Reapplicant Letter Packet Information

The Reapplicant process includes:

• Submitting new/updated documentation via the OPHA Canva Course
• Completing a Reapplicant interview
  • The interview is mainly to gain insight into changes and enhancements you have made to your application from the previous cycle. 
• The deadline to submit all documents is August 31 of your application year. 
• To request a reapplicant letter packet, please email us at preprofc@fiu.edu for further instructions.

• Letters of Recommendation Requirements

  Most professional programs require three letters of recommendation from faculty members that have taught you in a 3+ credit course. Most programs also limit students to a maximum of 6 letters of recommendation of which the remaining letters can come from physicians, research mentors, volunteering coordinators, etc. However, these requirements differ between programs* and some might additionally require a letter of recommendation from a professional in the field you are applying to (i.e. a physician, a dentist, etc.).

  Reapplicants should have the following: 

  • Pre-Medical: 
    • Two letters from science faculty who taught you in a 3 or more credit course 
    • One letter from any faculty that taught you in any 3 or more credit course (science or nonscience)
    • [Optional] A letter from a research mentor 
    • [Optional] A letter from a professional in your chosen field. Some programs require this letter.
  • Pre-Dental:
    • Two letters from science faculty who taught you in a 3 or more credit course 
    • We encourage you to get a letter from a dentist you have shadowed to show your commitment. If you can’t, consider another faculty or supervisor.
    • [Optional] A letter from a research mentor.

  Any NEW or UPDATED letters of recommendation for your letter packet should be submitted through Interfolio, for more details review our OPHA Canvas course. 

• Supporting Documentation & Application Prep

  Reapplicants are strongly encouraged to update their documents via our OPHA Canvas Course:

  • OPHA Personal History Questionnaire (tip: use this to record your activities and log hours of your experiences)
  • Personal Statement 
  • All Transcripts (unofficial) 
  • OPHA GPA Calculator Spreadsheet
    • Science GPA includes courses in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. For more information about which specific courses are included, please use the Course Classification Guide.
  • Official Test Scores 
  • List of Schools for Application 
  • Completed Primary Application
  • Pre-Heath Waiver Form & Fee or Fee Assistance Program Confirmation 
  • The deadline to submit all documents is August 31 of your application year. 
• OPHA Canvas Course
  Need to open a new FIU OPHA Canvas Course account? 

  Self-Enroll Here

  Already enrolled? 

  Existing accounts

   Important Notes:

  • This is NOT the same Canvas platform as your FIU classes use.  
    • Username and password are created by the student. Please keep track of this information in your records. 
    • This allows you to store all documentation and Letters of Recommendation until you are ready to apply to your professional program of choice. 
    • Both current students and Alumni have access to this Canvas Platform. 
    • We are unable to provide a refund for paid files. If you think you will qualify for the FAP, please wait to open your file until you receive approval from your corresponding application servicer.  
  • For students previously using the Sharepoint platform, you will need to re-submit your documents to the new Canvas platform. 
    • All Letters of Recommendation will continue to be on file. 
    • All Letters should be submitted to Interfolio.  

   For further instructions, please review the canvas course.