Interview describing Frist College of Medicine Speed Recruitment of their first class.

Sprint-Recruiting a New Class: How the Frist College of Medicine at Belmont University Built an Admissions Process from Scratch

Abstract: When a new medical school receives preliminary accreditation, the admissions team faces a sprint-recruiting timeline to assemble an inaugural class in months rather than years. In this Q&A interview, Jean Shelton, Assistant Dean for Admissions at the Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University, shares how ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Published April 16, 2026

Medical School Admissions Committee Decision

Admissions Committees: The Art of the Decision

Abstract: Faculty serve three to four year terms on admissions committees, so they can vary significantly year-to-year with shifting priorities over time. Committee members filter applications through their experiences with past students, including both successful ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated October 27, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD