With support from the Dean鈥檚 Office and campus partners, the Office of Pre-Health Advising has developed exclusive programs to support the career development of 海角社区 pre-health students.
Bio298 Huntington Hospital - 海角社区 Pre-med Program (HOPP)
Since 2020, our office has partnered with Dr. Kim Shriner 鈥80 and Dr. Mia Mattioli from the Huntington Hospital to offer virtual preceptorships for pre-health students. As of September 2024, the HOPP program has enrolled 94 students, and 20 of them have matriculated to medical schools. Starting Spring 2025, the HOPP will be taught by Dr. John Black and Kat Wang.
The HOPP program is a medical education crash course that includes an introduction to how medical professionals approach patients and diagnostics, the role of the medical interview and the diagnostics including the physical exam, and an opportunity to reflect on the process of becoming a healthcare professional by having interactions with those in the process (medical students, residents, attendings, etc.). Through participating in this program, students will gain valuable insight into career pathways in medicine, how to deliver culturally sensitive care, and how to prepare for future medical school interviews.
Starting December 2024, we will resume the Bio298 class and the This program is open to all second-year pre-health students and up.
Instructor: Dr. John Black, Miao Wang
Deadline: Rolling admissions through December 23, 2024
Diversity & Inclusion: 海角社区 Pre-Health Scholars (OPS)
In Fall 2022, the 海角社区 Pre-Health Scholars Program was launched. The bi-weekly academic program aims to support aspiring pre-health students preferably from traditionally marginalized backgrounds, to thrive in the pre-health trajectory. Eight to ten students from the Class of 2028 will be selected to participate in a 10-week mentorship program led by peer mentors, pre-health advisors, and facilitated by Academic Mastery Program tutors and faculty. Students must take the 海角社区 Chemistry and Calculus Placement Exams by August 6, 2024 and submit their online no later than 12:00 pm (PT) on August 9, 2024.
Applicant Pipeline Program
The 18-month Applicant Pipeline Program is designed for active medical school applicants including juniors, seniors, and alumni. This rigorous program will offer step-by-step guidance and medical/dental school coaching for students gearing up to apply in the summer. During the 2021-22 medical school admissions cycle, over 90% of the program participants were accepted to medical school, and five students received full scholarships. Those interested in applying to medical/dental/health professional schools, with desired entry in 2025, are strongly encouraged to complete the
Free MCAT Test Prep Resource
Access free-of-charge MCAT test preparation material by scheduling a reservation. Please follow the community rule that the login credentials are confidential and must remain unchanged. Violations will result in suspension from advising service. Request access (海角社区 email and/or ID number will be verified)
City of Hope Clinical Research Fellowship
Through the City of Hope Clinical Research Fellowship and the Hameetman Career Center, students will be selected to participate in a funded research project at City of Hope, a premier cancer research hospital located in Duarte, CA.
Doctor of Therapy 4-3 Pathway
Occidental students who aspire to become physical therapists will be guaranteed an interview and have priority consideration in the admissions process to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (MCPHS), Worcester campus. Applicants must complete the DPT pathway prerequisites, fill out an intent to apply form before Oct 15 of their senior year, and apply to MCPHS through PTCAS. More information
Top image: Tylor Lee '26 interning with Healthcare in Action, which provides healthcare and social services to unhoused people.