Eligibility Requirements for the Postbaccalaureate Leadership Program
The Postbaccalaureate Leadership Program is designed for students committed to strengthening their academic foundation and preparing for medical school applications. The eligibility criteria ensure that applicants are academically ready, aligned with the mission of serving under-resourced communities, and prepared for the program’s rigorous curriculum. Applicants should review all requirements carefully before submitting their materials.
Applicant Eligibility
- Undergraduate degree from an accredited US college or US university
- Demonstrated commitment to medically underserved communities
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2
- Minimum science GPA of 2.8
- One (1) year of Biology with lab (2 semesters or 3 quarters)
- One (1) year of Chemistry with lab (2 semesters of three 3 quarters)
- One (1) year of Organic Chemistry with lab (2 semesters or 2 quarters)
- One (1) year of Physics with lab (2 semesters or 3 quarters)
- Biochemistry (encouraged, but not required)
- Be a resident of California, as defined by the University of California Office of the President
- The consortium does not accept F-1 Visas. Undocumented, DACA, and AB-40 students who reside in California are eligible to apply.
- CDU PLP will not consider applicants with 3 or more MCAT Exams
CDU PLP 2025-2026 Program Dates:
May 11, 2026- May 7, 2027
CDU PLP Admissions Process
- Application Opens
- Application Closes (first-time applicant)
- Application Closes (re-applicant)
Dates
- December 1, 2025
- March 2, 2026, at 11:50 PM (PST)
- April 6, 2026, at 11:50 PM (PST)
Applicant Instructions
CDU PLP is a proud partner of the California Postbacc Consortium. The CA Postbacc Consortium utilizes a joint online application and a centralized service for supporting materials. To apply to our program, please visit the UC Davis website below.
STEPS TO APPLY
Complete the Application via the CA Postbaccalaureate Consortium website, including the following:
- MCAT transcripts (if previously taken)
- AMCAS or AACOMAS application (if previously applied to medical school)
- Personal Comments, Postbaccalaureate Essay, and Community Service Essay
- Confidential Letters of Recommendations (3)
- One (1) from a science faculty member
- One (1) from a community service experience
- One (1) from a faculty member, medical/research pathway program director, research director or principal investigator, or representative from a medical-related volunteer program
- Official transcripts from all Universities/Colleges attended
- Via email to pbcentraladmin@ucdavis.edu
- Or via mailing address to:
CA Postbaccalaureate Consortium
UC Davis School of Medicine
4610 X Street, Suite 4101
Sacramento, CA 95817
Select applicants will be invited to continue the application process by participating in a virtual interview.
CDU PLP Admissions Process
- CDU PLP Interviews
Dates
- January 2026 through early April 2026
CDU PLP applicants accepted into the program will be notified via a phone call and then a follow-up email. Tuition deposits will be due two weeks after notification to confirm enrollment.
CDU PLP Admissions Process
- Initial Acceptances
- Final Acceptances
Dates
- April 3, 2026
- Throughout April
Questions? Contact Us.
Mail:
CDU Postbaccalaureate Leadership Program
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science
1731 East 120th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90059