Application Instructions
Application Cycle - Timeline:
- First-Time Applicant: January 5, 2023 - March 30, 2023
- Re-Applicant: January 5, 2023 - July 5, 2023
- CDU PLP Interviews: April – July
- CDU PLP Notifications of Acceptance: May — July
Application Process:
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. In order to apply to our postbacc program, please visit the following website*:
https://health.ucdavis.edu/postbacc-consortium
*Application opens January 5, 2023
I. APPLICATION: Complete the Application via the CA Postbaccalaureate Consortium website, including the following:
- MCAT transcripts (if previously taken)
- AMCAS application (if previously applied to medical school)
- Personal Statement, 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
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- Via email to pbcentraladmin@ucdavis.edu
- Or Interfolio
- Or via mailing address to:
CA Postbaccalaureate Consortium
UC Davis School of Medicine
4610 X Street, Suite 4101
Sacramento, CA 95817
II. INTERVIEW: Select applicants will be invited to continue the application process by participating in an in-person or virtual interview.
III. ACCEPTANCE: 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.
For more information, please contact us at cdupostbacc@cdrewu.edu