A unique partnership with the University of California, (UCSF) School of Medicine; UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program; Latino Center for Medical Education & Research; California State University, Fresno
The Pre-medical & Health Scholars Program is a program developed by the University of California, San Francisco Fresno Latino Center for Medical Education and Research to provide support to disadvantaged or underrepresented Fresno State students committed to becoming competitive applicants to health professional schools. Selected students engage in a structured program of academic enrichment and social support, preparing them for admission into health professional school. The ultimate goal is for these individuals to become healthcare professionals that will practice in the Central Valley, providing care to the medically underserved.
Program Eligibility
- High school seniors that have been accepted into Fresno State or are in the application process or lower division Fresno State Students.
- Applicants must have a strong interest and commitment to a career in medicine, pharmacy or dentistry.
- Applicants must be either low-income individuals who are first-generation college students, and/or members of a group traditionally underrepresented in medicine.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Applicants must submit completed application which includes an official transcript, personal statement, financial documents and a letter of recommendation. Finalists will be selected for a personal interview.
Applications
Fresno State students - Program application deadline for Spring 2010 enrollment is November 30, 2009
For high school seniors class of 2010 – Program application deadline for 2010-2011 is to be determined
Awards & Benefits
As a Health Scholar you will …
- Participate in a one-week college transition summer program
- Participate in a monthly Scholar Seminar Series
- Benefit from support and advising from the program staff
- Receive tutoring and additional instruction for science & math courses
- Participate in an MCAT prep course
- Benefit from a supportive network of Health Scholars pursuing medical school
- Engage with local area physicians
- Receive medical school application assistance
- Attend field trips to the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine and a pre-medical conference
- Mentoring opportunities
- Receive a $250 bookstore gift certificate per semester
- Have access to a private Scholar Study Center with internet access
- Receive a $500 stipend for participating in a summer clinical and research placement
- Receive special recognition at annual Health Scholars Reception
Program Administrator
Katherine A. Flores, MD, Director
UCSF Fresno Latino Center
For more information regarding the Pre-medical and Health Scholars program, please phone 559-241-7670