BCM PREP Application

The final application deadline is May 1, 2025. Applications received by Feb. 1, 2025, will be considered for early review and are strongly encouraged. Late applications will be considered on a space-available basis.

Before beginning this application, please review the components of the BCM PREP application as listed on the website: www.bcm.edu/prep
Name*

First NameMiddle initial Last Name
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)*

MonthDayYear
Date
PRESENT ADDRESS:
Street Address*
City*
State*
Zip Code*
PERMANENT ADDRESS:
Street Address*
City*
State*
Zip Code*
PHONE NUMBERS AND EMAIL ADDRESS:
Primary Phone Number*
(Area code)(Phone Number)
Alternative Phone Number*
(Area code)(Phone Number)
Personal Email Address*
Institution Email Address*
example@bcm.edu
Are you a US citizen, Permanent Resident, or Non-Citizen National (e.g. American Samoa or Swain Island)?*
Are you a member of a group underrepresented in science?*
Please see weblink on our webpage for NIH definitions.
If so, please specify*
See specifications here: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-20-031.html
OPTIONAL INFORMATION:
Please identify your gender:

MaleFemale
How did you learn of the PREP program?*
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University/College (most recent)*
City, State*
Graduated?*
Hours Comp.*
GPA
grad date

MonthDayYear
Date
Previous University/College
City, State
Graduated?
Hours Comp.
GPA
Please, list any relevant scholarships, awards, and honors (in chronological order)
Please include three faculty that you are interested in working with. https://www.bcm.edu/education/graduate-school-of-biomedical-sciences/programs
PREP Scholars and Faculty Mentors | BCM
Unofficial Transcripts may be uploaded here. You must included your current fall grades. However, you may email the transcript to prep-program@bcm.edu if the transcript is not available at the time of the completion of your application. You do not need to submit transcripts from previous colleges you may have attended IF the LETTER grades appear on your current transcript. **You will be required to submit an OFFICIAL copy if you are selected to participate in the program.*

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Unofficial Transcripts Cancelof
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REFERENCES:
NOTE: Three (3) letters of recommendation are required. At least one letter must be from a faculty member at your school. Once you have submitted your application, an automatic request will be sent to your referees to submit a letter of recommendation. You will receive an email notification when a letter has been received on your behalf. Keep in mind you will not have access to the letters. Please convey the above requirements to your referees before submitting your completed application.
Reference #1: If you have research experience or worked at Baylor College of Medicine, include your mentor/faculty as Reference #1.
First, Last Name only*
Title
Phone Number
College/University*
Department
E-mail*
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Reference #2:
First, Last Name only*
Title
Phone Number
College/University*
Department
E-mail*
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Reference #3:
First, Last Name only*
Title
Phone Number*
College/University*
Department
E-mail*
Address
City
State
Zip Code
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RESEARCH / TRAINING:
Have you ever been employed by Baylor College of Medicine?*
If yes, list your supervisor's/mentor's name:
In 6000 characters or less, please describe your research experience and/or the experience you hope to gain:*
If you have published any abstracts or papers that will be helpful in the evaluation of your application, please list your publications below. (format "yyyy - Title, Journal or Conference")
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PERSONAL/EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Please list any jobs you have held: (Format: Place of Employment, Title, Dates "01/12-01/13")
OPTIONAL: In 3000 characters or less, please describe obstacles you may have overcome in pursuit of an academic research career.
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TEST INFORMATION:
Have you taken/will you take the MCAT?*
MCAT Test Date:

MonthDayYear
Date
MCAT Score
Have you taken/will you take the GRE?*
GRE Test Date:

MonthDayYear
Date
Verbal
Quantitative
Writing
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CERTIFY AND SUBMIT
I hereby certify that the facts provided pertaining to my application for the BCM PREP program are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application that may be necessary in arriving at an acceptance decision. I understand that, if accepted into the BCM PREP program, any false statement on this application, receipt of unsatisfactory references or transcripts, or failure to provide proof of legal employment status may result in immediate termination from the program. I certify that I have read and agree with these statements and this represents my electronic signature.
Electronic Signature*

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Date:*

MonthDayYear
Date
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