PreMedCC Presents: How to Prepare for Medical School Admissions Featuring UCSF School of Medicine, April 28, 2023
PreMedCC.org will be presenting the following workshop featuring the UCSF School of Medicine:
- How to Prepare for Medical School Admissions
As the title indicates, the workshop is geared towards aspiring medical students wondering how to best prepare for the admissions process.
The workshop is set for Friday, April 28 from 3pm-4:30pm PST.
You can visit the following event link to register: https://premedcc.org/courses/fri-apr-28-how-to-prepare-for-medical-school-admissions/
Here’s more, in part, from the workshop description:
Led by an experienced admissions professional, this workshop will cover all the essential topics you need to know about the medical school admissions process, including:
- Coursework
- The MCAT
- Extracurricular activities
- Letters of recommendations
- The application itself
Ms. Valerie Margo, Associate Director at UCSF School of Medicine, will share her insider knowledge and provide you with practical advice on how to build a strong application that stands out from the crowd.
The workshop will go over premed coursework and areas where you could improve your grades or take additional challenging courses, study and prepare for the MCAT, and seek out opportunities to gain clinical experience and engage in meaningful community service to better prepare for medical school admissions.
The workshop will also have tips on building relationships with potential recommenders and crafting your personal statement.
Presenter
Valerie Margol, M.A., oversees undergraduate outreach activities for the UCSF School of Medicine. She directs the School of Medicine Post Baccalaureate Program, which is part of the graduate-level UCSF Interprofessional Post Baccalaureate Program, a joint effort of the Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, and Pharmacy. Her work focuses on helping individuals from low-income backgrounds and underserved communities gain acceptance to a U.S. medical school.