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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><a href="https://latinx.ucsf.edu/">UCSF Latinx Center of Excellence</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><a href="https://latinx.ucsf.edu/lcoe-aspiring-physicians-program-app">Aspiring Physicians Program (APP)</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Info Session: Thursday, January 22nd, at 5:00 PM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://ucsf.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aXfB1Vw05DphqZ0">REGISTER FOR THE INFO SESSION</a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>OVERVIEW<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The program is comprised of a five-week intensive summer program and an academic year of mentoring, advising, and professional development. Students must meet program requirements, apply, and be selected for the program, which provides
a summer stipend of $2500. No clinical observations will take place at any UCSF campus. The 2026 summer program will be hybrid with some in-person sessions at UCSF and UCSF Fresno. The five-week summer program will run from June 1 to July 3, 2026.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black">The program will provide valuable insights on:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">Navigating the medical school application process<o:p></o:p></li><li style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">Introduction to MCAT preparation<o:p></o:p></li><li style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">Hands-on activities with healthcare professionals<o:p></o:p></li><li style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">And much more...<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black">This session is designed for
<u>students interested in pursuing a career in medicine.</u><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="color:black">Please share this opportunity with your networks, students, or anyone who might be interested</span></b><span style="color:black">. Attached is a flyer with details, and here’s the
<b>registration link</b>: <a href="https://ucsf.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aXfB1Vw05DphqZ0">
https://ucsf.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aXfB1Vw05DphqZ0</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="color:black">APPLICATION<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">APPLICATION OPEN NOW!! <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:red">DEADLINE: Feb. 13, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Applications will be reviewed on a<b> rolling basis</b>. The final deadline to apply is February 13, 2026. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The <a href="https://latinx.ucsf.edu/lcoe-aspiring-physicians-program-app">LCOE Aspiring Physicians Program (APP)</a> is a premedical support program for students who identify as medically, economically, or educationally disadvantaged at
Fresno State, UC Merced, and San Francisco State. The APP program is open to all students who are interested in working with medically, economically, or educationally disadvantaged populations. If you believe that you can benefit from this program, please
consider applying. All are welcome to apply.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>LOCATIONS<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><b><a href="http://latinx.ucsf.edu/lcoe-app-fresno-stateuc-merced">Fresno State/UC Merced</a><o:p></o:p></b></li></ul>
<p class="MsoListParagraph">The UCSF LCOE Aspiring Physicians Program (APP) at Fresno State/UC Merced begins with a five-week intensive summer program where students participate in medical school preparatory activities.
<a href="http://latinx.ucsf.edu/lcoe-app-fresno-stateuc-merced">Learn more about APP at Fresno State/UC Merced</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><b><a href="https://latinx.ucsf.edu/lcoe-app-sfsu">San Francisco State University</a><o:p></o:p></b></li></ul>
<p class="MsoListParagraph">The UCSF LCOE Aspiring Physicians Program (APP) at San Francisco State begins with a five-week intensive summer program where students participate in medical school preparatory activities.
<a href="https://latinx.ucsf.edu/lcoe-app-sfsu">Learn more about APP at SFSU</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="color:black">QUESTIONS? CONTACT<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">For questions, contact the Program Coordinator:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Stephanie Gordon Rivera (<a href="mailto:stephanie.gordonrivera@ucsf.edu?subject=APP%20-%20SFSU">stephanie.gordonrivera@ucsf.edu</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Stephanie Gordon-Rivera, MPH<b> </b>
(she/her/Ella)<br>
</span><b><span style="color:#7E8083">Project & Policy Analyst<br>
UCSF Latinx Center of Excellence<br>
</span></b><b><span style="color:#509199">ZUCKERBERG SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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