Post-Baccalaureate Program Instructions

Purpose
The Post-Baccalaureate Program is a 13-month structured academic program designed to strengthen the biological and social sciences foundation for students preparing for careers in medicine.   This is a conditional admission program; as a result of the successful completion of the program with a 3.0 G.P.A., each participant will matriculate into The University of Kansas School of Medicine the following fall.

Eligibility

• Completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• The student has applied to the University of Kansas School of Medicine, been interviewed, and subsequently selected by the School of Medicine Admissions Committee for invitation to apply to the Post-Baccalaureate Program (Post-Bac).
• The student must be from a disadvantaged background and/or be a member of a population that is underrepresented or underserved in the health field (i.e. Native American, African American, Hispanic American, Southeast Asian, rural community).

Courses Offered
The program includes three academic semesters (summer, fall, & spring) followed by a summer pre-admissions program.  During the academic semesters, participants will enroll in a full-time course of study. Three credit hours in the summer and 12 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters is considered full-time.  Courses are taken on the Edwards/Lawrence campuses and are selected for each student based on their background in order to strengthen their foundation for medical school.  In addition, students will participate, as a cohort, in team building, professionalism, time management, test-taking, and cultural competence/sensitivity seminars.

To Apply

1. Complete online application and submit it by April 16, 2013.
   
   Log in to the Online Application with the following UserID/Password:
   UserID: OCED Program Application
   Password: OCED
   Click here to apply: https://www2.kumc.edu/som/MEDS
   If you are not able to log in to apply, please contact Mr. Greg Fay, 913-588-8347, gfay@kumc.edu
   
   
2. Provide the following supporting documentation:
   1. If not self supporting, send a copy of 2012 family financial statement or 2012 federal income tax return.
   2. Submit a personal statement no more that 250 words.
   3. Provide two letters of recommendation from a counselor and/or instructor(s).
   4. Submit an official transcript for all college courses you have completed.

Supporting documents should be mailed or faxed to the following: 

Health Careers Pathways Program
The University of Kansas Medical Center
School of Medicine
G028 Murphy, Mail Stop 4007
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, KS  66160-7120
Office: 913-588-1547  or  913-945-6402
Fax:  913-588-8890

Application Deadline: April 16, 2013