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Applying to Medical School Available at www.bmes.seas.ucla.edu
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What should be on my application? Good grades Clinical experience Research experience Leadership experience Good MCAT score Good letters of recommendation Have fun!
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Finding Clinical Experience Opportunities Hospital Experience Cedars Sinai Independent Student Volunteer Cedars Sinai Independent Student Volunteer UCLA Health Systems Volunteer Shadowing doctors Underserved Communities Venice Family Clinic Volunteer Mobile Clinic
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Finding Clinical Experience Opportunities Global Health Fellowship for International Service & Health (FISH) Global Medical Training (GMT) Global Medical Brigades (GMB) Public Health Students for Community Outreach, Promotion, and Education (SCOPE) Asian Pacific American Health Collaboration, Access, Resource & Education (APAHC)
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Finding Clinical Experience Opportunities Other Stroke Force Emergency Medicine Research Associates (EMRA) Many more! http://www.studentgroups.ucla.edu/home/ clubs/clubslist?withcat=25
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Clinical Experience Tips Start looking for opportunities early! Prepare documents ahead of time Personal Statement essay Resume / CV Letters of recommendation
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Finding Research Opportunities BE professors http://www.bioeng.ucla.edu/research/rese arch-areas http://www.bioeng.ucla.edu/research/rese arch-areas http://www.bioeng.ucla.edu/people/facult y http://www.bioeng.ucla.edu/people/facult y Don’t forget affiliated faculty!
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Finding Research Opportunities, cont. Non BE professors Pharmacology http://www.pharmacology.ucla.edu/search /faculty-research http://www.pharmacology.ucla.edu/search /faculty-research Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics (MIMG) http://www.mimg.ucla.edu/research_pages http://www.mimg.ucla.edu/research_pages Most department websites have a faculty or research page
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Contacting professors E-mail including why you’re interested in the professor’s research Attachments Resume Cover letter – tailor for each lab!
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Getting Leadership Experience Extracurricular activities Anything you enjoy Leadership can come from clinical activities, research, volunteering, or other extracurricular activities (like BMES!)
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MCATs Typically taken summer after 2 nd year or during 3 rd year Sign ups open in October and December https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/ mcat/reserving/261800/deadlineandscorer elease.html MCAT prep Classes vs. self study Scored out of 45 Good > 30, Excellent > 35
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MCATs Sections based on: biology & organic chemistry, physics & general chemistry, reading, writing Changes in 2015 Removal of writing and reading sections Added psychology section, ethics/humanities section More info: https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/ mcat/mcat2015/testsections/ https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/ mcat/mcat2015/testsections/
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Letters of Recommendation 2 science, 1 non-science from professors who have taught you Professors who know you personally Office hours PI Faculty advisor Club advisor Volunteer coordinator Ask for letters before the professor forgets you!
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Throughout your college career Good grades Clinical experience Research experience Leadership experience Good MCAT score Good letters of recommendation Have fun!
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Application Process Primary application - submit by early June of 3 rd year Essays – prepare early! Personal statement: Explain why you want to go to medical school – 5300 chars 3 most meaningful extracurriculars – 1325 chars each Choosing medical schools Transcripts – send them early! Choosing professors for letters of recommendation
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Application Process Secondary application – submit ASAP More essays! – but individualized for each school Why would you like to go to _____ school of medicine? How will you contribute to the diversity of the students at our school? Assigning letters of recommendation - may vary for each school Manually entering in transcripts (again!)
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Application Process Interviews – sign up ASAP when offered Traditional format Prepare to talk about extracurriculars Prepare for healthcare policy questions Prepare to answer “Why do you want to go to ______ School of Medicine?” Prepare questions to ask about the school Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) format Look over extracurriculars in case you can bring them up Look over sample questionssample questions
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More resources UCLA Career Center UCLA Career Center
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Q&A with Speakers Presentation available at www.bmes.seas.ucla.edu
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