Applicants should have a B.S. or B.A. with a major in any of the Biological or Physical sciences (Biological Psychology, Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science are all OK). Recommended course requirements for entry into the Program are mathematics through calculus, general physics, general biology, general chemistry, and organic chemistry. Laboratory research experience is desirable. Applicants are required to take the Graduate Record Examination (general exam only, the advanced test is no longer required) or Medical College Admission Test, and are encouraged to take the Examinations in November or earlier so that the scores will be available in time for evaluation starting December 16. The institution code for Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is 5316.  Two letters of recommendation, transcripts of undergraduate grades and a statement of interest are required. The deadline for submission of completed applications (including letters of recommendation and EITHER Graduate Record Exam scores OR Medical College Admission Test scores) is December 15 (this is an earlier deadline than other graduate programs at Johns Hopkins Univeristy School of Medicine). All candidates will be notified of the Admission Committee's decision by April 15. When feasible, applicants will be invited to visit The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine campus before a decision on admission is made. Our next round of interviews will take place on Friday, February 6, 2009.  This is the only date that we will interview, so please make a note of it.  Candidates are accepted only for fall admission. Candidates for the M.A. degree are not accepted.