Pathways for Undergraduates

Medical Experience Program (MEDS-E) 

MEDS-E targets freshmen, sophomore and junior undergraduates at Virginia Tech students who are members of groups Underrepresented in Medicine and are planning careers in medicine and research. A primary goal of MEDS-E is to expand the students’ network and increase their awareness of opportunities in the health professions, with a specific focus becoming a physician. 

Health Equity Scholars Program

A partnership with selected Virginia Tech Living Learning Communities (LLCs). This program provides experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate students interested in healthcare living in the partner LLCs.

ProjectMED

This innovative program is designed to provide comprehensive resources and support systems to prepare students from a variety of backgrounds for successful entry into undergraduate medical education.

For more information or additional questions, please contact Sophia Minor at sophiam@vt.edu

Early Identification Program

Each year, VTCSOM accepts three students to an Early Identification Program that provides an intensive, paid medical school preparation during two summer sessions. Completing both summers of enrichment and maintaining all program requirements can help a participant become a competitive applicant to medical school.