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Preparing a Pre-Health Path: Part II
Explore Why do you want to go into a health
profession? What is involved in your career path of interest? Have you observed this role? In more than one
environment? Have you researched/observed other roles
within healthcare? Is the profession a good fit?
Use This Time to Explore
Prepare HEALTH -Related Experience
Co-Curricular Cultural Competency Research Summer Programs
Think About…
PCIP, SEF, SURP
Next Steps Employ solid study and time management skills EXPLORE Familiarize yourself with the core pre-requisites Balance your course load Develop characteristics of a
successful healthcare professional Cultivate relationships Write things down; keep your course work
Don’t Stress Over Entrance Exams
Will talk more about this beginning Sophomore Year
Timing Gap Year
Gap Year Fair Fall Info Session
DACA Students Things to know
AAMC expanded the Fee Assistance Program to DACA students, effective January 1, 2015
AAMC announced addition of “DACA Status” on residency application
List of programs accepting applications Federal financial loans generally not available
List of scholarships School policies differ or may not exist When looking at schools ask about support services
DACA Students Pre-Health Dreamers
FAQ for Undocumented and DACA Students Act On a Dream Undocumented Students Pursuing Medical Education:
The Implications of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals- Falderas-Medina, 2014
DACA Students Supporting Diversity in Health Professions DACA Resources MALDEF Scholarship List AB540 Scholarships - LA Cash for College California Dream Act Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC)
International Students Things to know
Some schools do not accept applications from non-US citizens List of programs accepting applications
International students are admitted at ¼ the rate Not eligible for financial aid or US loans, generally need full
tuition and fees in escrow If you plan on staying in the US after your medical training, you
can work on applying for citizenship first, in order to indicate your intentions
Common paths include obtaining sponsorship for F-1 visa through an employer or a MS or PhD
May be eligible for MD/PhD
International Students How Do I Apply as an International A
pplicant? iPLACE ISMP
International Students
Schools without citizenship restrictions:
Non-MD Paths Course requirements
Microbiology Human A & P Public Speaking Art
Non-academic requirements Professional healthcare experience Volunteer/experience hours
Pre-Health Student Guide
Pre-Health Student Guide
Bottom Line Ask questions Connect with peers Review student guide and website Attend Pre-Health programs EXPLORE
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