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Mizzou MedPrep: Diversifying the Playing FieldUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine (Mizzou Med)
Andrea Simmons, MA; Robin Clay, M. Ed.; Rachel Brown, MD; Alison Martin, M. Ed.; Peter Wilden, PhD
MedPrep I and IIOver the past five years, the MedPrep I and II programs have served over 300 undergraduate juniors and
seniors, medical school re-applicants, and our value-added groups.
Data from 2011-2015 demonstrates that out of the 23 current medical school students who have participated
in one or more MedPrep programs 18 are from value-added groups. 17 identified as non-traditional, 6 as
SES disadvantaged, and 3 as rural. Some students identified in multiple value-added groups.
Although, URM participation in MedPrep is steady from year to year with over 40 participants in 5 years, a
goal for the program is to increase the number of highly competitive URM medical school applicants.
Program Overview:The Mizzou MedPrep program, established in 2011, is
designed to assist individuals in exploring health-care
careers and assist those interested in applying to
medical school with the application process. The
workshops are developed for our value added groups
which include: underrepresented in medicine (URM),
socio-economically (SES) disadvantaged, those from
rural areas, and non-traditional students.
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SES Disadvantage Rural URM Non-Traditional
Pre-Med Matriculates Value Added Groups
SES Disadvantage
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URM
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Findings:• Program has assisted 23 students in obtaining
admission to Mizzou Med.
• Of the matriculates 83% were admitted within two
years of participating in MedPrep.
• Nine matriculates attended two or more of the
MedPrep workshops.
• URM MedPrep participants have not applied to
Mizzou Med (only one applied and withdrew after
acceptance).
Diversified playing field:• Non-traditional students add value to the learning
environment by previous careers, varying degrees,
and life experiences.
• Through surveys and interviews, participants
improved and strengthen their application by
additional experience, enhanced personal statement
and interview practice.
• Current matriculates have provided positive feedback
related to their application.
Future Plans:• Explore varying means to increase the rate of
application and matriculation of URMs.
• Medical Explorations – High school juniors
and seniors explore various health-care professions.
• MedPrep I – Participants gain insight into what
makes a well-rounded and competitive applicant
through various sessions. The workshop includes
individualized one-on-one advising with a
faculty/staff member.
• MedPrep II – Participants gain insight into the
AMCAS application process, personal statement
review, explore the importance of strong letters of
recommendation and participate in individual
simulated interviews.
• MedPrep III – Participants are newly admitted
Mizzou medical students. The online workshop is
composed of three primers designed to provide
exposure and or review in the areas of biochemistry,
cell physiology and pharmacology.
“If I didn’t
have Mizzou
MedPrep, I
would have
given up on my
dream to be a
medical
doctor.”
J.P., M4
“MedPrep
encouraged me to
apply because I
saw people in a
similar situation,
and I wasn’t the
only non-
traditional
student.” S.L., M4