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The EIS will begin accepting applications in May of each year. Applications include submission of an online application and

• Four letters of recommendation
• Transcripts from degree granting institutions
• U.S. clinical license, if applicable

 

Application Timeline

May 1, 2011	Application period opens
September 1, 2011	Application deadline (midnight, EDT) Postmark date for supporting documents
September to early November, 2011	Candidates offered to interview in Atlanta. Candidates must pay their own travel expenses
December 2011 through February 2012	Candidates notified of application status (acceptance, rejection, wait list)
April 16-21, 2012	Accepted officers attend EIS Conference in Atlanta. Travel expenses will be paid by the EIS
July 201 2	Start of 2-year EIS program

 

Application Process

The application period has closed. You may check the status of your application.

 

Supporting Materials

Letters of Recommendation

Four letters of recommendation are required.

• Select persons who are familiar with your academic achievements, future aspirations, personal qualities, and professional attributes
• Provide them with a copy of the Instructions for Letters of Recommendation (2 pages; 41 KB)
• One letter must be from a faculty member or supervisor
• For U.S. physicians only: Provide a Dean’s letter from your medical school as one of your four letters (e.g. dean's letter used when applying for residency)
• Letters must be submitted in English
• Letters must be specific to your EIS application and dated within 6 months of the application

Transcripts

You must provide official transcripts for all degrees you have earned or will earn by the beginning of the program.

• If transcripts are not issued by a U.S. institution, other proof of degree completion (e.g., certified copy of a diploma) must be submitted. Transcripts and proof of degree completion must be translated into English
• Transcripts and other proof of degree completion will not be returned to applicants. Do not submit original copies of diplomas or certificates
• High school transcripts are not required

U.S. Clinical License

U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents with a clinical degree (MD, DVM, RN, DMD, or equivalent) must submit proof of an active, unrestricted license to practice that clinical specialty in the U.S.

Deadlines

September 1, 2011

• Application deadline (midnight, EDT)
• Deadline for postmark of supporting materials sent to the EIS office