PS Write a personal statement. Please address the following questions in a two- to three-page essay, typed and double-spaced. Provide equal time to each question, and in your answers use as much detail as possible, and use specific examples: Describe your specific areas of interest within epidemiology. Which primary faculty members in the Department of Epidemiology do you think most closely share your areas of interest? What previous experiences have influenced your decision to pursue a degree in epidemiology? How do you see yourself using this degree in the five years following graduation? GPA A Bachelor’s Degree with at least grade-point average of 3.0. CV Provide your resume, describing educational and employment history. Fee The cost for a SOPHAS application is $135 for the first school or program to which you apply. Once you have submitted all your materials to SOPHAS and your transcripts have been verified, you will receive an email from the University of Iowa which will provide you with detailed instructions on setting up a University of Iowa account and paying the $60 supplemental University of Iowa fee by credit card ($100 for international applicants). Your application will be reviewed once this step is complete. RL Provide three letters of recommendation. These letters are submitted by your letter writers through SOPHAS. Transcript Provide official transcripts showing all previous undergraduate and graduate work with grades and degrees A note for International Students: SOPHAS only accepts WES-evaluated transcripts. However, the University of Iowa does NOT accept WES evaluated transcripts. Therefore, you MUST send a separate official transcript to University of Iowa Office of International Graduate Admissions.