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Application Process

Congratulations on taking the first step to specializing your medical education.

There are two application cycles for the Distinction Track Program. Applications for tracks in Business & Leadership (DIBL), Global & Public Health (DIGPH), Health Equity & Medical Justice (DIHEMJ), Medical Education (DIME), and Urban Primary Care (DIUPC) are accepted in the spring semester of the M1 year, Application for the track in Research (DIR) are accepted in the summer between the M1 and M2 years.

You MUST meet the academic standing requirements detailed in SOM Policy 4.8.

If you have any questions, concerns, or experience problems with the application process, please contact Emily Noonan, in Undergraduate Medical Education.


2025 Application Cycle

DIBL, DIGPH, DIHEMJ, DIME, & DIUPC Tracks

Application timeline, 2025 

  • Info Session (Lunch and Learn) (virtual): Jan. 9
  • DT Student panel (virtual): Jan. 27
  • Applications open: Jan. 13
  • Applications due: Feb. 9 (11:59pm)
  • Review/Interviews: Feb. 12-March 12
  • Selections announced: March 17
  • Students accept by: March 24

Application Instructions

Application portals

DIR Track

Applications for Distinction in Research Track (DIR)

DIR applications for 2025 will open in July 2025.  

Contact with questions about the application process.


If you have any questions about the application process, please direct them to Emily Noonan, Undergraduate Medical Education.