Current Application Support Series (CASS)

Careers in Healthcare has developed the Current Application Support Series (CASS) to provide tailored, equitable support in the areas where each applicant feels they need it most.  Current applicants may utilize as many or as few of these resources as they wish, based on your personal and scheduling needs.  We're here to promote your success, your way.

Foundational Workshops

Though CASS participants are not required to attend any workshops, we strongly encourage you to participate in the Foundational Workshops to get a solid handle on your application strategy. These include:  

  • Evaluating Your Candidacy 

  • Application Timeline 

Application Component Workshops

These sessions will cover the various AMCAS application components and processes, and help fine-tune your application materials to showcase your strengths and accomplishments. Individual session topics include: 

  • Work and Activities

  • Letters and School Lists

  • Personal Statement Lab Series 

  • CASPer and PREview 

  • AMCAS Bootcamp 

  • Secondary Applications 

  • Interviews 

Specialized Advising Appointments

Each of these appointment types are available for CASS participants to schedule at any point in the application cycle, and offer more individualized guidance for your questions and concerns. Appointment topics include:  

  • Evaluating Your Candidacy Review 

  • Work and Activities Review 

  • Personal Statement Review 

  • Secondary Essay Review 

  • Mock Interviews and Mock MMI 

MCAT & Exam Preparation

We offer mock MCAT tests each January and April, as well as mock situational judgment exams. We also partner with Blueprint to provide accessible exam preparation materials. However you choose to prepare for these exams, we're here to support you! Visit here to learn more. 

Weekly Newsletter

Reminders about application deadlines, upcoming CASS workshops, and other important details are communicated through the CIH email newsletter.  

Our communications regarding the application cycle start in late September each year. If you have not heard from us by October 1st of the year you plan to enter the application cycle, reach out to us at cih@uchicago.edu.