information (address, telephone, e-mail) Academic achievements: Research experiences: publications, presentations, other noteworthy educational experiences Academic awards and scholarships: membership in academic honorary societies, other academic recognitions, leadership experiences. A detailed description of exposure to medical or dental settings: length of experience, relevant training, especially interesting or significant experiences Relevant work experiences Description of volunteer activities Any other information that strengthens your application Academic transcripts A statement describing your career aspirations and motivation Scores on MCAT, GRE, VCAT, PCAT or OAT as soon as available Completed recommendation forms from three to five individuals who can comment on your academic performance, work efforts and ethic, volunteer contributions, medical shadowing experiences and so forth. Faculty members who know your motivation for your chosen profession, work habits, and/or personal characteristics are good choices for letters of recommendation. Sign the appropriate waiver statement at the top of each form before distribution. A signed form waiving or not waiving your right to view your letter of recommendation from the Pre-Health Committee.