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 – 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

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.

Formal Linkage with Georgetown University School of Medicine

Students currently enrolled in the SMP will be guaranteed an interview with Georgetown University School of Medicine (GUSOM) if they meet specific academic benchmarks – a 3.5 GPA in the SMP and a minimum MCAT score of 510. Interviewees must also have substantial clinical, service, and research experience. Students who do not meet these requirements may also receive GUSOM interviews at the discretion of the admissions committee.