Serving Community College Students
ULMSP recruits Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM) community college students from academically, economically, or socially disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in becoming physicians, dentists, pharmacists, veterinarians, or other health science professionals. ULMSP develops academic and professional skills; provides long-term mentoring; creates social and professional networks; increases positive family engagement; and instills a culture of academic excellence and community service. It is a longitudinal academic enrichment and mentoring program that begins with a four-week intensive summer residential program. Participants are required to live on campus during this four residential program.* This provides a safe living learning environment where students have the opportunity to grow as individuals through structured academic, career and personal development activities. Emphasis is given to introducing and developing the skills needed to successfully complete an undergraduate degree and compete for entry into a graduate or professional school. UCSD SOM faculty, staff, alumni and students; local physicians; pharmacists; dentists; and other healthcare professionals lead lectures and provide opportunities for career exploration and networking. Academic workshops in note taking, test-taking skills, time and stress management, principles of leadership, cultural awareness, health disparities and ethics are led by staff, medical students and faculty. Students participate in field trips*, hands on lab activities, leadership coursework, written assignments, debate, book discussions and poster presentations. Once selected as an ULMSP participant, all costs of the program, including summer room and board at UCSD*, are covered.
During COVID-19 we are following University of California and State of California guidelines. The summer residential and other field experiences will be substituted with a four week summer virtual experience until it is deemed safe to return to a residential setting.
During COVID-19 we are following University of California and State of California guidelines. The summer residential and other field experiences will be substituted with a four week summer virtual experience until it is deemed safe to return to a residential setting.