1. Preparing a Pre-Health Path: Part II

2. 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? Is the profession a good fit?

3. Use This Time to Explore

4. Prepare  HEALTH -Related Experience  Co-Curricular  Cultural Competency  Research  Summer Programs

5. Think About… PCIPPCIP, SEF, SURPSEFSURP

6. 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 professionalsuccessful healthcare professional  Cultivate relationships  Write things down; keep your course work

7. Don’t Stress Over  Entrance Exams  Will talk more about this beginning Sophomore Year  Timing  Gap Year  Gap Year Fair  Fall Info Session

8. 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 List of programs accepting applications  Federal financial loans generally not available  List of scholarships List of scholarships  School policies differ or may not exist  When looking at schools ask about support services

9. DACA Students  Pre-Health Dreamers Pre-Health Dreamers  FAQ for Undocumented and DACA Students FAQ for Undocumented and DACA Students  Act On a Dream Act On a Dream  Undocumented Students Pursuing Medical Education: The Implications of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals- Falderas-Medina, 2014

10. DACA Students  Supporting Diversity in Health Professions Supporting Diversity in Health Professions  DACA Resources DACA Resources  MALDEF Scholarship List MALDEF  AB540 Scholarships - LA Cash for CollegeLA Cash for College  California Dream Act California Dream Act  Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC) Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC)

11. International Students  Things to know  Some schools do not accept applications from non-US citizens  List of programs accepting applications List of programs  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

12. International Students  How Do I Apply as an International Applicant? How Do I Apply as an International Applicant?  iPLACE  ISMP

13. International Students Schools without citizenship restrictions:

14. Non-MD Paths  Course requirements  Microbiology  Human A & P  Public Speaking  Art  Non-academic requirements  Professional healthcare experience  Volunteer/experience hours

15. Pre-Health Student Guide

17. Bottom Line  Ask questions  Connect with peers  Review student guide and website  Attend Pre-Health programs  EXPLORE