The purpose of this policy is to establish rules and requirements for accepting medical students applying to transfer to The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University (the “Medical School” or “The Warren Alpert Medical School”).

This policy applies to prospective medical students who want to transfer to The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

The Warren Alpert Medical School considers transfer applications on a case‐by‐case, space‐available basis from candidates currently enrolled in U.S. allopathic medical schools. No seats are set aside specifically for transfer candidates. Successful requests are from candidates who have strong support from their current medical school, a compelling reason for requesting transfer, and whose undergraduate record and extracurricular activities are comparable to the backgrounds of current Medical School students.

Requests to transfer are considered during the regular admissions cycle for the year of intended matriculation, between the months of September and March. Advanced standing in the Medical School curriculum (i.e., waiver of coursework requirements based on past academic work) is determined on a case‐by‐case basis and is only an option for candidates who are currently enrolled in a U.S. allopathic medical school.

If admitted, candidates may be assigned specific additional curriculum components to ensure they fully meet all curricular requirements as determined by the faculty of the Office of Medical Education to ensure optimal transition to the Medical School.

A formal application process is in place for prospective transfer students to The Warren Alpert Medical School.

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All individuals to whom this policy applies are responsible for becoming familiar with and following this policy. University supervisors and employees with student oversight duties are responsible for promoting the understanding of this policy and for taking appropriate steps to help ensure and enforce compliance with it.

The Warren Alpert Medical School Office of Admissions: Will ensure that potential medical students meet the criteria and follow this policy and the procedures on the Medical School Admissions website, and will process any such applications accordingly.

Failure to comply with this and related policies is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension without pay, or termination of employment or association with the University, in accordance with applicable (e.g., staff, faculty, student) disciplinary procedures.

Brown University is a community in which individuals are encouraged to share concerns with University leadership. Additionally, Brown’s Anonymous Reporting Hotline allows anonymous and confidential reporting on matters of concern online or by phone (877-318-9184).

The following information complements and supplements this document. The information is intended to help explain this policy and is not an all-inclusive list of policies, procedures, laws and requirements.