For applicants that have a passion for providing primary care for Rhode Island residents.

The Early Identification Program (EIP) is a cooperative venture between Alpert Medical School at Brown University and the University of Rhode Island. It is open to juniors from Rhode Island who show exceptional promise for admission to medical school and have a proven, strong commitment to practicing within primary care in underserved medical communities in Rhode Island.

Successful applicants are offered provisional admission to the Alpert Medical School of Brown University pending completion of their undergraduate degree and other conditions.

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

• Still have at least two semesters of undergraduate study to complete at URI
• Have shown a demonstrated commitment to caring for underserved communities through previous experience
• Be a Rhode Island resident and graduate of a RI high school
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 (though successful candidates often have higher GPAs)
• Have completed at least five full semesters of study at URI
• Transfer students entering URI in their junior year are ineligible for BEIP, but are encouraged to apply in the standard AMCAS cycle
• Still have at least two semesters of undergraduate study to complete at URI
• Strong performance on SAT scores
• A well-rounded application including: direct patient care/clinical experience, research, volunteer, on campus involvement and shadowing

Prerequisites Coursework Requirements:

Prior to applying, students must complete the following prerequisite coursework with grades of a B or higher:

This early contingent admission pathway is highly selective and very competitive. Competitive applicants typically demonstrate a strong commitment to serving medically underserved communities and possess the academic and professional qualifications indicative of readiness for medical school.

What does the Admission Committee at Brown look for?

Individuals admitted to Alpert-Brown via the EIP will be able to demonstrate through their academic work, extracurricular activities, and life experiences some combination of the following:

• Strong commitment to the local community, specifically underserved medical communities
• An exceptional understanding of and motivation for medicine
• Academic performance in college indicating very high aptitude for success in studying medicine
• Unique life experiences that enrich a candidate’s understanding of medicine or medically underserved populations

In October of each year, eligible students will need to complete their Handshake profile and an applicant readiness form.

In addition, students will need to request three (3) letters of recommendation and have them sent directly to our office through our website.

At least two (2) of these letters need to be submitted by faculty members at the University of Rhode Island.

In mid-late fall semester, HPAC conducts a careful evaluation of each student’s academic and personal qualifications, including a personal interview. Based on the criteria noted here, the Committee nominates students for the program and forwards a complete application and a letter of evaluation for each nominee to the Brown-Alpert Admissions Committee.

Only students recommended by the URI Health Professions Advisory Committee are eligible to apply to the URI-Brown Early Identification Program.

Following review of the application, the Admission Committee invites its most highly rated applicants (those who show exceptional promise for medical school and who are a good fit for the program) for an interview at Brown. Following interviews, the Admission Committee informs candidates of its decision.