Special Programs and Awards
Wake Forest University School of Medicine offers several special programs, awards, and unique study opportunities. Recognizing that the process of applying to medical schools is arduous, causes anxiety, and may frequently detract from a quality undergraduate education, Wake Forest University School of Medicine offers, an Early Assurance Program (EAP). A few positions are open to well-qualified applicants who are junior students at accredited, very competitive United States colleges or universities and who meet minimum grade point requirements. The MCAT is not required. Application must be made during the junior year through AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service) before the November 1 deadline. Up to five Academic Merit Awards covering complete tuition costs are made annually to applicants who have been accepted into the entering class. These awards, for residents of North Carolina, foster the careers of students who demonstrate exceptional promise for the study and future practice of medicine.Th e School of Medicine has a faculty advisor program to assist students in adjusting to the medical school environment and the city, to provide counseling, to discuss career goals and rotations in the clinical years, and to provide information and support.

Early Assurance
Well-qualified college students, upon completion of the sophomore year, at very competitive schools may apply for acceptance to the class entering two years later. Eligibility requires a minimum GPA of 3.5 each semester for the science, non-science and overall GPAs and completion of half of the required prerequisites. The MCAT will not be required. This program is for US citizens and permanent residents.

A student applies early in the junior year through the AMCAS process (November 1 deadline), asking consideration for the EAP. The applicant must agree to complete requisite courses, to continue academic excellence, to demonstrate high ethical conduct and not to apply to any other medical school. Non-acceptance by the EAP does not influence future applications. The EAP should not be confused with the Early Decision Program.

See also: Admissions Process