Frequently Asked Questions
- What Cal Poly classes should I take to prepare myself?
- What is the ideal time table?
- What is the job outlook?
- Which local training programs have accepted Cal Poly Pomona students in the past?
- If I do not get accepted this year, what other related program I can get into to increase my future chances?
- How do I set up an application folder?
- Where can I find out more about MD-PHD program?
- How can I participate a pre-Med summer program?
- Where can I find out more about Research Opportunities at Cal Poly?
- How can I set up a Mock interview?
- How do I become a member of the Cal Poly Pomona Pre-professional Group so that I can share my experience and knowledge with others and receive updated information?
- How do I become a student mentor for incoming pre-professional students?
- How do I find a student mentor to help me?
- Where do I find local (off-campus) Undergraduate Research Programs?
- What are some examples of community services which I can join?
- Are there any programs for minorities?
- How can I prepare for the MCAT, DAT, PCAT?
- Where can I find information about approved CLS training programs in California?
- Where can I find information about the Pharmacy Technician Test?
- MCAT versus undergraduate GPAs. Which one is a better indicator for predicting success in medical school?
- How can I find a physician mentor close to where I live?
- What can I do with a degree in Biology?
What Cal Poly classes should I take to prepare myself?
Review the Suggested Class Schedule
What is the ideal time table?
Review the Action Plan Time Table
What is the job outlook?
See "Tomorrow's Jobs" at the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics website
Which local training programs have accepted Cal Poly Pomona students in the past?
See Internship Programs (DOC)
If I do not get accepted this year, what other related program I can get into to increase my future chances?
See Postbaccalaureate Premedical Programs
How do I set up an application folder?
See "How to Set-up an Application Folder"
Where can I find out more about MD-PHD program?
See MD-PhD
How can I participate a pre-Med summer program?
See Program
Where can I find out more about Research Opportunities at Cal Poly?
See the Internship, Leadership and Research Opportunities page.
How can I set up a Mock interview?
For a Mock Interveiw, contact Dr. John Chan and make an appointment during his regular office hours.
How do I become a member of the Cal Poly Pomona Pre-professional Group so that I can share my experience and knowledge with others and receive updated information?
How do I become a student mentor for incoming pre-professional students?
How do I find a student mentor to help me?
Where do I find local (off-campus) Undergraduate Research Programs?
Local Off-campus Undergraduate research Program
What are some examples of community services which I can join?
Are there any programs for minorities?
- Health Care Opportunity Programs (HCOP)
- Fellowships and Scholarships for Minorities
- MMEP (Minority Educational Programs)
- MED-MAR (Medical Minority Registry)
- MAC ( AMSA's Minority Affairs Committee)
- Medical Association Minority Affairs
- Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
- American Latino Medical Association (ALMA)
How can I prepare for the MCAT, DAT, PCAT?
Review this Test Preparation Checklist
Where can I find information about approved CLS training programs in California?
Where can I find information about the Pharmacy Technician Test?
See the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board website.
MCAT versus undergraduate GPAs. Which one is a better indicator for predicting success in medical school?
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How can I find a physician mentor close to where I live?
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What can I do with a degree in Biology?
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