Medical Careers
Diversity Program
Medical Careers Diversity Program
MCDP is a five week summer program
which provides an intensive, academically enriched medical
experience for disadvantaged and underrepresented minority
students with a career interest in medicine.
E d u ca t i o n
S e r vi ce
At UTMB D i ve rsi t y
we have a proud tradition
I n n o va t i o n
C o m mu n i t y
of excellence in teaching, scholarly
research, curricular innovation, and in meeting
the healthcare needs of the State of Texas. UTMB is an
integrated academic medical center which places major
emphasis on basic and clinical research as an important
experience for its students. Through our innovative integrated
medical curriculum, which has problem-based learning at its
central core, students enjoy didactic teaching, peer and group
interactive dynamics, and self-directed learning. Medical Careers Diversity Program
Building Bridges to Success
MCDP Information:
• Application Deadline: February 23, 2009 Office of Student Affairs
• Program Dates: May 25 – June 26, 2009 and Admissions
School of Medicine
Medical Careers Diversity Program 301 University Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77555-0807
Building Bridges to Success
409.772.5488 ph
409.772.5148 fax
www.som.utmb.edu
Medical Experiences
5 WEEK INTENSIVE SUMMER PROGRAM
Develop new skills
Experience the medical profession first hand Questions:
Learn what it takes to be a doctor Contact:
Dr. Lisa Cain, Director
Medical School Enrichment Programs
The Medical Careers Diversity Program is committed to enhance the academic preparedness of Telephone: 409.772.1212
E-mail: ldcain@utmb.edu
undergraduate minority and disadvantaged students. Students will attend an intensive five-week
Ms. Driana Urbina
Business Coordinator
summer program and become exposed to UTMB’s medical school environment. Participants will
WHO CAN APPLY: Telephone: 409.772.6063
E-mail: durbina@utmb.edu
receive academic support, rigorous counseling, clinical shadowing experiences, and mentoring to
• UNIVERSITY SOPHOMORE,
JUNIOR, OR SENIOR. prepare them for the rigors of the medical school application.
Apply:
• 3.2 OVERALL GPA Applications are available at som.utmb.edu
• 3.0 SCIENCE GPA
Intense program to
• SAT – 1200 (M + V) OR ACT – 21
address student needs Supplemental Information:
(COMPOSITE) Applicants must submit application, personal
Sophomore Year Experience: Senior Year Experience:
statement, 2 letters of recommendation and a
• UNDERREPRESENTED/ ● Critical Learning & Writing Skills ● Medical School Application Workshop
DISADVANTAGED MINORITY copy of most recent financial aid award letter.
● Medical Careers Seminars ● Personal Statement Workshop and Review
● Medical Terminology ● Clinical Biochemistry
Housing will be paid for and students will receive
● Biology, Physics, Chemistry ● Gross Anatomy and Radiology
a stipend.
● Clinical Rotations ● Clinical Rotations
● Practice Interview Sessions
Junior Year Experience:
● Guest Lecture Series
● MCAT Preparatory Course
● Admissions Workshop
● Biochemistry
● Histology Molecular Genetics
● Clinical Rotations
● Interview Skills Workshop
● Guest Lecture Series
Medical Careers Diversity Program: Building Bridges to Success
The University of Texas Medical Branch – School of Medicine
MCDP is supported by the TG Public Benefit Grant Program