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 3,

2019 through Friday, July 26, 2019 . 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

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 pre-med coursework

(including Organic Chemistry).

Recent science or pre-med 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 8th, 2019

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

Friday, March 22nd, 2019. 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.

*This program is NOT an Internship**

*Please note 4th of July vacation schedule is Thursday, July 4th

and Friday, July 5th. Please plan accordingly.

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

The MCAT program has a special place in my heart. It provided

me with thought-provoking realizations about where I stand in the

field of medicine and the very contribution I can make to humanity.

It gifted me with friendships with future colleagues that made a big

impact in who I am and who I hope to be. Finally, the astounding

amount of preparation for the MCAT, for medical school, for the

rest of my undergraduate semesters, and the wonderful guidance I

received from nurturing mentors are things I will forever be

grateful for.

Isabella Castillo

Johns Hopkins

University,