U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I A M I M I L L E R S C H O O L O F M E D I C I N E

The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) Preparation Program is designed to assist premedical

students from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds prepare for the MCAT.

MEDICAL COLLEGE ADMISSION

TEST PREPARATION PROGRAM

TAKE THE TEST WITH CONFIDENCE

The MCAT Preparation Program is an eight-week course that runs from Monday, June 4,

2018 through Friday, July 27, 2018 . T he p r ogr am offer s class lectu r es, t augh t by

Kaplan Test Prep, on content found in the Physical Science, Biological Science, Psychology

& Sociology, and Verbal Reasoning sections of the MCAT. Participants will also receive

study tips and test-taking strategies that will help them prepare for the written portion of the

exam. In addition to these lectures, students will attend seminars that offer insight into the

medical school application process, participate in a MOCK interview, and shadow physi-

cians weekly at one of the UM/JMH teaching hospitals.

ELIGIILITY

The MCAT program is a tuition-free, non-residential program open to college sophomores, juniors, seniors, and recent graduates. Applicants’ should be competitive candidates for medical school and their applications should demonstrate how they will benefit from the program. The committee considers several criteria when selecting 25 participants for the MCAT program including being a:

Member of one of the following racial and ethnic populations that are underrepresented in the medical profession

American Indian or Alaskan Native

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Pacific Islander

Must be one of the following:

First generation college student

Raised in a single-parent household according to US Cen-sus Data

From a low-income household, according to the US Cen-sus Data

Matriculating student who has completed at least two years of undergraduate science or premed coursework (including Organic Chemistry).

Recent science or premed graduate (post baccalaureate).

Matriculating unclassified graduate student in science pre-health profession education.

Minimum science and cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The application is available online at:

http://diversity.med.miami.edu/summer-programs

Complete application forms must be received in the

Office of Diversity and Inclusion by Friday, March 9th, 2018

and should be accompanied by the following documents:

Official academic transcript (s) from all college (s) attended

Three (3) letters of recommendation from college professors

Personal statement (specifics outlined in application)

Passport photo (2x2)

Proof of Health Insurance

Only completed applications will be considered for admission and applicants will be notified of their program status via email on Fri-day, March 23rd, 2018. Once accepted to the program, a $100 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your space.

This eight-week, non-residential experience is fully funded through the Miller School of Medicine. Participants will receive free course-work, books, supplies, meals.

*Please note 4th of July vacation schedule is Wednesday, July 4th and Thursday, July 5th. Please plan accordingly.

**This program is NOT an Internship**

2018 MCAT Prep Program Participants An intense study—bases curriculum prepared these

Student for the Medical College Admission Test.

Office of Diversity and Inclusion Rosenstiel Medical Science Building

1600 NW 10th Avenue, Suite 1130, Locator R11 Miami, FL 33136

Ph.: (305) 243-7156 - Fax: (305) 243-7312

Email: diversityoffice@med.miami.edu

Jose Carruitero Florida Atlantic University, FL Class of 2018

“The MCAT Prep Program has pro-vided me with all the resources neces-

sary to obtain my desired MCAT score. Thanks to the in-class lectures and online resources, I have been able to improve on my test taking skills and ability to effectively recall and apply my content knowledge to the test. The guidance and support I have received has further expand-ed my knowledge, awareness, and motivation to succeed on my journey into the field of medicine. “

"The MCAT Prep Program was an eye-opening experience in many

ways. The connections I was able to establish with other students and staff at the University of Miami are contacts I know I can rely on for genuine support and advice throughout my journey to medicine. The experiences I gained revealed a side of medicine I had never seen be-fore through presentations of specific rare cases, walking around with residents, and even observing multiple surgi-cal operations. Most importantly, the access to the Kaplan MCAT Prep Course along with supplemental teaching activities provided all the resources necessary to guarantee I felt prepared on test day."

Natalie Marrero University of Miami,

FL