Additional Opportunities for Pre-Medical Students

two women The Office of Post Baccalaureate and Outreach Programs offers opportunities for undergraduate students to interact with UCSF faculty, students, and staff. We offer an annual admissions workshop in March and participate in multiple pre-medical and medical student organization conferences. In addition, we visit local community colleges and college campuses to talk about medical school admissions requirements. Learn more about our upcoming outreach events below.

Upcoming Outreach Events

Virtual Open Houses

Virtual Interview Workshop

Thursday, September 26, 2024, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Learn how to prepare for a virtual medical school interview. Tips on personal presentation, technology, and engagement with your interviewers.

Intended Audience: Applicants currently applying to medical school

Virtual Interview Workshop Registration is closed

Medical School Admissions 101

Thursday, October 3, 2024, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m

Gain insights into components of a competitive application for medical school and general prerequisites, including coursework, extracurriculars, MCAT, and letters of recommendation.

Intended Audience: High School, Early College Students or Career Changers

Medical School Admissions 101 Registration is closed

Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm

Learn about UCSF’s MSTP from faculty administrators and students.

Intended Audience: Pre-Medical Students considering a dual degree, MD/PhD

Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) Registration is closed

PRIME-US/SJV

Thursday, February 13, 2025, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm.

Learn about UCSF's special programs in medical education for the Urban Underserved communities and San Joaquin Valley.

Intended Audience: Pre-Medical Students considering service to the urban underserved and CA Central Valley communities

PRIME-US/SJV Registration is closed

Medical School Admissions 101 for Community College Students

Date: TBD, 2025

Gain insights into components of a competitive application for medical school and general prerequisites, including coursework, extracurriculars, MCAT, and letters of recommendation for students in community college.

Intended Audience: Community College Students or Career Changers

Annual UCSF Medical School 101

The Office of Post Baccalaureate and Outreach Programs' Annual UCSF Medical School 101 will be on

Saturday, March 1, 2025. Registration is now closed.

This FREE, virtual workshop includes presentations on:

Developing a competitive medical school application
Understanding the UCSF medical school application process
A Day in the Life of a Medical Student
Financial Aid for Medical School
Information about the UCSF School of Medicine Post Baccalaureate Program
The cost is FREE
No group registration is offered

Interested in other opportunities for pre-medical students?

Visit the UCSF Center for Science Education and Outreach and the UCSF Fresno Office of Health Career Pathways for more career pathway and exploration programs.

Check out the UCSF School of Medicine Post Baccalaureate Program webpage for information on our graduate certificate program designed to help individuals increase their chances of gaining admission to medical school.