After all application materials have been received, the completed application is reviewed by a screening committee and selected candidates are invited for an interview. The Committee on Admissions would like to interview every applicant who passes the initial evaluation screening process, but since this involves hundreds of applicants, it is impossible to accomplish. Only those students who, on the basis of application data, appear to merit serious consideration for admission are selected for interviews. Approximately 8% of all applicants will be asked to visit MSM for interviews. Invitations for interviews are in writing and the Admissions Office schedules all appointments. The interview is at the applicant's expense. If an applicant is planning an interview trip that will include the Atlanta area, it is appropriate to write the Admissions Officer, Office of Admissions, Morehouse School of Medicine, 720 Westview Drive, S.W., Atlanta, GA 30310-1495, and inquire if an interview will be requested. This inquiry should be made at least three weeks in advance of the anticipated travel.

The Morehouse School of Medicine's policies applying to the disclosure of information on student records are consistent with federal and state regulations. Applicants should be aware that letters and statements of recommendation or evaluation are prepared, submitted, or retained with a documented understanding of confidentially and are not subject to inspection by applicants. To ensure that the confidentiality of materials in each applicant's file is protected, members of the Admissions and Student Affairs Office staff will not divulge over the telephone, or in writing, information regarding a decision on an applicant. One exception to this rule is that, if written consent is given, the Admissions Office may inform the student's premedical advisor of action taken on the application by the Committee.

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