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A minimum overall GPA of 3.5 is required to be evaluated by the MEC and a science GPA of 3.7 or higher is recommended. In past years the average GPA of students accepted into LSU Medical School was 3.8.
2024 Covid-19 Policy
In order to comply with the ongoing Covid-19 social distancing recommendations, the MEC will adhere to the modified evaluation process.
This includes:
No paper applications.
Please submit all documents and forms via email.
No face-to-face interviews.
We will schedule Google Meet sessions for individual and committee interviews.
Please watch this space for additional updates. Stay healthy, stay safe, stay home!
For any questions or concerns, feel free to ask the Delta Omega Alpha officers or the Pre-Medical Advisor
1st week in May
Submit ” Notice of Intent” online.
Wait for the “Welcome Email” which contains detailed instructions. In the meantime, work on your application packet.
The week after finals week in May Deadline: Friday, May 17, 12:00noon
Submit your complete application packet to the pre-medical advisor via email.
Late May
Application packets are distributed to MEC committee members for review.
Early June
Individual one-on-one interviews.
Mid June
Interview with the full MEC committee.
Late July
Committee letters are written and ready for review by applicants.
August 1st
Letters are submitted to Medical or Dental Schools.
Some general information for pre-professional students
A suggested curriculum for pre-professional students
A self-assessment form (copyright: University of Utah 2009-2010)Personality Check: non-cognitive variables (high score = desirable personality traits)AMCAS Instructions 2013
William F. Sherman Memorial Scholarship (for seniors with financial need)
Nancy Kathryn O’Neil Memorial Scholarship (for students from the Northshore)
Brandon Buras Memorial Scholarship (for Southeastern seniors applying to medical school)
Major Kenneth E. Dyson Award (for Southeastern seniors or graduates accepted into medical or dental school)