@Eeyore123 Yes, the “institutional letter of endorsement from the Health and Medicine Committee (HMC), a group of faculty and senior staff with a range of interdisciplinary expertise.” UChicago’s Pre-Health FAQ says the following about pre-med entering vs. applying:
https://careeradvancement.uchicago.edu/careers-in/healthcare/pre-health-faqs
“Usually about 150 entering first-years indicate that they are interested in medical school. Each year, we support approximately 100-125 students and alumni in their applications to medical school. It is important to remember that a big part of the college experience is exploring new interests—both academically and personally—and learning more about the various career paths that are possible. There will absolutely be students who feel certain that they wish to be a physician, but after being on campus, find that their eyes have been opened to a number of different fields that they wish to explore, and possibly to select as the right path for them. Our goal is to assist in this decision-making process and support our students every step of the way.”