Health Professions Applicant Preparation

2024 – 2025 Application Cycle

View this slide deck document about applicant preparation for Health Professions Programs. 

The Health Professions Evaluation Profile is a comprehensive, unique profile document for undergraduates and alums of Yale College to complete as you reflect on your candidacy preparation for medical, dental, veterinary, or other health professions program. This document is only shared with the OCS health profession advisors.

After completing the form – due to the Health Professions Advisory Program (HPAP) between Jan. 8 – Feb. 16, 2024 – you will schedule an hour-long advising appointment with a HPAP advisor to discuss your upcoming application in detail.  These appointments will take place between mid-January to late-April 2024.

  • It is suggested you submit the form by February 16 to secure a preferred appointment slot, but the system will remain open through March.

The advising appointment provides an opportunity to discuss your background, academic preparation, and motivation for the study and practice of medicine or other chosen medical field.  There will be ample time to discuss your potential school list, whom you plan to ask for letters of recommendation, and other questions you may have about the application process.

If there are areas of concern with your application (bad semester, disciplinary history, etc.), be open and honest with the advisor so a candid discussion can occur about how best to present your credentials and advocate for yourself during the application process.

Note: All Yale College students and alumni applying to health professions programs are strongly encouraged to participate in this process.

Submitting Materials

The following materials must be submitted through the Applicant Preparation Profile Form (link will go live Jan. 8, 2024):

*Please note, you do not need to complete the Applicant Preparation Profile Form (link will go live Jan. 8, 2024) in one session as partial responses will be stored automatically. You may return to your previous session as long as you:

  • Do not clear your browser history
  • Enter your name, email and program(s)
  • Resume using the same device and the same browser

File Upload Instructions

Please upload a resume and headshot using Box @ Yale. Title all files with your last and first name, e.g. Smith_John_ Resume or Smith_John_headshot

Resumes are accepted in .docx or .pdf format
Headshots are accepted in .jpeg or .png format

You can upload your documents to 2024_HP.skbvl40esdgsoa5y@u.box.com (please note that this address only accepts attachments. Notes or questions in the body of the email will not be included in the submissions. For questions email prostudies@yale.edu)

If you are not able to submit your resume and headshot through this method, you can always email prostudies@yale.edu with your resume and headshot and we can add them to your file.

Scheduling an Applicant Preparation Advising Appointment

After all of your application materials (Completed Applicant Profile, Resume and Headshot) have been received and approved by the HPAP Office, you will receive an email within 3 business days with further information about scheduling an hour-long advising appointment. These appointments will be available mid-January to late-April and can be scheduled via Yale Career Link. It is advisable to schedule the appointment by mid-February to ensure you find a time convenient to your schedule.

Submitting an incomplete applicant profile (incomplete questions or missing resume) may delay the processing of your materials for your appointment. If you have questions, please email the Health Professions Advisory Program at prostudies@yale.edu.