CV Even though the format and function of a CV can defer from a resume, we accept both and have no preference on which type you submit, with exeception to the Three Year PhD to MD program that requires a CV. Fee Applications to Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons (P&S) must be submitted through AMCAS. The AMCAS processing fee is $160. Once you have submitted your AMCAS application, you will be invited to complete the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (P&S) secondary application.There is a non-refundable $110 application fee, which may be waived in cases of financial hardship. RL We welcome letters of recommendation from both individual and premedical advisory groups who have a genuine knowledge of you and your capabilities and thus can provide more than routine praise. The Admissions Committee requires 3 letters of recommendation and accepts no more than 7. One must come from a science faculty member, teacher or research mentor. The Committee will accept up to seven letters of recommendation, but keep in mind that letters from people who do not know you personally cannot be given serious consideration Transcript An official final undergraduate transcript stating the date and degree received