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?

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