[UCM LIST: Healthprofadvising-l] CA Postbaccalaureate Consortium Opportunities: November 2025

Wed Nov 5 09:11:23 PST 2025

Greetings!

This email is to share information about the California Postbaccalaureate Consortium<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/health.ucdavis.edu/postbacc-consortium/__;!!LQC6Cpwp!rW9zZMYDjoV5wHs8SUkq4B2n94mTa9O4al2z1LvBIGqcO3zBSWtYtmYeF9DXOUJXz6aWW4fkZDXuoolbAakDPFH7dcYdqyB424tdfB0sB0iGBjk$> 2025-2026 application cycle. The application opens on December 1, 2025.

About:
California Postbaccalaureate Consortium programs are a partnership of premedical programs at the Schools of Medicine at Charles R. Drew University, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Los Angeles, UC San Francisco, and Tribal Health - Cal Poly Humboldt. The California Postbaccalaureate Consortium programs offer comprehensive academic enhancer pre-medical postbaccalaureate programs designed to assist students in gaining admission to medical school who are committed to practicing in underserved communities of California. Each Program provides:

  *   An intensive Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/health.ucdavis.edu/postbacc-consortium/mcat-scholarship__;!!LQC6Cpwp!rW9zZMYDjoV5wHs8SUkq4B2n94mTa9O4al2z1LvBIGqcO3zBSWtYtmYeF9DXOUJXz6aWW4fkZDXuoolbAakDPFH7dcYdqyB424tdfB0sfzW9u_Y$> preparation and learning skills component.
  *   Enrollment in upper-division science courses during the academic year.
  *   Guidance throughout the medical school application process.
Admission Requirements

  *   Have demonstrated commitment to practice in the underserved communities of California
  *   Have completed an undergraduate degree in an accredited US college or university
  *   Be a resident of California, as defined by the University of California Office of the President<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.ucop.edu/residency/residency-requirements.html__;!!LQC6Cpwp!rW9zZMYDjoV5wHs8SUkq4B2n94mTa9O4al2z1LvBIGqcO3zBSWtYtmYeF9DXOUJXz6aWW4fkZDXuoolbAakDPFH7dcYdqyB424tdfB0sdesKyxg$>
  *   Come from an economically and educationally adverse backgrounds and geographically underserved communities.
     *   The California Postbaccalaureate Consortium programs are committed to serving students from economically and educationally adverse backgrounds and geographically underserved communities.
     *   If you are uncertain of your status, we encourage you to apply!
Deadlines:

  *   UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC San Francisco, Charles Drew U., Huwighurruk first-time applicant deadline: March 2, 2026
  *   Re-applicant Deadlines:
     *   Charles Drew University: April 6, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. (PST)
     *   UC Davis and UC San Francisco: May 4, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. (PST)
     *   Huwighurruk: March 2, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. (PST)
     *   UC Irvine: March 2, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. (PST)
     *   UC Los Angeles (RAP):
        *   Early Bird - May 4, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. (PST)
        *   Standard - May 25, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. (PST)
Please note that the PostBacc program at UC Los Angeles is strictly for re-applicants.
*First-time applicants are defined as those who have never applied to medical school but have completed the requirements for entrance into the Postbaccalaureate programs. Re-applicants are those who have applied to a US medical school in the past but were not granted admission.

Application Portal:
https://postbac.meded.uci.edu/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/postbac.meded.uci.edu/__;!!LQC6Cpwp!rW9zZMYDjoV5wHs8SUkq4B2n94mTa9O4al2z1LvBIGqcO3zBSWtYtmYeF9DXOUJXz6aWW4fkZDXuoolbAakDPFH7dcYdqyB424tdfB0sECXQD84$>

Any questions? Email pbcentraladmin at health.ucdavis.edu<mailto:pbcentraladmin at health.ucdavis.edu>

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We invite pre-medicine students to join our upcoming webinar and virtual group session in November for students to learn more about the Huwighurruk (Tribal Health) postbacc program and take a deep dive into the six program partners, with reps from Charles Drew, UCI, UCD, Huwighurruk UCSF, and UCLA  for the “Meet the Advisors” webinar.

More details regarding the November sessions:

Virtual Group Session

  *   Postbacc Program: Huwighurruk
  *   Date/Time: November 19, 2025, from 1-2pm (PST)
  *   Meeting Link: https://ucdavishealth.zoom.us/j/93531111052?pwd=JdWqFaquhbBsVfPhvMh6J9hzhTXolN.1<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ucdavishealth.zoom.us/j/93531111052?pwd=JdWqFaquhbBsVfPhvMh6J9hzhTXolN.1__;!!LQC6Cpwp!rW9zZMYDjoV5wHs8SUkq4B2n94mTa9O4al2z1LvBIGqcO3zBSWtYtmYeF9DXOUJXz6aWW4fkZDXuoolbAakDPFH7dcYdqyB424tdfB0suIby1gg$>
Consortium Monthly Webinar

  *   Meet the Advisors: Deep dive into the six program partners, with reps and students from Charles Drew, UCI, UCD, Huwighurruk (Tribal Health), UCSF, and UCLA.
  *   Date/Time: November 20, 2025, 4-5:30pm (PST)
  *   Meeting Link: https://ucdavishealth.zoom.us/j/99003622967?pwd=KW6c8FeUaoSnvXZ0hbc7m3Yb2sKSBi.1<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ucdavishealth.zoom.us/j/99003622967?pwd=KW6c8FeUaoSnvXZ0hbc7m3Yb2sKSBi.1__;!!LQC6Cpwp!rW9zZMYDjoV5wHs8SUkq4B2n94mTa9O4al2z1LvBIGqcO3zBSWtYtmYeF9DXOUJXz6aWW4fkZDXuoolbAakDPFH7dcYdqyB424tdfB0s0vRd74I$>
     *   Meeting ID: 990 0362 2967
     *   Passcode: 698548

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Below are our updates for November!
November 2025 Updates:
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  *   CAPB Consortium
     *   Application Live on December 1, 2025
     *   Please share with your pre-med students: CA pre-med survey, view attachment
  *   Monthly Virtual Group Sessions/Webinars
     *   Interested pre-med students can join and ask questions!
        *   Postbacc Program: Huwighurruk
        *   Date/Time: November 19, 2025, from 1-2pm (PST)
        *   Meeting Link: https://ucdavishealth.zoom.us/j/93531111052?pwd=JdWqFaquhbBsVfPhvMh6J9hzhTXolN.1<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ucdavishealth.zoom.us/j/93531111052?pwd=JdWqFaquhbBsVfPhvMh6J9hzhTXolN.1__;!!LQC6Cpwp!rW9zZMYDjoV5wHs8SUkq4B2n94mTa9O4al2z1LvBIGqcO3zBSWtYtmYeF9DXOUJXz6aWW4fkZDXuoolbAakDPFH7dcYdqyB424tdfB0suIby1gg$>
     *   Meet the Advisors
        *   Description: Deep dive into the six program partners, with reps and students from Charles Drew, UCI, UCD, Huwighurruk (Tribal Health), UCSF, and UCLA.
        *   Date/Time: November 20, 2025, 4-5:30pm (PST)
        *   Meeting Link: https://ucdavishealth.zoom.us/j/97698679487?pwd=qQmopNf3h5i8H4zryeOH0CZKxmeplm.1<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ucdavishealth.zoom.us/j/97698679487?pwd=qQmopNf3h5i8H4zryeOH0CZKxmeplm.1__;!!LQC6Cpwp!rW9zZMYDjoV5wHs8SUkq4B2n94mTa9O4al2z1LvBIGqcO3zBSWtYtmYeF9DXOUJXz6aWW4fkZDXuoolbAakDPFH7dcYdqyB424tdfB0sAvlTclo$>

Meeting ID: 976 9867 9487

Passcode: 692364

  *   Virtual Advising Sessions w/ Consortium Coordinator
     *   One-On-One: Interested applicants can schedule a session to ask general and application questions to the administrator. Applicants can email pbcentraladmin at health.ucdavis.edu<mailto:pbcentraladmin at health.ucdavis.edu> to set this up.
  *   Any CA Postbaccalaureate Consortium inquiries?
     *   Email: pbcentraladmin at health.ucdavis.edu<mailto:pbcentraladmin at health.ucdavis.edu>

Sincerely,
California Postbaccalaureate Consortium Central Administration
https://health.ucdavis.edu/postbacc-consortium/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/health.ucdavis.edu/postbacc-consortium/__;!!LQC6Cpwp!rW9zZMYDjoV5wHs8SUkq4B2n94mTa9O4al2z1LvBIGqcO3zBSWtYtmYeF9DXOUJXz6aWW4fkZDXuoolbAakDPFH7dcYdqyB424tdfB0sB0iGBjk$>
Mailing address:
California Postbaccalaureate Consortium
UC Davis School of Medicine
4610 X Street, Suite 4101
Sacramento, Ca 95817

Check all requirements for the California Postbaccalaureate Consortium HERE<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/health.ucdavis.edu/postbacc-consortium/admissions.html__;!!LQC6Cpwp!rW9zZMYDjoV5wHs8SUkq4B2n94mTa9O4al2z1LvBIGqcO3zBSWtYtmYeF9DXOUJXz6aWW4fkZDXuoolbAakDPFH7dcYdqyB424tdfB0sz5JmxYA$>.
Try our eligibility guide for the California Postbaccalaureate Consortium by clicking HERE<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/stonly.com/sl/en/49a8f27e-9d27-4146-a953-4205a9956bd3/Steps/976457__;!!LQC6Cpwp!rW9zZMYDjoV5wHs8SUkq4B2n94mTa9O4al2z1LvBIGqcO3zBSWtYtmYeF9DXOUJXz6aWW4fkZDXuoolbAakDPFH7dcYdqyB424tdfB0sSXtugjU$>!
FAQ's<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/health.ucdavis.edu/postbacc-consortium/FAQs.html__;!!LQC6Cpwp!rW9zZMYDjoV5wHs8SUkq4B2n94mTa9O4al2z1LvBIGqcO3zBSWtYtmYeF9DXOUJXz6aWW4fkZDXuoolbAakDPFH7dcYdqyB424tdfB0s6PkbL6A$>
Want a deep dive into the six programs? Click HERE<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/health.ucdavis.edu/postbacc-consortium/partners.html__;!!LQC6Cpwp!rW9zZMYDjoV5wHs8SUkq4B2n94mTa9O4al2z1LvBIGqcO3zBSWtYtmYeF9DXOUJXz6aWW4fkZDXuoolbAakDPFH7dcYdqyB424tdfB0st0tTri8$>

*Welcome to the CA Pre-Med Advising Network: November 2025 Email Newsletter. The purpose of this community and communication is to inform you all our upcoming events, information, opportunities, and resources for the California Postbaccalaureate Consortium throughout the year. The CA Postbaccalaureate Consortium is a partnership of postbaccalaureate premedical programs at the Schools of Medicine at UC Davis, UC Irvine, Charles Drew U., UC Los Angeles, UC San Francisco, and Cal Poly Humboldt ( Huwighurruk Tribal Health). The mission of the Consortium is to increase the number of physicians who practice in shortage areas of California by assisting capable and dedicated students from disadvantaged backgrounds in gaining admission to medical school.

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