Additional Opportunities for Pre-Medical Students
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
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
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
PRIME US/SJV
Date: TBD, 2025
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
Medical Sciences Training Program (MSTP)
Date: TBD, 2025
Learn about UCSF’s MSTP from faculty administrators and students.
Intended Audience: Pre-Medical Students considering a dual degree, MD/PhD
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 School of Medicine Admissions Workshop
The Office of Post Baccalaureate and Outreach Programs' Annual UCSF School of Admissions Workshop will be in March 2025. Check back later for a confirmed date.
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.
