Health Professions Applicant Preparation

2025 – 2026 Application Cycle

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

The Health Professions Evaluation Profile is a comprehensive profile document to reflect on your candidacy preparation for medical, dental, veterinary, or other health professions programs. This document is only shared with the OCS health profession advisors.

Populations eligible to participate in this process include undergraduates and alumni of Yale College, students in the Yale Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, and Yale Postdoctoral Associates.

After completing the form, 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.

  • The link to submit the form will open January 7, 2025 and will close at the end of March.
  • It is strongly recommended to submit the form by mid-February to secure a preferred appointment slot convenient for your schedule.

The advising appointment provides an opportunity to discuss your background, academic preparation, and motivation for the study and practice of medicine or another 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 (poor 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 January 7, 2025):

*Please note, you do not need to complete the Applicant Preparation Profile Form (link will go live January 7, 2025) 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

As a part of filling out your profile form, you will be asked to submit your resume and headshot.

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

You can upload your documents to https://tinyurl.com/HPE2025 (please note that this address only accepts attachments. 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.