Albert Einstein College of Medicine

If you indicated, above, that you will have, "Two individual letters (up to 5 are allowed)," please provide the names, titles and institution of your letter writers; please use a separate line for each. Please note that one letter must be from your MAJOR and your second letter from a science faculty member (two science letters from two different faculty members in the same department is acceptable). If this does not apply to you, please write “NA” in the box below.

I have taken and received credit for online science core courses (e.g., chemistry, biology, organic chemistry, physics and mathematics) that were taken prior to the Covid Pandemic (earlier than Spring 2020) and/or after June 2023. If you answered, "yes" to the above question, please explain.

I have applied previously to medical school. If you answered, "yes" to the above question, please explain why you think you were not accepted.

If you answer any of the questions below as “yes”, please explain in up to 3000 characters:

I have received a grade of "F," "D," "I" and/or "W" during my college/graduate school years. If you answered, "yes" to the above question, please explain.

Have you participated in an Einstein Pathway Program during high school, college or after? If you answered "yes" to the above question, please name the program(s) and YEAR.

I have been subject to a disciplinary action and/or administrative action, expunged or not, while an undergraduate or graduate student. If you answered, "yes" to the above question, please explain.

I currently have disciplinary charges pending. If you answered, "yes" to the above question, please explain.

I am presently holding a deferral from another medical / graduate / professional school. If you answered, "yes" to the above question, please tell us where and explain.

As an undergraduate, I transferred from one college to another. If you answered, "yes" to the above question, please explain.

Have you ever volunteered at an Einstein affiliated hospital, in one of our clinical areas, other than research or a Pathway Program? If you answered "yes" to the above question, please tell us WHERE and WHEN.

If you answered "yes" that you have worked with us at an Einstein affiliated hospital, will a letter from an Einstein faculty member be included in your evaluations? If a letter from an Einstein faculty member will be included in your evaluations, please tell us the name, title and department of the letter writer.

I am/was a graduate student in the Graduate Programs in the Biomedical Sciences of Albert Einstein College of Medicine. If you answered, "yes" to the above question, please explain where you are in your graduate education, your intentions for completing, and your reasons for applying to medical school.

Have you worked in basic or clinical research at an Einstein affiliated hospital? If you answered, "yes" to the above question, please tell us WHERE and WHEN.

Please provide the names of languages you speak (other than English) and indicate the fluency with which you speak them (beginner, moderate, advanced). (1000 characters)

Your PRIMARY RECOMMENDATION PACKET will be submitted by (select one):

Please use this space to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know. If you do not wish to write anything, please write “NA.” (3000 characters)

I have been the recipient of a warning notice for a non-academic issue that did NOT result in a disciplinary action. If you answered, "yes" to the above question, please explain.

Do you have a family member who is an Einstein Alumnus (MD, MSTP or PhD degree only)? Please do not include names of relatives who have only completed residency training here.

I can attest that I have fulfilled the Albert Einstein College of Medicine COMPETENCIES (Course Requirements | Office of Admissions | Albert Einstein College of Medicine) for admission. If you answered, "no" to the above question, please explain. For example, if you plan to take pre-medical course work in the coming summer, fall, or spring, please list the courses and tell us when and where you will be taking them.

Please tell us the year Parent/Guardian received their highest academic degree, the name of that degree and the name of the school. If high school or less, please write "high school or less.

If you were employed during the academic year, other than during winter and summer breaks, please write the number of hours you worked per week, and tell us what you did and why you were employed.

I have submitted an AMCAS application to Einstein previously. If you answered, "yes" to the above question, please tell us the year you applied, and whether or not you were interviewed, as well as the outcome.

I was accepted to medical school previously but did not attend. If you answered, "yes" to the above question, please tell us where, and why you did not attend.

I was previously enrolled in medical school. If you answered, "yes" to the above question, please tell us where, and why you did not complete the degree.

I will have a Baccalaureate Degree by the time I matriculate into medical school. If you answered, "no" to the above question, please explain.

I have been prohibited or suspended from practicing in a professional capacity because of alleged misconduct. If you answered, "yes" to the above question, please explain.

Do you have a family member who is a current employee (non-faculty) of an Einstein/Montefiore affiliated hospital?

What unique life experiences, personal attributes and/or perspectives will you bring as part of the incoming class? Are there particular challenges or successes that you have encountered? If you do not wish to write anything, please write “NA.” (3000 characters)

Did you take your last science course more than 5 years ago?

Some information about your parents status including their education and addresses*

Please describe briefly the field(s) in which you plan to pursue your future research. We are looking for the big picture, Aging, Neuroscience, Cell Biology, Immunology, etc., not the specific focus. (250c)

Please list publications on which you are a co-author. List each on a separate line. Include names of all authors, title, journal, year of publication, and volume and page number(s). Please do not list papers that are “in preparation.” (9999c)

Please indicate which was your favorite course in college and why. (3000c)

I have taken at least a year off from school since college graduation, including this year that I am applying. If you answered, "yes" to the above question, please explain.

If you answered “yes” to the above question, and have been away from course work for more than 5 years, please explain your activities, as well as any course work you may have completed during this time. If your answer was, "no," please write “NA” in the box below. (3000 characters)

If you have an Undergraduate Pre-Professional Advisory Committee at your college or university, and have chosen NOT to request a letter from that Committee, please tell us why not. (9000 characters)

Anything else you would like to share with us? (4000 characters)

Do you have a family member who is currently a Faculty member at an Einstein/Montefiore affiliated hospital?

If you are a post-Baccalaureate student (not a master’s degree student), a letter or statement of “Good Standing” must be submitted either from your undergraduate college or university, or included in your post-bac letter. Please indicate which of the two applies to you, and the name, title, and school from which the letter has been submitted. If no letter or statement has been submitted, please indicate when such a letter or statement will be uploaded to the AMCAS Letter Writer. If this does not apply to you, please write “NA.

Please list your previous scientific presentations and abstracts. List all authors, abstract titles, name of meeting, and date of meeting. List each meeting on a separate line. Please do not include the text of the abstract. (9999c)

Do you have a SIBLING who is currently enrolled as an Einstein medical or graduate student?

In the list below and in the following question, please indicate the field(s) of your prior research experience. Check all that apply.

Multiple questions on Family connections to the school

Please provide your Race as you indicated it on your AMCAS application