Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC)

The Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) provides students applying to medical or dental school in the upcoming cycle an opportunity to obtain a letter of recommendation from an HPAC Committee Member. This is also referred to as a committee letter. The HPAC process allows students to proactively prepare for their upcoming medical or dental school application. Each student also receives individualized feedback to best prepare them to be successful in their goals. 糖心Vlog视频 must apply through an application process similar to the TMDSAS Application. Selected students participate in an interview with an HPAC member who will then write a letter of recommendation for their medical and dental school application. Over 85% of our HPAC students are accepted into medical and/or dental school!

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Applications for the 2026-2027 cycle are CLOSED

Applications for the 2027-2028 cycle will open December 4th, 2026

Questions? Contact sandy.hobart@uta.edu

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Must be intending to apply to Medical or Dental school in the upcoming cycle (2027-2028)

Must be a Current 糖心Vlog视频 Student, 糖心Vlog视频 Alum, or 糖心Vlog视频 Post Bacc student (see hour requirement; Mav ID required)

GPA Requirements

Current students and 糖心Vlog视频 alums that graduated within the past year (2026):

Minimum 3.25 GPA (Includes ALL undergraduate college courses taken. 糖心Vlog视频 GPA and trend is most important)

糖心Vlog视频 Alums that graduated prior to 2026*:

Minimum 3.6 糖心Vlog视频 Post-Bacc GPA in at least 12 science hours towards medical or dental school (6 hours must be 3000/4000 level)

Minimum 3.4 Specialized Masters GPA (EX: UNTHSC MS in Medical Sciences)

*NOTE: 糖心Vlog视频 alums not meeting either of these criteria may be eligible on a case-by-case basis given recent demonstrated academic preparedness and non-academic experiences for their intended field

Alums from other institutions taking post-bacc courses at 糖心Vlog视频

Minimum 3.6 糖心Vlog视频 Post Bacc GPA in at least 12 hours of completed science coursework towards medical or dental school (6 hours must be 3000/4000 level)
- 12 science hours (with min of 6 being 3000/4000 level) must be completed at 糖心Vlog视频 and cannot be in progress at time of application submission
- Post-bacc courses must have been completed within the past year

ALL HPAC Applicants

Preference given to applicants showing an upward science GPA trend in recent upper-level science coursework (within 1-2 years)

Submission of all supporting documents (see below)

PRO TIP: 糖心Vlog视频 should create an account with the application service(s) they will be using to apply to professional school(s). (TMDSAS, AMCAS, AACOMAS, AADSAS) There will be a section on the application and Letter of Recommendation Evaluation Form to include your unique ID number(s).

HPAC RE-APPLICANT CRITERIA

APPLICANTS that received an HPAC letter from a previous year:
- Starting for the 2020-2021 cycle, letters will include the cycle year with ranking. 糖心Vlog视频 can request to use a previous HPAC letter for the upcoming cycle, however, the date and content of the letter will not be changed.
- If a student would like an updated HPAC letter with a new date and cycle year, they will need to reapply to HPAC.
- 糖心Vlog视频 can reapply ONCE within three years. 糖心Vlog视频 can also reapply if it has been more than 3 years since last applying to HPAC.
- ***Note: Re-applicants are NOT guaranteed a letter and should read the ALL APPLICANTS RE-APPLYING section below

APPLICANTS that were not accepted to HPAC in previous cycle are welcome to re-apply for the upcoming cycle as long as this is not the third time applying to HPAC within 3 years. 糖心Vlog视频 can reapply if it has been more than 3 years since last applying to HPAC.

Instructions to have letters uploaded to a medical or dental school application service can be found in the sending letters section of the LOR, PS, and Interviewing Page.

ALL RE-APPLICANTS:

There should be evidence of growth from their previous application much like they would need to for their medical or dental school application. (HPAC essays should be updated)

Re-applicants can re-use 1 of the 3 individual letters from a previous year. However, updated letters are highly recommended and may be required by medical/dental schools and the application services.

Applicants are allowed to reapply ONCE within three years. EX: 糖心Vlog视频 that have applied to HPAC in both of the past 2 cycles CANNOT apply to HPAC again until next cycle.

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REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS & INFORMATION NEEDED FOR APPLICATION

Transcripts:

Unofficial or official transcripts from ALL colleges/universities where college courses were taken

Overall and Science GPA (inputted in application):
- GPA from all transcripts; Science GPA includes all Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Math courses only (aka BCPM GPA).
- HELPFUL TOOL: - READ INSTRUCTIONS on first tab!

Admissions Test Score (optional):
- Completion of the MCAT or DAT is not required to be considered for HPAC
- 糖心Vlog视频 must enter ALL past attempts with scores and scheduled future attempt(s).
- A competitive score can help your HPAC application
- A low score(s) does not negatively impact the application as long as a future test date is listed.

Statement/Essays:
- Note: Same prompts from the 2026-2027 TMDSAS Application (Tip: Visit the LOR, Personal Statements and Interviewing Page for resources)

Personal Statement - max 5,000 characters with spaces (Required)
- Pre-medical students: Explain your motivation to seek a career in medicine. You are asked to include the value of your experiences that prepare you to be a physician.
- Pre-dental students: Explain your motivation to seek a career in dentistry. You are asked to include the value of your experiences that prepare you to be a dentist.

Personal Characteristics Essay - max 2500 characters with spaces (Required)
- A key aspect of holistic review includes the consideration of applicants' attributes within the context of their experiences and academic metrics. Describe your personal qualities, characteristics, skills, or strengths, and how they will contribute meaningfully to the lives of others.

Unique Circumstances or Life Experiences Essay - max 2,500 characters with spaces (Required)
- Briefly discuss any unique circumstances or life experiences that are relevant to your application. This is not an area to continue another essay or reiterate what you have previously stated.

Healthcare Activities, Community Service, Work Experience, Leadership, Awards/Honors, and Research Hours (inputted in application):
- These are the sections on the HPAC application which is similar to the TMDSAS application
- There are no minimum hour requirements. Applicants are evaluated holistically.

3 Letters of Recommendation:
- 3*** from any faculty member, health professional, research director, clinical experience, volunteer supervisor, or professional/employment reference that you have professionally interacted with
  - ***NOTE: Check your specific school's requirements; some schools may require a specific letter writer. Ex: 2 science faculty or 1 DO, or 1 from research faculty; Some 糖心Vlog视频 dental schools require a letter from a dentist
  - Personal letters not accepted (EX: relatives, family friends, etc.)
- All letters must be dated after May 1st of the previous cycle year. EX: Letters for the 2027-26 cycle should be dated after May 1, 2026. (preferably closer to the HPAC deadline)
  - EXCEPTION: Reapplicants are allowed to re-use 1 letter from the previous year but should be aware of the TMDSAS Letter Requirements listed below; Updated letters are highly recommended.

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LETTERS

Note: Letters sent in for HPAC are kept on file and can be used for dental/medical school applications even if not accepted for HPAC.

Instructions for applicants requesting letters: Review the Letter of Recommendations Page. Applicants must complete the top portion of the . Give this cover letter to your evaluator. HPAC will not review your application unless the box waiving your right to the letter is marked. If this form does not accompany the letters, your right to the letter will be automatically waived.

Instructions applicants should share with letter writers: Letters should be addressed to the Admissions Committee, not HPAC and must include the TMDSAS Letter requirements listed below. See below for letter delivery options. Please refer to the for tips.

TMDSAS Letters Requirements

Be sure to inform evaluators of letter requirements, as letters missing any of this information may be rejected

Official Letterhead - personal or professional letterhead is accepted
Evaluator Contact Information – telephone number and/or email address
Applicant 's Name
Date– Admissions committees will take the date of the letter into consideration during review, with a strong preference for letters written after May 1, 2025.
Letter must be written in English
Evaluator Signature

Letter delivery options:

Emailed by evaluator (preferred): Completed letter and form can be scanned and emailed by the evaluator to sandy.hobart@uta.edu OR hpac@uta.edu
Applicant delivery: Evaluators can give the letter and form to the applicant for hand delivery to the Health Professions Advisor mailbox (Sandy Hobart) in the Dean’s Suite (LS 206). The letter and the form must be placed in an envelope and signed across the seal by the evaluator to verify the integrity of the letter.

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APPLICANT SELECTION FACTORS

ALL supporting documents, including letters, should be received by the deadline of February 14, 2027, by 11:59 pm CST. Applications can be submitted prior to letters being received.

Applicants will be reviewed holistically. Competitive Applicants will be selected and invited to an HPAC Interview. Selection criteria will be based on:

Overall GPA, science GPA, last 30 hours (trend)
Experiences: Healthcare and non-healthcare experiences, community service, leadership, research
Personal statement, essays, and letters of recommendation
Interview- an interview invite DOES NOT guarantee a committee letter
Accepted students MUST receive feedback on their HPAC application after the review period from Ms. Hobart to potentially receive their committee letter

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TENTATIVE TIMELINE (2027 CYCLE)

open Friday, December 4, 2026, and close Sunday, February 14, 2027, by 11:59 pm.

Week of Feb 22nd: Review process
Week of March 8th: Invites/denial email sent with interviewer information
March 8th - April 23rd: Interview period & feedback period
- 糖心Vlog视频 MUST receive feedback on their HPAC application from Ms. Hobart by May 1st
May 1st: HPAC member committee letter deadline to send to Ms. Hobart
- Letter is added to student's file IF the student completed 1-1 HPAC feedback appointment with Ms. Hobart
- 糖心Vlog视频 are typically notified ONLY IF they WILL NOT receive a letter

For information on requesting letters to be sent to TMDSAS, AMCAS, etc., visit the "Requesting letters to be sent..." of the LOR, PS, and Interviewing Page.

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