Advising Guides
Pre-Professional Programs and Advising has compiled information into a series of planning guides and FAQs that will help students understand the process of preparing for and applying to medical and dental schools.
Pre-Medical Planning Guides: Medicine and Dentistry
PDF Document: AAMC’s Anatomy of an Applicant
PDF Document: Guide One: Pre-Med & Pre-Health Planning at Johns Hopkins University
PDF Document: Guide Two: Letters of Recommendation
PDF Document: Guide Three: Applying to the Health Professions
PDF Document: Guide Four: The Ongoing Application Process
PDF Document: Guide Five: The Pre-Med/Pre-Dental Interview Process
PDF Document: Are You Ready to Apply Self-Assessment
We encourage you to consult your pre-health advisor at several points during your undergraduate career at Hopkins, as well as practitioners in the various health professionals, in order to help you clarify your motivation to pursue a career in the health professions.
The Mindful Map of Medicine
The Mindful Map of Medicine is meant to be a guide to what you can be doing along your pre-health journey. There are many pathways to a career in medicine and not everyone’s path is the same! Your journey is your own and being mindful and reflective of your experiences and development are key to being a compelling applicant.
