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FAQ

What does the interview process involve?

Interviews will take place on Zoom and be approximately 30 minutes long. There will be 4 questions and time for you to ask questions. The theme of the interview questions will be: commitment to the Valley and motivation to pursue medicine. Please dress business casual for the interview. If you need assistance finding a quiet space with reliable internet access for your interview, we can provide one for you.

What does the interview process involve?

Interviews will take place on Zoom and be approximately 30 minutes long. There will be 4 questions and time for you to ask questions. The theme of the interview questions will be: commitment to the Valley and motivation to pursue medicine. Please dress business casual for the interview. If you need assistance finding a quiet space with reliable internet access for your interview, we can provide one for you.

Will the SJVP+ Admissions Committee see my UC Application?

Yes, the SJV PRIME+ Admissions committee will see all application components: UC Application with the PIQs, Supplemental Application, Letters of Recommendation, and interview notes if the student is interviewed.

Will the SJVP+ Admissions Committee see my UC Application?

Yes, the SJV PRIME+ Admissions committee will see all application components: UC Application with the PIQs, Supplemental Application, Letters of Recommendation, and interview notes if the student is interviewed.

Where do I submit my supplemental application?

After selecting a qualifying major with “SJV PRIME+, BS/MD” on the UC application, students will receive an email with directions about how to submit their SJV PRIME+ supplemental application. Supplemental applications questions are posted on the SJV PRIME+ BS/MD Program website

Where do I submit my supplemental application?

After selecting a qualifying major with “SJV PRIME+, BS/MD” on the UC application, students will receive an email with directions about how to submit their SJV PRIME+ supplemental application. Supplemental applications questions are posted on the SJV PRIME+ BS/MD Program website

What can students do to strengthen their applications?

The SJV PRIME+ BS/MD Program will consider:

  • Academic course rigor pursued in high school
  • Demonstration of focus and dedication in an area of interest, extracurricular activity, and/or personal commitment
  • Opportunities/experiences undertaken that have shaped the applicant’s experiences and insight into underserved medical care in the SJV
  • Commitment to serving the population of the SJV through respectful interactions with different groups and organizations throughout the region
What can students do to strengthen their applications?

The SJV PRIME+ BS/MD Program will consider:

  • Academic course rigor pursued in high school
  • Demonstration of focus and dedication in an area of interest, extracurricular activity, and/or personal commitment
  • Opportunities/experiences undertaken that have shaped the applicant’s experiences and insight into underserved medical care in the SJV
  • Commitment to serving the population of the SJV through respectful interactions with different groups and organizations throughout the region
If students are waitlisted, what is the process?

Students will be accepted from the waitlist until the cohort has been filled. Once the cohort has been filled, the remaining students on the waitlist will be notified.

If students are waitlisted, what is the process?

Students will be accepted from the waitlist until the cohort has been filled. Once the cohort has been filled, the remaining students on the waitlist will be notified.

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