Application Process

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The certification and submission section prevents me from completing the application. What should I do?
Please review each section of the application to identify any required fields you may have missed. The Schools Attended section is typically where applicants fail to select a response to the degree question or do not select the “I have entered all the colleges I attended” statement.

How do I know if my materials have been received by the SHPEP/MSIPI National Program Office?
It can take up to 10 business days for the National Program Office to process application materials once they have been received. Please log into your application to check the Application Status for updates. However, the processing time is different if the application is submitted after the materials have been received. In this instance, it can take up to two business days to process materials and update the status in the application dashboard.

How do I know that the program site(s) I designated have received my application?
Program sites automatically receive applications once the National Program Office completes your application by processing all of your application materials.

How can I tell if I’ve successfully submitted my application?
The right side of your application dashboard will display the “Submitted” status.

Can I change my designated site(s) after my application is submitted?
Designated program sites cannot be changed once you submit your application.

My college/university does not calculate GPA. How do I complete the application?
All students must enter a GPA to proceed with the application. Please enter 2.50 for the GPA and email shpep@aamc.org once you have submitted your application. The SHPEP/MSIPI National Program Office will then inform your designated program(s) of your actual GPA status.