Commonly referred to as GET-UPP, the Gerald E. Thomson Undergraduate Pre-medical Program is a free pre-med mentorship program designed to supplement students’ academic trajectory as they pursue medical school admission. The program provides participants with opportunities to network with professionals in medical education and healthcare through mentorship sessions, lectures with clinical faculty, virtual shadowing activities, and medical school admissions representatives. The GET-UPP Program serves up to 50 pre-medical students from Columbia College, Barnard College, and undergraduate programs at the City Universities of New York.
Program activities for the 2021-2022 academic year will commence in late September. All 2020-2021 program activities have been hosted remotely and the program will continue in an all-virtual format until in-person activity is deemed feasible by university guidance.
Next Steps
• Review the application instructions, eligibility guidelines, and program overview here.
• Attend our Virtual Information Session for prospective students on Fri, March 26, at 4:30pm.
• Apply for admission by Saturday May 15th at 11:59pm EST.
If you have any other questions about the program, please reach out to Deya Luna at dl2714@cumc.columbia.edu. We look forward to reviewing your application.
