Advising

As current students work toward their career goals, they benefit from an in-depth, personalized advising and resources designed to support applications to medical schools.

Each student is assigned:

• A faculty team leader who has extensive experience in pre-health advising
• A primary faculty advisor who will write their letter of recommendation
• Big Sibs (SMP alumni attending Georgetown Univ School of Medicine)

Resources during the program:

• Study skills workshops
• Interview workshops
• AMCAS and AACOMAS application advice
• Clinical clinics (suture, IV)
• Simulation Lab experiences
• Community service opportunities
• Information sessions from medical schools around the country
• Health and wellness workshops
• Discounted MCAT prep courses with UWorld and Altius – contact program for code
• Discounted MCAT prep with MCAT School – 50% off with code GUSMP
• Alumni networking opportunities/panels

Resources after the program:

• Updated letter(s) of recommendation
• Job and fellowship references
• Regular advising sessions
• Interview workshops
• Alumni networking opportunities/panels
• Social media alumni networking
• Access to Career Services office
• Discounted MCAT prep course with UWorld and Altius

Historically, about 50% or more of our students have been accepted to medical school during the year they are in the program; they begin school the fall semester right after they finish the SMP. Overall, about 85% of our students have been accepted to medical school, most within two years of completing our program. In recent years, Georgetown University School of Medicine has accepted 20-25% of our students who applied. Other students enter into Ph.D. programs or degree programs in other health fields (osteopathy, dentistry, etc.) or seek permanent employment.