Individuals from any accredited college or university who meet the minimum academic requirements are eligible for admission into the program. The application window opens in July each year. All application materials must be requested and received by the second Friday in January to allow time for the program to review the application and schedule an interview.
Applicants must submit the following:
- Completed electronic program application. Applicants for the 2025-26 cohort, please use this link.
- Applicants will be asked to upload a personal statement, resume, and completed prerequisite form with the application. Directions for these documents are on the application.
- Applicants may save the application and return to it any any time prior to submitting.
- Download the prerequisite form here: Fillable Document OR Blank Document
Official transcripts for all post-secondary coursework must come directly from the institution and must be delivered electronically via email to CPiAHadministration@vumc.org or mailed in a sealed envelope to the following address:
CPiAH Administration
2215 Garland Ave.
Light Hall, Room 312
Nashville, TN 37232-0495Unofficial transcripts may be sent to the program director, Holly Covas, at holly.covas@vumc.org for review until official transcripts are received by CPiAH
Applicants will be notified via email once all transcripts have been received.
- Three references from current or previous faculty, current or previous employers, or individuals familiar with the applicant's performance as a student or employee. References will be sent a link to the evaluation form once the application is submitted.
- Reference letters may include one personal reference if it is not feasible to obtain three professional references.
Please note that all references are subject to verification.
$50 Non-refundable application fee.
Students who meet all criteria for priority acceptance will be allowed to bypass selection by the program advisory committee and will be accepted into the program following their interview. Criteria for this priority selection are:
- Science and total GPA of 3.60 or higher
- Average recommendation score of 3.60 or higher
- Average interview score of 3.60 or higher
Any questions regarding the application process should be directed to the Program Director, Holly Covas, at holly.covas@vumc.org or by calling 615-322.8681.