The Pre-Matriculation Program (PMP) at ÎÞÂëȺ½» of Medicine and Science (RFUMS) is a unique opportunity for highly motivated post-baccalaureate students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This program offers a non-degree curriculum track that provides students with exposure to medical school-level coursework, enhancing their competitiveness for admission to medical or health professions programs.
PMP students receive personalized support from faculty, staff, and alumni mentors, fostering academic growth and professional development. The small cohort setting creates a supportive environment where students can connect with peers and gain valuable experiences that might not otherwise be accessible.
INfluence Student Potential and Increase Representation in Education (INSPIRE) is an eight-week mentoring and applied research program designed to build the pipeline for Hispanic students pursuing higher education in the fields of science and biomedical research. The long-term goal of INSPIRE is to increase the number of qualified students from underrepresented populations completing advanced degree health programs and serving the community as practicing health professionals. Its primary purpose is to provide hands-on biomedical research opportunities and mentoring to promising high school and college students.