Program Overview

CORE GOALS:

Provide opportunities for exposure, experience and reflection in medicine and health sciences for undergraduate students interested in pursuing medical studies.
Nurture students’ commitments to advancing opportunities for populations who lack equitable access to health care and/or are committed to serving the underserved in the United States.

ELIGIBILITY

The CORE Program is open to all undergraduates pursuing medicine and/or other healthcare professions in a community college or four year university. Applicants must have completed at least one semester prior to applying and graduation date after December 2021.
No minimum GPA Required; however, students must be in good academic standing.
All students are encouraged to apply, including first-generation college students (first in their families to attend college/university), students from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine, and students committed to advancing opportunities for communities and populations who lack equitable access to health care.

Other factors for consideration include that a student:

Identifies with a group that is racially/ethnically underrepresented in the health professions;
Comes from an economically or educationally disadvantaged background; and/or
Has demonstrated an interest in issues affecting underserved populations and a commitment to advancing opportunities for communities and populations who lack equitable access to health care.
Submits 1 compelling personal essay and 1 strong letter of recommendation.
Local DC Preference: A preference will be given to students whose permanent residence in the District of Columbia (DC) and/or who attended a public high school in Washington, D.C.

PROGRAM DATES

BENEFITS

Build connections with faculty, staff and students at Georgetown University School of Medicine.
Gain insight on the medical school application process.
Access to networking and professional development resources throughout the year.
Certificate award upon successful program completion.