General Admissions Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be committed to practice in the underserved communities of California
• Come from an educationally and/or economically disadvantaged background
• Have completed an undergraduate degree in an accredited US college or university
• Have completed all, or the majority of the requirements, for medical school
• Have attained the minimum GPA and MCAT scores required by each program (MCAT not required for time-time applicants)
• Be a resident of California

Please note that admission into a postbaccalaureate program at the UC Schools of Medicine in no way guarantees admission to the UC Schools of Medicine.  On an annual basis, the Consortium recommends to the UC medical schools those students who have successfully completed the requirements of the postbaccalaureate programs.  Acceptance decisions are made solely by the Schools of Medicine.

Cost:

For the summer component, programs provide room and board or stipends to assist with living expenses, and pay for educational workshops and resources.  Students are responsible for costs incurred during the academic year, including living expenses, tuition/registration fees and additional educational expenses.  As only a portion of these costs can be defrayed by student loans for eligible candidates, participants should plan accordingly.  Financial Aid Offices associated with the programs are available to offer their assistance.  Participants are encouraged to apply for financial aid early.