Course Description

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Through a series of interactive lectures and peer discussions, students gain the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the challenging medical school application process. Speakers in the medical community cover the essentials-from initial preparation to interviews and beyond.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, you will:

• Understand primary care specialties, necessary academic preparation, and skills requirements for primary care practitioners.
• Demonstrate an understanding of medical school admissions and residency selection processes.
• Develop a career plan for a chosen medical profession.
• Interpret actionable guidance and advice from active and retired medical professionals and medical students.

Topics Include

• Ways to finance your medical training
• Medical career arcs: residency, fellowship, practice
• Osteopathic vs. allopathic medical education
• Writing an effective personal statement
• Opportunities to study medicine abroad
• Professionalism and leadership in Medicine

Please note: This course is only open to students enrolled in the structured Silicon Vallet Cohort of the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Premed Postbaccalaureate Program.