[UCM LIST: Healthprofadvising-l] UCLA PREP 2019 APPLICATION OPEN -- CLOSES MARCH 3RD 2019

[Erica Robbins]

Message forwarded on behalf of the UCLA PREP Program:

UCLA Pre-Medical / Pre-Dental Enrichment Program (UCLA PREP) 2019<http://medschool.ucla.edu/current-ucla-prep>
Now OPEN!  Application closes March 3rd, 2019


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UCLA Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Enrichment Program (UCLA PREP)<https://medschool.ucla.edu/current-ucla-prep>
UCLA PREP is a non-residential program designed to provide premedical and pre-dental students from disadvantaged backgrounds with a means of strengthening their ability and readiness to study medicine or dentistry. As a result of full participation in UCLA PREP, participants should have enhanced their chances of being accepted to medical or dental school and succeeding once there.
Program Components

  *   Group and individualized medical/dental application preparation sessions
  *   Problem-based learning
  *   Learning Skills
  *   MCAT/DAT preparation workshops
  *   Shadowing experience
  *   Volunteer/service opportunities
  *   Interview Skills workshop and Mock MMI’s.
  *   Mentoring
  *   Career Guidance and personal development
  *   Exploration to other Health Sciences field/career
  *   Networking opportunities with UCLA PREP alumni, Medical and Dental students, & UCLA Faculty & staff
Student Eligibility
Students are eligible for UCLA PREP as long as they have not previously applied to medical and/or dental school and are not applying to medical or dental school in 2018. We accept community college, out-of-state and post-baccalaureate students. Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

  *   Come from an educationally or economically disadvantaged background.
  *   Applicants must be a U.S citizen or hold a permanent resident visa, or documentation of approved eligibility for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in the State of California
  *   Minimum 2.5 science GPA for freshmen and sophomores
  *   Minimum 2.8 science GPA for juniors and seniors
  *   One year of biology or chemistry completed by the beginning of the program
     *   Semester System: 2 courses
     *   Quarter System: 3 courses
  *   Two (2) letters of recommendation, one from a science professor and one from a counselor/premedical advisor or employer/internship recommending participation in the PREP program
  *   Demonstrated interest in addressing issues affecting underserved populations in healthcare.
  *   Compelling personal statement.

How to Apply:

STEP 1:COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION

 APPLY HERE<https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4606337/2019-UCLA-PREP-Application>

All documents below needs to be uploaded through the online application portal (PDF COPY REQUIRED)

  *   Copy of your financial aid award letter from your undergraduate institution for the current year.

  *   Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (PDF Form)
  *   Personal Essay of 2-3 pages describing your personal, family and community background; your motivation for a medical career; what you have done to develop your interest and knowledge of modern medicine; and what you hope to accomplish by participation in UCLA PREP

Letter of Recommendation: Letter writers will receive an e-mail (the letter writers email address that the applicant inputed in their application) granting them access and instructions on how to upload their letters online.

  *   Two letters of recommendation, one from a science professor (math, biology, chemistry and other science course) and one from a premedical advisor or employer.
     *   The applicant will receive an auto generated email confirmation whenever an LOR has been submitted in their behalf by their writers.
     *   It is the applicants responsibility to follow-up with their letter writers for a timely submission of their letter of recommendations.



Helpful Links:

PREP 2019 Application process<https://medschool.ucla.edu/current-how-to-apply>

PREP 2019 FAQ<https://medschool.ucla.edu/current-faq>

SAMPLE PREP 2018 Application<https://medschool.ucla.edu/workfiles/Site-Current/DIO/SAMPLE%20PREP%202018%20Application.pdf>

PREP 2017 Calendar<https://medschool.ucla.edu/workfiles/Site-Current/DIO/PREP%202017%20Calendar.pdf>


For more information, please visit our website below:
PREP WEBSITE:  https://medschool.ucla.edu/current-ucla-prep



Please send all inquiries to: UCLAPREP at mednet.ucla.edu<mailto:UCLAPREP at mednet.ucla.edu>

David Geffen School of Medicine
Diversity Inclusion, & Outreach
885 Tiverton Avenue Suite 305
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 825-3575


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