CHOP Medical Career Design Fellowship

The Division of Orthopaedics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) funds a select number of Medical Career Design (MCD) Fellowships to allow recent college graduates the opportunity to explore many aspects of a medical career — research, clinical practice, education, advocacy and leadership. Each MCD fellow spends two years as an essential member of our research and clinical teams, mentored by our thought-leading faculty from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. CHOP’s Division of Orthopaedics was ranked #1 in the country by U.S. News & World Report for 2023-24.

The central aspect of the MCD fellow’s work will be coordinating and facilitating clinical research, including:

• Subject recruitment

• IRB submissions and renewals

• Data analysis/manuscript preparation

• Monitoring/maintaining data for study group databases and multicenter registries

This will include training in research ethics, research subject protections, clinical science study design, methodology, data analytics and statistical methodology. Successful MCD fellows will have opportunities to co-author medical journal submissions and are encouraged to present results at regional and national meetings. Through this immersive experience, the MCD fellow will learn how to initiate, design, complete and communicate clinical research. Each week, MCD fellows will work in our clinics as a scribe, helping our attending physicians with patient visits by populating medical records. The scribe role offers the MCD fellow a unique front-line physician shadowing role in performing a history and physical exam, interpreting image and lab data, and formulating clinical decisions.

Click here to learn more about the fellowship and its application process.

UCLA Pre-medical Enrichment Program (PREP)

PREP Application Open: 12/1/23

Application Close: 3/1/24 at 11:59pm PST

Program Dates: Jul. 8, 2024 – Aug. 16, 2024

Description: A 6-week intensive summer program that provides pre-med students with the means to strengthen their ability and readiness to study medicine.

Eligibility: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Must be a 3rd year, 4th year, or recent college graduate
• Applicants must come from an educationally or economically disadvantaged background
• Applicants must be U.S citizens, hold a permanent residency or have documentation of approved eligibility for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in the State of California
• Minimum 2.8 Cumulative GPA
• Applicants should have not taken the MCAT before July 15, 2024
• Demonstrated interest in addressing issues affecting underserved populations in healthcare
• Compelling personal statement (PDF Format)

Apply online here. 

USC Pre-Med Academy Application Open

The application for the new USC Pre-Med Academy is now open.  Offered free of charge through Bovard Scholars, the USC Pre-Med Academy is designed for high-achieving college students, nationwide, who have financial need and lack the resources needed to succeed in the highly competitive medical school application process. Our flexible, fully online program, offered at no-cost, is customized to recognize students’ strengths, connect them with peers, and guide students toward success in the medical school admissions process.

Our program provides personalized, one-on-one mentorship and advising from our medical school admissions expert, access to current medical students, practicing physicians, and medical school faculty and staff, MCAT test prep, nationwide peer community connections, relevant workshops, guest speakers, and complete application support—from the personal statement, and letters of recommendation to school selection and interviewing.   

 

To learn more about our program and to apply, please visit our website and check out our program overview video, near the top of the homepage.  We invite freshman and sophomore students with a 3.5 GPA or higher who are first-generation college students and/or Pell-eligible with a lack of access to advising, test prep and resources to apply.  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and space is limited, so please apply ASAP for the best chance of admission.  We will continue accepting applications until our class is full, or no later than November 18, 2022, whichever occurs first.  Our program begins mid-January 2023 and support continues throughout the pre-med planning, application, and decision-making process.

 

Please do not hesitate to reach out to Christine Crispen at ccrispen@usc.edu with any questions or feedback. 

Mentoring Opportunity: Physicians Unite to Lead Student Experiences (PULSE)

 PULSE connects undergraduate, pre-medical students with a physician mentor and facilitates medical exploration and conversation. Students commit to at least 2, 45-minute virtual meetings over the span of 3 months where students will learn about their physician’s career as well as learn more about a topic relevant to their speciality. More specifically, the second meeting will feature you casually presenting literature research to your mentor and having a meaningful discussion. During the Summer 2022 cycle, we will be launching a regional cohort program that matches students with physicians in the same geographic region. We hope this new program will foster opportunities for students and Physician Mentors to meet in-person outside of our program, if they so choose.

To apply, students can fill out the Google Form, linked below. Any student who is attending college in the U.S. (or recently graduated) is welcome to sign up. The application closes July 1st. To learn more about our program, please visit our website.

Website: https://www.pulse-program.org/ 

Student Registration Form: https://forms.gle/nHEhs3PtTizk9D8H6

Gerald E. Thomson Undergraduate Pre-Medical Program

GET-UPP is a free pre-medical mentorship program designed to supplement students’ academic trajectory as they pursue medical school admission.

 

Named in honor of Dr. Gerald Thomson, Professor of Medicine Emeritus at Columbia University, the Gerald E. Thomson Undergraduate Pre-Medical Program (GET-UPP) will serve undergraduate students from Columbia University, Barnard College, and the City University of New York schools. The program runs through the course of the academic year and once students are admitted, they may remain in the program until their undergraduate graduation.

Mission/Objective
 

The program provides career development support for participating scholars by providing opportunities to network with professionals in medical education and the healthcare workforce. Students are afforded clinical shadowing experiences along with a series of workshop sessions designed to bolster their academic and professional skillset throughout college and medical school. Interactions with medical students and faculty and academic counseling sessions round out the program experience.

The program aims to guide students in forming the foundation necessary to enhance their candidacy for successful matriculation to medical school. Program participants will complete the program with a better understanding of what it takes to successfully apply to medical school and position themselves optimally for a career in medicine.

Program activities for the 2022-2023 academic year will commence in late September. All 2022-2023 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.

The GET-UPP Program serves up to 50 underrepresented pre-medical students yearly. 

 

Eligible participants include, but are not limited to, those who identify as African American/Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, Hispanic/Latino, and/or those who are from communities of socioeconomic and educational disadvantage. 

 

Program applicants should:

• Be a rising sophomore, junior or senior enrolled at Columbia University, Barnard College, or one of the City University of New York schools, including community college campuses
• Identify as a US citizen, a permanent resident, or an individual granted deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services 
• Maintain an over-all GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Be able to attend all program activities typically held on Friday evenings.

Learn more and apply here. 

Pre-Medical Opportunities for American Indian and Alaska Native Learners

 2022 RISE Summer Academy

The RISE Summer Academy application is now open! The Summer Academy is intended for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIAN) who are preparing for the medical school application process.

Deadline to apply: April 15, 2022 by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

Applications are beginning to come in and there are only 20 spots to fill - apply now!

-To view application requirements, click here.

-Download the RISE Summer Academy flyer and visit the website for more information and to apply.

-For questions about the Summer Academy, please contact diversity.medicine@wsu.edu

Benefits of the RISE Summer Academy:

• Cost to attend: FREE

• Coursework including the Kaplan MCAT Prep course and Science Enhancements are covered by the program
• Travel to/from the WSU Health Sciences campus in Spokane
• Room and board during in-person days of the program

• Access to and exposure with medical school faculty, leadership, and students
• Development of Native Cultural identity in medicine and network of Native Physicians
• Coursework and exposure to become a more competitive applicant to medical school
• Direct access to medical school admissions deans and faculty with individual feedback on personal statements and mock interviews

2022 AIAN Medical School Application Workshop

The Northwest Native American Center of Excellence is excited to announce the 2022 American Indian/Alaska Native Medical School Application Workshop in collaboration with Oregon Health and Sciences University, Washington State University, University of Washington, and U.C. Davis School of Medicine. The workshop will be held virtually on Friday, May 6^th, 2022.

This workshop will comprehensively review the medical school admissions process, including: 1) practical tips for writing your personal statement and a 1:1 live feedback session, 2) requesting letters of recommendation, 3) mock medical school interviews in MMI and traditional formats, and 4) helpful tips for navigating the application process. 

Apply Now! 2022 AIAN Medical School Application Workshop Application

Application opens: Wednesday, March 16^th, 2022

Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 6^th, 2022

Eligibility: American Indian/Alaska Native pre-med students within 2 years of applying to medical school
Workshop Date: Friday, May 6^th, 2022

More Info: www.nnacoe.org/applicant-workshop

For questions, please email Christina Uh at uhc@ohsu.edu

Follow @nativehealthohsu on Instagram and Facebook for updates.

2022 Wy'east Post-Bac Program (conditional acceptance to OHSU, UC Davis SOM, or WSU COM)

The Wy’east Pathway is a FREE 10-month post-baccalaureate Pathway for AIAN learners who are passionate about becoming doctors and are on the brink of going to medical school. The goal is to prepare learners for the rigors of medical school and to provide cultural support and mentorship. The Pathway takes place at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, OR. Read more about Wy’east on our website. The application for Wy’east opens on April 1, 2022 – please reach out to wyeast@ohsu.edu for details. You can now register for the Wy’east Pathway Info Session and Q&A on April 16^th, 2022.

Applicants are welcome to apply to Wy’east in addition to our partner program hosted by Washington State University, the RISE Summer Academy – eligibility and application details for both programs can be found on the above websites.

You can find the Wy’east Pathway General flyer online here.

The Wy’east FAQ can be found here.

The Wy’east Pathway Info Session and Q&A flyer can be found here.

Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry Summer Program

The University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry is proud to bring back in person our Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) to the Dental School.    The Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) provides educational and professional development experiences for underrepresented minorities (URM) and/or disadvantaged students so that they can successfully gain admission into dental school and pursue a career in dentistry. SEP is a summer residential program that provides free housing and DAT preparation, and a stipend to cover food and travel expenses. The components of SEP include: 

• Preparation for the Dental Admission Test 
• Personalized assistance with the dental school application process 
• Admissions and financial aid workshops 
• Interview preparation 
• Hands-on Simulation Laboratory activities 
• Observations in the dental clinic and/or other primary care sites 
• Conversations with faculty about dental specialties 
• Academic success, professional development, and cultural competency seminars 
• Networking events with students, staff, faculty, alumni, and local dental professionals 
• Social outings including tours of Detroit, and trips to museums and sporting event
  

Application opens November 1 and closes February 15, 2021. To apply click here 

Summer Program: UCLA PREP (Pre-Medical Enrichment Program)

 

UCLA PREP is a unique non-residential program designed to provide premedical students from disadvantaged backgrounds with the means to strengthen their ability and readiness to study medicine.

Program Highlights

Any additional questions, email us at outreach@mednet.ucla.edu 

Weill Cornell Medicine Surgery Pipeline Program: Strengthening the Surgical Workforce Through Increased Diversity

Apply here 

 

Event: The Path to Physician Assistant, Pre-PA to PA-C

Join Heather Storm, Program Manager at the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA), as we review the PA profession and its career opportunities, what to expect in the application process and in PA school, and resources to guide you along the way. We will also have time for Q&A, so come prepared with any questions you might have about the PA profession!

Oct. 5, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Register here. 

Cycle 2016: Application Year Overview Part II: Today and Thursday!

ALL CYCLE 2016 APPLICANTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!

RSVP NOW! Cycle 2016: Application Year Overview-Part II

Please RSVP by Friday, April 8th

ALL CYCLE 2016 APPLICANTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!

Pre-Health Overview: April Sessions

Are you considering a career in the health profession? Do you have questions about being a pre-health student at Barnard and want to learn more? Are you interested in learning about the resources and advising support our office provides? Whether you are a first year or a senior, it's never too late to start exploring the health professions.

We invite you to come to a Pre-Health Overview Session to learn about what it means to be a pre-health student at Barnard College. These small group sessions will serve to provide you with an overview of:

• Academic Preparation 
• Gaining Meaningful Experience 
• Letters of Recommendation
• Committee Letter of Evaluation
• Resources and more!

Upcoming Sessions:
Tuesday, April 5th from 4:00-5:00pm

Friday, April 22nd from 12:00-1:00pm

All sessions will take place in the Deans Office Conference Room, Milbank 105 (check in at the front desk)

Pre-Health Overview Sessions will be held throughout the year. To sign up for a session, please click here. These sessions are intended to serve as your "first" pre-health advising appointment. We ask that you attend an overview session prior to scheduling an individual advising appointment with Dean Cohen, Associate Dean for Pre-Health Professions Advising.

In the meantime, please continue to check out our pre-health blog for upcoming events, opportunities, and important announcements.

We look forward to supporting you on your path to pursuing a career in the health professions!

Considering being a Pre-Health student at Barnard? Come to an Overview Session!

Are you considering a career in the health profession? Do you have questions about being a pre-health student at Barnard and want to learn more? Are you interested in learning about the resources and advising support our office provides? Whether you are a first year or a senior, it's never too late to start exploring the health professions.

We invite you to come to a Pre-Health Overview Session to learn about what it means to be a pre-health student at Barnard College. These small group sessions will serve to provide you with an overview of:

• Academic Preparation 
• Gaining Meaningful Experience 
• Letters of Recommendation
• Committee Letter of Evaluation
• Resources and more!

Upcoming Sessions:
Thursday, February 18th: 3:00-4:00pm
Thursday, February 25th: 3:00-4:00pm
Wednesday, March 3rd: 4:30-5:30pm (session filled) 
Thursday, March 10th: 4:00-5:00pm
All sessions will take place in the Deans Office Conference Room, Milbank 105 (check in at the front desk)

Pre-Health Overview Sessions will be held throughout the year. To sign up for a session, please click here. These sessions are intended to serve as your "first" pre-health advising appointment. We ask that you attend an overview session prior to scheduling an individual advising appointment with Dean Cohen, Associate Dean for Pre-Health Professions Advising.

In the meantime, please continue to check out our pre-health blog for upcoming events, opportunities, and important announcements.

We look forward to supporting you on your path to pursuing a career in the health professions!

Pre-Health Overview Sessions

Are you considering a career in the health profession? Do you have questions about being a pre-health student and want to learn more? Interested in learning about the resources and advising support our office provides? Whether you are a first year or a senior, it's never too late to start exploring the health professions.

Come to a Pre-Health Overview Session to learn about what it means to be pre-health at Barnard College. These small group sessions will serve to provide you with an overview of:

• Academic Preparation 
• Gaining Clinical, Research and Community Service Experience 
• Letters of Recommendation and Evaluation
• Resources and more!

Upcoming Sessions:
February 18th: 12:00-1:00pm
February 25th: 3:00-4:00pm
March 2nd: 4:30-5:30pm
All sessions will take place in the Deans Office Conference Room, Milbank 105 (check in at the front desk)

Pre-Health Overview Sessions will be held throughout the year. To sign up for a session, please click here. These sessions are intended to serve as your "first" pre-health advising appointment. We ask that you attend an overview session prior to scheduling an individual advising appointment with Dean Cohen, Associate Dean for Pre-Health Professions Advising.

In the meantime, don't forget to check out this blog frequently for upcoming events, opportunities, and important announcements.

We look forward to supporting you on your path to pursuing a career in the health professions!

It's Kick-off Time!

Are you planning to apply to health professional school in Cycle 2016? 

Please join us for the Application Year Overview: Part I to help kick off Cycle 2016! All students are strongly encouraged to attend! 

We will discuss:

• Application Timeline & Personal Readiness 
• Exam Preparation and Timing 
• Pre-Health Committee Letter Process
• Letters of Recommendation
• Primary & Secondary Exams
• Resources, Resources, Resources! 

The event is being held at two different times:
Tuesday, November 10 from 5:30pm-7:00pm, 202 Lehman Auditorium 

Thursday, November 12 from 12:00pm-1:00pm, 323 Milbank Hall (space is limited)

Please RSVP by Monday, November 9th at 12 noon.