Are DACA and/or AB540 students eligible to apply for this program?
Are DACA and/or AB540 students eligible to apply for this program?
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
How many students will be accepted into the SJV PRIME+ BS/MD Program each year?
The program currently admits 12 students per year.
How many students will be accepted into the SJV PRIME+ BS/MD Program each year?
The program currently admits 12 students per year.
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.
What health professions resources are available at UC Merced?
UC Merced has a robust selection of health professions resources available to all enrolled students:
What health professions resources are available at UC Merced?
UC Merced has a robust selection of health professions resources available to all enrolled students:
