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Medical Career Preparation
Overview
Official Name of Program
Medical Career Preparation
Plan Code
MCP-CERT
Department(s) Sponsoring Program
Career
Undergraduate
Degree Designation
CERTGE30 - Certificate
HEGIS Code
4902.00
NYSED Program Code
40689 - MCP-CERT
CIP Code
30.0101
The program for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Medical Career Preparation is designed for individuals seeking to switch career paths and enter fields in the health professions, including allopathic or osteopathic medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, podiatric medicine, pharmacy, optometry, physician assistant, physical therapy, or occupational therapy. The program couples academics with individualized pre-health advising and tutoring services. It also offers assistance in obtaining essential research, clinical volunteering, and community service experience. After successful completion of the program, students are prepared to take the appropriate standardized tests and apply to competitive health professions schools.