To be eligible for this program, applicants must:

• be considered disadvantaged* or be from an underserved community
  
• be a legal resident of California
  
• have completed an undergraduate degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university
  
• have a minimum GPA of 2.93 or higher; minimum 2.75 GPA in the sciences
  

* A disadvantaged individual is one who, from an early age, resided in a low-income community or experienced enduring family, societal, or other hardship that significantly compromised educational opportunities. An underserved community is a geographic location or an identified population that is determined medically underserved based upon U.S. Census data.

If you are uncertain of your disadvantaged status, we encourage you to apply.

Reapplicants must:

• have been previously unsuccessful in gaining admission to medical school in the U.S.
  
• have a minimum combined MCAT score of 18
• submit a copy of their prior medical school application (AMCAS)

First-time applicants must:

• submit their SAT scores (see the SAT link on the right for info on obtaining score reports)
• submit an official copy of their MCAT scores if they have already taken the exam
  
• enter all of your courses on The California Postbaccalaureate Consortium Program Application, which will calculate your GPA**
• have completed all of the following courses:

1. One year of Biology with laboratory
2. One year of Chemistry with laboratory
3. One year of Organic Chemistry with laboratory
4. One year of Physics with laboratory

**If you are unsure whether you meet our GPA requirements, you may calculate your GPA using our GPA Calculator Tool and Manual.

All students are encouraged to have completed undergraduate courses in:

1. Mathematics (through Calculus)
   
2. Upper division Biological Sciences
   
3. Humanities
   
4. English Composition
   

Application

Applications for the 2010-11 academic year will be posted January 11, 2010:

The California Postbaccalaureate Consortium Program Application is a common application that can be used for UCSF and for the UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Los Angeles, UC Riverside, and UC San Diego post baccalaureate programs.

Applicants will be required to complete a California Postbaccalaureate Consortium application, a UCSF Post Baccalaureate secondary application and an admissions application for San Francisco State University (The latter two documents will be completed once you have received an acceptance).

In addition to submitting a complete online California Post Baccalaureate Consortium application (you must complete all required fields), you must submit supporting materials, which include letters of recommendation, college transcripts, and if you are a reapplicant, a copy of your processed AMCAS application to the centralized service. This centralized service will distribute copies of your materials to UCSF and the other programs that you designate on your online application.

If you are applying to other programs, please be advised that their program requirements may differ from ours, so you should consult their websites.

Send supporting materials to:
California Postbaccalaureate Consortium
UC Davis School of Medicine
TB 192, Room 113
Davis, CA 95616

Application Appeal Process:

Policy: Applicants who do not receive an invitation to interview for the UCSF Post Baccalaureate Program may appeal the decision by writing to the UCSF Office of Outreach and Academic Advancement.

Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements in order to be considered for appeal. These requirements include California residency status, completion of required coursework, undergraduate degree (or higher) from an accredited U.S. college or university, and not have been previously accepted to a U.S. medical school.

Applicants who have been denied acceptance after a screening interview are not eligible to appeal. However they may submit a written request to speak to a member of the Outreach and Academic Advancement staff about how to make themselves more successful applicants in the future.

Process for Appeal: Applicants who do not receive an invitation to interview may appeal the decision of the Post Baccalaureate Admissions Committee by writing to the UCSF Office of Outreach and Academic Advancement. Appeals may be submitted in an email request.

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The admissions committee of the UCSF School of Medicine Post Baccalaureate Program is committed to practicing fair and impartial review of each applicant’s file in accordance with the stated criteria for post baccalaureate eligibility and admissions and in accordance with the UC non-discrimination policy.

UC Non-Discrimination Policy
The University of California, in accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, age, medical condition (cancer-related), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran. The University also prohibits sexual harassment. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access, and treatment in University programs and activities.

See also:
General Information
Program Curriculum
Contacts