Please download and fill out the application form.
Application Fee
There is a nonrefundable application fee of $100.00.
Personal statement
Your personal statement should be typed with 1.5 line spacing and be no less than one page
and no more than two pages in length. In your statement, please explain why you are pursuing
a career in medicine and how you would be an asset to AUA. Don't forget to include your full
name.
Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
Please provide a detailed résumé or curriculum vitae.
Official Transcripts
We require official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate, medical, and/or professional
schools you have attended. These must be mailed directly from the institution to AUA. Official
transcripts must be received before registration.
Letters of Recommendation
You need to submit two letters of recommendation. At least one must be an academic letter of
recommendation. This letter should be from a science professor who has taught you and is
familiar with your academic abilities. The second letter, called the "Professional Letter," can be
from a non-science professor, an employer, medical colleague, or any other professional who
can speak to your character, academic achievements, or work abilities.
Interviews
Some applicants may be selected for an interview before their application file is reviewed by
the Admissions Committee. These interviews will be conducted either in the United States or
via webcam and Skype.
Application Review
Applications from eligible candidates will be reviewed no more than one year prior to their
anticipated start date.
Other Application Requirements:
MCAT scores are not required for consideration.
All students are required to submit a criminal background check (CBC) before starting at AUA.
International applicants who complete their required academic courses from an English-
speaking academic institution will be exempt from the CBC requirement.
