Two structured academic preparation programs are conducted by the Office
of Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
The programs are held annually to prepare promising disadvantaged students
for professional training and careers in medicine and dentistry.
The UCLA
Pre-medical/Pre-dental Enrichment Program (UCLA PREP) is a seven-week
summer program for pre-medical and pre-dental students.
The UCLA Re-Application
Program (UCLA RAP) is an eleven-month program for students who have been
unsuccessful in gaining admission to a US medical school.
Medical and
dental faculty, science professors, advisors, admissions officers and
current medical/dental students work with participants in small group
settings.
In addition to didactic work, participants are assigned to observe
practicing physicians, dentists and researchers performing the typical
functions of their professions. Special focus is directed towards provision
of care in California’s Health Man Power Shortage areas.
Funding
for these programs is provided by the University of California Academic
Preparation & Educational Partnerships; the David Geffen
School of Medicine at UCLA; and the UCLA/Drew Center of Excellence.
