I'm from Hawaii, but I go to school in the mainland. I was wondering if any of you know about the different criteria of the point system for an interview? I am also considering applying to the Post-Bacc program, does anyone know about that as well? I'd be grateful to hear what you think.
This is the information I received last year from admissions.
Residency Screen for JABSOM Application Purposes:
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> Residency Screen: 1) legal residence of the applicant, 2) legal residence of the applicant's parents, 3) birthplace, 4) location of high school graduated, 5) location of college or university attended (degree not required) or 6) Legacy (parent/legal guardian is a JABSOM graduate or JABSOM faculty member (FTE 50%. or >). The information used to score an applicant will be pulled from the verified AMCAS application. An applicant is required to have a minimum 3 pts. out of the possible 6 points in the Residency Screen to be considered a 'Resident' for application purposes. An applicant who has less than the minimum 3 points will be considered a 'Nonresident' in the application process. If an applicant has 2 out of the required 3 points in the Residency Screen, there may be an opportunity for a one Discretionary point (see* noted below). The Residency Screen is not to eliminate an applicant at this point but to determine whether an applicant proceeding to the Academic Second Screen is a 'Resident' or 'Nonresident'.
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> Academic Second Screen for JABSOM Application Purposes:
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> The points are based on the information pulled from the applicants AMCAS application: a) cumulative undergraduate GPA, b) cumulative science undergraduate GPA, c) MCAT VR, PS, WS, and BS scores, d) Graduate or Professional degree(s), e) Honors/Awards, f) Extracurricular activities related to health/clinical/research/community service, g) Employment activities related to health/clinical/research/community service. The total possible points in the Academic/Second Screen is 22. A Resident applicant must achieve a minimum score of 8 points and a Nonresident applicant must achieve a minimum score of 16 points to proceed through the admissions process, i.e., interviews, letters of recommendation.
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> If an applicant meets the Academic Second Screen cut-off either as a resident or nonresident, the individual will be sent a two-part essay, "why medicine?" and "why UH JABSOM?" *On the "why UH JABSOM?" essay, an applicant has the opportunity to provide additional information as to ties to Hawaii, and/or future commitment to the State of Hawai'i. One discretionary point may be awarded in the Residency Screen based on this additional information to be considered a resident for application purposes. (Note: Only one discretionary point is awarded in the screening process and only in the Residence Screen).
I don't know the exact point system, but I remember reading it in a previous year's thread, so maybe do a search...
As for post-bac, are you talking about Imi Ho'ola. If so, i know that it is a program for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. From what I have heard, they are willing to admit students who are not of Pacific Islander backgrounds, but I think they lean towards admitting those who are. If you are admitted to the program, I believe you have a guaranteed place in the next year's class.
Basically, JABSOM is looking for people who will stay in Hawai'i to practice medicine, hence the emphasis on ties to the state (Hawai'i has a physician shortage).
one of my professors who wrote me a letter of rec went here for her masters. I hope that helps my oos situation.
