Special Programs: Zucker School of Medicine College Pipeline Program
The Zucker School of Medicine College Pipeline Program is a six-week summer program to help top college students become competitive applicants for admission to the Zucker School of Medicine and other medical schools. It is a comprehensive program that offers the following learning sessions: Science enrichment courses for rising sophomores in physics, chemistry, and anatomy & physiology; MCAT preparation for rising college juniors, and research experience for rising college seniors. Students must participate in each level of the SOM-CPP Program.
The application is free and each admitted student gets a $1250 annual stipend to attend the summer sessions that start early July and end mid August (6 weeks). There is a linkage to the Zucker School of Medicine that states that students who excel in the SOM-CCP program AND demonstrate strong performance on the MCAT Exam will be “highly considered” for direct matriculation to the Zucker School of Medicine.
Criteria for application and acceptance include:
Must be a college freshman
Must be a US citizen
Must identify with a group underrepresented in medicine in the healthcare professions
Must come from an economically disadvantaged background
Must demonstrate an ongoing interest in the field of medicine
Minimum 3.2 GPA in a bachelor's degree program
Passed and demonstrate success in college-level biology and college chemistry before starting the program
Completion of a physics class is preferred but not required
Composite score of 1200 or higher on the New SAT and/or score of 25 or higher on the ACT
Strong consideration is given to:
Ranked in the top 10% of high school class
Willing to commit to participating in the three-year program
Willing to maintain a good attendance record
How to apply:
Application opens mid-January and the deadline is April 1st.
Complete the SOM-CCP online student information form
250-word essay stating the reason why you are interested in participating in the SOM-CCP Program
One letter of recommendation from a college professor
One copy of the applicant’s first-semester college transcript
One copy of the applicant’s SAT Composite Score REcord, and/or ACT Composite Score Record
If applicable, one copy of the applicant’s Advance Placement Exam Score (s).
Verification of class ranking in graduating class from high school, if available
