SJV PRIME+ Requirements for Acceptance to UCSF School of Medicine
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Program Overview
Introduction to the BS to MD Program
The BS to MD Program is a comprehensive undergraduate program designed to prepare students for a career in medicine. The program is offered in partnership with the UCSF School of Medicine and UCSF Fresno.
Program Overview
The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the sciences, as well as the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in medical school. The program includes a range of courses and experiences, including:
- Eligible major requirements
- Med Ed core course requirements and sequence
- Introduction to Medical Learning (IML) undergraduate education courses
- Introduction to Medical Learning (IML) Year 1 (USTU-90)
- Introduction to Medical Learning (IML) Year 2
- Introduction to Medical Learning (IML) Year 3
- Introduction to Medical Learning (IML) Year 4
- Co-curricular requirements
- Community engagement requirements
- Baccalaureate Research Experience (BRE)
- UCSF Fresno faculty mentoring sessions
Student Progress
The program includes a range of support services and policies to help students succeed, including:
- School of Medicine Readiness Committee (SRC)
- SJV PRIME+ requirements for acceptance to UCSF School of Medicine (SOM)
- Four-year graduation and matriculation process
- Student assessment and remediation process
- Student appeals, voluntary withdrawal, and off-boarding
- Leave of absence (LOA) policy
Student Conduct
The program includes a range of policies and procedures to ensure that students maintain the highest standards of professionalism, including:
- Professionalism policy
- Required meetings
- Required activities and attendance requirements
- Academic integrity
- Professionalism lapses and violations policy
- Procedural expectations
Student Financial Support
The program includes a range of financial support services, including:
- UC Merced financial aid
Student Support Services and Policies
The program includes a range of support services and policies, including:
- Students First Center
- UC Merced housing policy
- BS/MD advising
- STEM Center
- Academic advising
- Calvin E. Bright Success Center
- Health and wellness
- UCM health and wellness resources
- Confidential resources
BS/MD Evaluation Policy
The program includes a range of evaluation policies and procedures, including:
- Student participation in evaluation
SJV PRIME+ Requirements for Acceptance to UCSF School of Medicine (SOM)
To be eligible for acceptance to the UCSF School of Medicine, students must meet the following requirements:
- Graduate from UC Merced with an approved major within 4 academic years.
- Successfully complete the Med Ed core course requirements.
- Achieve a BCPM and cumulative minimum overall GPA of 3.6 by the end of year 3.
- Meet UC Merced's residency requirement.
- Uphold standards outlined in the Professionalism Policy.
- Complete community engagement requirements.
- Complete the Baccalaureate Research Experience (BRE) requirement.
- Complete the SJV PRIME+ procedures for advancement to UCSF SOM by June 30th following the third year.