UR PreDoc Program
UR PreDoc Program
The UR PreDoc Program offers longitudinal mentorship and experiential learning opportunities in clinical medicine to any interested undergraduate students in the Rochester area. The program is designed to increase early exposure to the medical field and support students who may not have traditionally had access to resources or pathways that lead to a career in medicine. This includes individuals who may be the first in their families to attend college, those who have experienced financial hardship, and others whose backgrounds may have presented barriers to pursuing a medical career.
Participants are paired with senior physician mentors at URMC, as well as local medical students, and engage in structured scholarly activities and career development. The overarching goal of the UR PreDoc Program is to expand access to mentorship and professional growth opportunities in medicine for all interested students, especially those who may not have had such opportunities otherwise.
How the Program Works
Application
Up to 10 undergraduates are selected each year from any Rochester area College or University.
Mentor Matching
Program includes mentor matching with both junior and senior mentors.
Networking
Opportunities to network with group meetings, clinical shadowing, and a scholarly project.
What Our PreDoc Students Say...
UR PreDoc has been a very transformative experience for me and my professional development. The mentorship component available through this program has been invaluable in shaping my understanding of clinical medicine. The project-based learning workshops offered through UR PreDoc have been crucial in supporting my academic development. Overall I am incredibly grateful for the support and guidance I have received through this program.
Justin Anderson, PreDoc Student
The Pre-doc program provides the opportunity for students who come from underrepresented backgrounds in Medicine to explore the outstanding world of the medical field in diverse ways. Throughout the two years of the program, I've had the remarkable opportunity to shadow in the neurology, Med-Peds hematology/oncology, and OB/GYN departments at URMC. These opportunities, combined with problem-based learning cases and presentations regarding different topics in Medicine, ensured me that becoming a doctor is what I aim to do. I would highly encourage students to apply to this outstanding program.
Elizabeth Garcia, PreDoc Student