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Applications for the class of 2021 will open on September 1, 2019

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Is the UC San Diego Post Bacc Premed Program right for you?

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Record enhancement through a personalized approach

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Application Timeline

  • The application cycle for the class of 2021 is open as off September 5th, 2020
  • Applications must be verified by PostBacCAS no later than 11:59pm EST on January 24, 2021. 
  • Applicants will be notified by late February regarding interviews.
  • Interviews will be held primarily in March, and notifications of acceptance will be sent in April.
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Through a combination of a supportive learning community, individual advising and mentorship opportunities, each Post Bacc Premed student receives a personal approach to their medical school objectives.

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Whether you learn better in a small group or an online prep course, we have you covered. Each student works with their advisor to determine the best approach for them.

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The UC San Diego Post Bacc Premed Program is designed to offer students much more than just academic record enhancement.

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One of the foundations for success in life is an individual support system. In the UC San Diego Post Bacc Premed Program, that foundation consists of your advisors, faculty and administrative staff.

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5 Reasons to Choose UC San Diego's Post Baccalaureate Premedical Program

  • Personalized Advising

    Personalized Advising

    One-on-one advising to ensure your performance and application portfolio are as strong as possible. Each advisor is a UC San Diego School of Medicine faculty member with extensive admissions committee experience.

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  • Foundational Coursework

    Foundational Coursework

    Upper-division Biological Sciences courses recommended by the program advisors help you prove that you can excel in a rigorous and scientific environment.

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  • Academic and Peer Support

    Academic and Peer Support

    Office hours with faculty, tutoring and Q & A sessions with past cohort members and/or current medical students reinforce your efforts to learn. Support and camaraderie define the cohort's culture as students live, work and play together.

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  • Skill Building

    Skill Building

    Informational and interactive workshops help you prepare for medical school. Topics include application strategies, personal statement writing, mock MMI's, interview skills and finding the medical school that's right for you.

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    MCAT Preparation

    In-person and online courses, as well as intensive study sessions called “bootcamps”, help you meet the demands of the MCAT.

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