The URI/Brown Early Identification Program is a plan for the early acceptance of URI sophomores into the School of Medicine at Brown University. Brown University Medical School considers program entrants essentially to be members of the Brown University Medical School, therefore, URI students who are accepted to the program must be:

1. Rhode Island residents who are highly motivated and exceptionally qualified.
2. Graduates of a RI high school.
3. Are interested in studying medicine at Brown.
4. Have completed at least three full semesters at URI, and have at least four semesters to complete.
5. Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50.

In December of each year, all eligible students must apply in writing to the URI Health Professions Advisory Committee (URI HPAC) for nomination to this program. In early February for each student who has applied, the Committee conducts a careful evaluation of the student's academic and personal qualifications. This step includes an interview with the Committee. The URI HPAC selects these nominees on the basis of academic excellence and exceptional promise. For each nominated student, a completed application and the Committee's letter of evaluation are forwarded to the Dean of Medicine at Brown University.

Final decisions on all applications are made by the admissions committee at Brown University School of Medicine.

1. Evidence of exceptional achievements and promise.
2. HPAC letter of recommendation.
3. GPA.
4. Difficulty and rigor of university courses.
5. SAT scores and high school average.
6. Letters of recommendation.
7. Essay indicating self-awareness and suitability, motivation and history of career choice.
8. Health related work or volunteer experience.