This program is open to all rising college juniors and rising college seniors (you must have completed either your sophomore or junior year of college at the time of application) pursuing medicine and/or other healthcare profession in a four year college. Have a minimum overall 2.5 GPA when applying. Be a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident, DACA recipient or international student holding an F1 or J1 visa. DACA recipients can be employed only if they have been issued an “Employment Authorization Document” (EAD). All students are encouraged to apply, including first-generation college students (first in their families to attend college/university), students from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine, and students committed to advancing opportunities for communities and populations who lack equitable access to health care. Other factors for consideration include that a student: Identifies with a group that is racially/ethnically underrepresented in the health professions; Comes from an economically or educationally disadvantaged background; and/or Has demonstrated an interest in issues affecting underserved populations and a commitment to advancing opportunities for communities and populations who lack equitable access to health care; Submits compelling personal essays and a strong letter of recommendation; It is advised to send the recommendation request through the portal as soon as possible in order to provide your recommender ample time to complete the recommendation. Incomplete applications will not be considered.