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Premed Workshops

You can attend a premed workshop to learn what it takes to be a premed student and a competitive candidate for various health professional programs. Open to all!

Premed Appointments

Once you attend a premed workshop, you can then sign up online for an appointment with a premed advisor or call our front desk at 928-523-4772. Please refer to the list of premed advisors below:

  • Rebecca Malone-Little Owl
  • Sarah Friedmann
  • Kelly Weston

Letters of recommendation

Letters of recommendation or evaluations are supplementary materials that are required when applying to graduate level programs. The number of letters depends on the program; however we generally recommend students try to get 3-5 letters.

Make connections

Letters of recommendation can be written by various authors who may include college faculty, professionals in the field, and supervisors.  It is a good idea for students to take initiative to develop relationships during class and in their extracurricular activities throughout their undergraduate studies and identify who to ask as early as possible in the application process.

Provide information

We recommend that students provide resumes, personal statements, and other pertinent information.  This will often help the author to be specific and detailed. Sending authors thank you letters is common practice as well.

Incorporate core competencies

We strongly recommend you provide authors with the AAMC Core Competencies in order for them to provide a more accurate evaluation.

Communicate time frame

Faculty may have less time or limited availability during busy times of the school year and may be off campus during the summer. Also, authors may need specific information about where to send or input their letters/evaluations along with proper letterhead and signature procedures.

How to send letters

Due to confidentiality, sending and inputting letters of recommendation and evaluations can be tricky. Applicants have the option to ask authors to send the letters directly to the Centralized Application Service/Programs or they can use third parties like Interfolio.

Next Step: Entrance Exams

Welcome to Gateway Advising
Location
Building 43
Gateway Student Success Center
PO Box: 4097
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
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Email
gateway@nau.edu
Phone
928-523-4772