RFP Independent Review of School of Medicine Admissions and Student Success - 2026

Wayne State University seeks a qualified consulting firm to conduct an independent, data‑driven review of its School of Medicine admissions processes and the full student‑success continuum. The effort will assess governance, evaluate the link between admissions criteria and outcomes, benchmark against peer institutions, and deliver a comprehensive set of recommendations and a future‑state roadmap. The work must be completed within a 12‑week window beginning early December 2026, with key interim deliverables at weeks 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12. The university will evaluate proposals on methodology, domain expertise, data‑handling capability, team experience, and cost. • Evaluate admissions policies, committee structures, conflict‑of‑interest controls, and interview/ scoring rubrics. • Perform longitudinal analysis linking admissions variables to USMLE performance, attrition, graduation, and residency placement. • Review student‑support services (advising, tutoring, wellness, accommodations) and staffing levels, and benchmark against ≥5 comparable public urban medical schools. • Produce a workplan, current‑state assessment, diagnostic/benchmarking report, 90‑day action plan, and final 12‑ to 24‑month implementation roadmap with executive presentations.