Holistic Review — Shaping the Medical Profession One Applicant at a Time

Interview with Dr. Richard Schwartzstein on the goals and strategies behind the holistic admissions movement at U.S. medical schools. (13:11)Download Key aspects of behavior, character, and performance that are essential for physicians can't be predicted from MCAT scores and grades (metrics that are also influenced by many diverse factors). Some medical schools have therefore embraced holistic review of applicants.