Pre-Med Enrichment Program (PREP) is a 6-week intensive summer program, designed for Juniors, Seniors, and Recent College Graduates that provides pre-med students with the means to strengthen their ability and readiness to study medicine. Specifically, the program prepares students through academic enrichment, personal development, MCAT review sessions, longitudinal application support, focus on health disparities, interview skills and practice, and longitudinal mentorship.
Full participation in the PREP program allows participants to enhance their chances of being accepted to medical school and succeeding once there.
PREP is designed to support students who have experienced social, economic, or educational disadvantages in their journey to medical education.
PREP Application Open: 12/2/24
Application Close: March 3, 2025 @ 11:59AM (PST)
Program Dates: July 7, 2025 – August 15, 2025
Eligibility: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Must be a 3rd year, 4th year, or recent college graduate
- Come from an educationally or economically disadvantaged background
- 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, 2025
- Demonstrated interest in addressing issues affecting underserved populations in healthcare
- Compelling personal statement (PDF Format)