Pre-Med Opportunities
If you are interested in learning more about medical school requirements and the application process, please contact the Office of Admissions and Recruitment at 602-827-2005. Our office hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
To view our information session schedule, sign up through our customized portal. Your account will allow you to see all of our upcoming information sessions, as well as any other admissions-related events. The customized portal will also guide you through the application process.
Undergraduate and community college pre-health organizations are encouraged to invite the admissions team to present on the admissions timeline, process and requirements. Depending on the availability of current medical students, this visit may also include a medical student panel. A request for this presentation can be made by emailing the admissions team (a minimum of one month’s notice is requested).
The Pre-Medical Academy (PMA) and Pre-Med Summer School (PMSS) at the U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix offer comprehensive support to undergraduate and graduate students aspiring to attend medical school. The PMA is a 10-month program from August to May, while the PMSS is a 3-month summer program. Both provide essential preparation through workshops, seminars, panels, and hands-on experiences like volunteering, shadowing, and educational clinics, helping students navigate the medical school application process effectively.
Summer Scrubs is a summer program designed to encourage and inspire Arizona high school students to explore their interest in health care professions.
Volunteer Counselors will be selected to mentor high school students for one week in the month of June. Each Counselor will monitor the progress of assigned students, supervise program activities, assist guest speakers and lead health related activities. Depending on the session(s) and your availability, this can be up to a 30-40 hour per week commitment.
The application for summer 2024 is now open.