Highlights

The MED Program Provides Demanding Academic Preparation

on the level of beginning medical/dental studies for rising college seniors and postgraduates planning to apply to medical or dental school in the fall.

Students are engaged in over 200 scheduled class and lab hours in:

Gross Anatomy	Biochemistry	Microbiology
Histology	Dental Theory & Technique	MCAT/DAT Preparation

Individualized work in learning, study, and test-taking skills will be provided in addition to pre-professional counseling, seminars, workshops, and orientation to the medical and dental school environment. The admissions process is explored through workshops, panels, and discussions with admissions representatives and students from UNC School of Medicine and Dentistry. MED students also have the opportunity to meet with representatives from 50 other various universitities' health professions programs during the Larry D. Keith Recruitment Fair. Seminars throughout the program, range in topic from professionalism, cultural competence, Kidney Care, HIV/AIDS, health disparities, translational research, medical education, clinical specialities, and balance of work and life.

Participants receive grades in each course and a certificate upon completion of the program. A UNC-CH transcript is NOT issued, although some institutions may elect to give credit. A program evaluation is issued to graduates and is favorably recognized by admissions committees throughout the country