UNSOM Students: 4th Year Class: MSPE/Dean's Letter

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The Medical Student Performance Evaluation, or Dean's Letter, is a narrative form of evaluation prepared by the Associate Dean for Student Affairs for each graduating student. This evaluation is provided each November 1, via the Electronic Residency Application Services (ERAS), to all programs each student has applied to using that service. For students going through the Early Match, the letter is provided by mail on November 1 for each program specified by the student. November 1 is a national release date all medical schools use.

A sample MSPE for UNSOM students is available here.

The Associate Dean for Student Affairs meets with each student in either Reno or Las Vegas from July through September. The purpose of this meeting is discussion and advisement with each student about specialty choice, review of application strategies, CVs and personal statements. A draft MSPE is shared with each student during the MSPE meeting.

Students can contact Brandi Taylor, Coordinator of Medical School Records & Registration, at btaylor@medicine.nevada.edu or 775-784-2022 for an appointment in either Reno or Las Vegas. Students can also contact the Interim Associate Dean for Student Affairs with questions at pdupey@medicine.nevada.edu or by calling 775-784-6063.

Students provide a copy of their CV, personal statement and a biographical form one week before their appointment.