If you're a pre-med, pre-dental, or pre-optometry student planning to apply to professional school next summer, this meeting is for you! We'll guide you through the application process, covering key topics like timelines, letters of evaluation, your personal statement, and the application itself.

During the spring term of your junior year at UAB, you should begin applying to professional schools. The admissions committees at each school will evaluate you according to these criteria:

• overall GPA
• science and math GPA
• admissions test score
• letters of recommendation
• interview
• related health care experience
• personal statement

Throughout the long process, the pre-health advisor will assist you with coordinating your applications to various schools, even if your possibilities do not include UAB's professional schools. Your advisor can also help you prepare for admission tests, interviews, and other entry requirements. The process should begin during your freshman year so it is important to contact the pre-health advisor as soon as possible.

Pre-Health Committee Letter Application

As a student planning to apply to professional school next summer, you have the opportunity to request a committee letter from UAB. To begin, simply submit the online Pre-Health Committee Letter Application (PHCLA). This is your first step toward securing your committee letter and receiving support throughout the application process.

To access to the application, you’ll want to use this link - go.uab.edu/phcla. You are encouraged to check in with our Pre-Health Canvas Course for the latest details regarding the PHCLA cycle and important deadlines. For additional questions about the application, please email us at prehealth@uab.edu.