ADMISSION PROCESS
Application for the Investigative Medicine Program is an on-line process and should be obtained from the Yale University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at http://www.yale.edu/graduateschool/index.html. For the 2008/2009 academic year, the application deadline is January 2, 2008. Prospective candidates who complete the application process will be reviewed by the Investigative Medicine Program Admissions Committee, and those judged competitive for selection to the program will be invited to interview in February. The admissions committee and the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences make the final decision regarding admission to the Investigative Medicine Program. Acceptance notifications are sent in March.

The Investigative Medicine Program requires the completion of a supplemental form in addition to the Graduate School application. The supplemental form is to be submitted electronically to the Program Registrar (pamela.fucci@yale.edu).

APPLICATION MATERIALS

1. Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences application form
2. Investigative Medicine Program Supplemental Form
3. Personal Statement of 500-1,000 words describing your reasons for applying
   to the Investigative Medicine Program, commitment to research, research goals,
   research experience, background, and interests.
4. Three letters of recommendation: One letter must originate from a faculty member from your medical school or residency program. A fourth letter is required from previous research mentor if applicant has previous research experience.
5. Transcripts from undergraduate institution and medical school. Applicants who have attended foreign institutions should submit transcripts with certified attestation of study with certified English translations.
6. Examination Scores from the USMLE, Parts I and II (and III if available). Specialty examinations of the American Board of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Neurology, Psychiatry or other discipline.
7. $85 Application Fee