Students often reach out to me seeking tips for applying to and gaining admission into medical school. As a first-generation medical student I empathize and remember how daunting the application process was for me personally. So I want to share some resources I found helpful during my journey below:

Best of luck on your journey to medicine. You got this and remember, no one can take away your hard work and accomplishments away from you!

Student Resources

Mentorship for students of color interested in medicine

• Association of Black Women Physicians

• Black Men in White Coats

• Mi Mentor

Applying to medical school

• Medical School Application Tips

• Community College to Medical School

Resources to learn about racial justice

• Melanin in Medicine

Summer medical internship programs

• Summer Health Professions Education Program (formerly known as SMDEP)

• Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP)-UCONN

• Ventura County Medical Center Summer Scholars Program

• J.W. Vines Medical Society

• Inside UCSF

International travel opportunities

• Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship