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Our Mission
The California Postbaccalaureate Consortium (formerly the UC Consortium) is a partnership of postbaccalaureate premedical programs at the Schools of Medicine at Charles R. Drew University, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Los Angeles, UC San Francisco, and Tribal Health - Cal Poly Humboldt. The mission of the Consortium is to increase the number of physicians who practice in shortage areas of California by assisting capable and dedicated students from disadvantaged backgrounds in gaining admission to medical school.
This site is part of a joint online application service for the California Postbaccalaureate Consortium programs, which allows candidates to apply to one or more of the programs simultaneously.
Schedule a Workshop
If you would like the California Postbaccalaureate Consortium to attend an upcoming workshop, event, or conference please reach out to us at pbcentraladmin@ucdavis.edu
2023-2024 Free Virtual Info Sessions
| Event Title | Date | Time | Details |
| September 27, 2023 | 12-1 p.m. (PST) | Program overview, application timeline, types of postbacc programs, and Q&A | |
| October 30, 2023 | 3-4 p.m. (PST) | Navigating application portal, review of program requirements, FAQ for application prep and Q&A | |
| Meet the Advisors | November 20, 2023 | 12-1 p.m. (PST) | Deep dive into the four program partners with reps and students from Charles Drew, UCI, UC Davis, UCSF, and UCLA |
| My Life as a Postbacc | January 22, 2023 | 3-4 p.m. (PST) | Personal stories and advice from current and previous postbacc students |
| The Reapplicant Experience and Avenues to Med | February 29, 2023 | 12-1 p.m. (PST) | General program requirements for reapplicants, applying to medical school and considering postbacc programs |
| Special Reapplicant Session for 2023-2024 Med School Applicants | April 22, 2023 | 3-4 p.m. (PST) | Designed for students who applied to medical school this cycle but did not receive an acceptance, this session will provide insight and advice from med-ed professionals to help you determine if a postbacc program is right for you. |
Am I a Qualified Applicant?
Consider if the California Postbaccalaureate Consortium is the right fit for you! Click HERE for our interactive guide.
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For any additional questions, please reach out to us at pbcentraladmin@ucdavis.edu
Our Staff
Jose Morfin, M.D.
Dr. Jose Morfin is the California Postbaccalaureate Consortium Principal Investigator. Dr. Morfin grew up in Northern California in a farming and working class community. He was the first in his family to graduate from high school to pursue higher education. He has a strong interest in community outreach to underserved populations to improve health care delivery, as well as promoting health professional careers amongst Underrepresented in Medicine (UIM) groups.
Armani Peterson, M.A.
Armani serves as the California Postbaccalaureate Consortium Coordinator. He conducts outreach, recruitment and manages the application process for 5 School of Medicine Post baccalaureate Programs (UC Davis, UCI, UCLA, UCSF, CDU). In his previous role at the UC Davis Internship and Career Center, he served as a senior career advisor in several program areas including health and biological sciences. Before his work at UC Davis, Armani worked as an academic and career advisor at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in Kenosha, WI. Armani graduated with his Master’s in Higher Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from California State, Sacramento. He has experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and has a desire to help students pursue their career in health and medicine.
The California Postbaccalaureate Consortium is funded in part by a grant from The California Wellness Foundation (Cal Wellness). Created in 1992 as a private independent foundation, Cal Wellness’ mission is to improve the health of the people of California by making grants for health promotion, wellness education and disease prevention.
Applications
Applications for the 2024-2025 cohort will open on January 4, 2024.
Start your application here!
See our admissions page for deadlines, application link and requirements.
If you have questions, please send us an email.
Mailing Address:
California Postbaccalaureate Consortium
UC Davis School of Medicine
4610 X Street, Suite 4101
Sacramento, CA 95817
Interested in partnering with the CA Postbacc Consortium?
We are interested in partnering with Postbacc programs who are mission-aligned and advance future physicians in California. If you are interested in joining the Consortium as a partner, please review the request guide by the application window deadline (listed in the document). After review, if your program agrees to the terms of the Consortium Membership Request guide, then follow the instructions, in the guide, for next steps. If you have any questions, please emailpbcentraladmin@ucdavis.edu.
Consortium Membership Request Guide HERE!
Alumni Testimonial
"Participating in the UCSF Post Baccalaureate program was truly transformative and exactly the support I needed to take the next step toward my career goals. After encountering academic pitfalls throughout my undergraduate experience, I lacked guidance and self-assurance to reach my goals. The program not only equipped me with the tools and guided preparation to apply to medical school but also prepared me for success as a medical student and advocate. The leadership team is genuinely dedicated to supporting their students every step of the way. Their advocacy, guidance, and mentorship are invaluable; they helped me reach my full potential, academically and personally. I gained a support system through my peers and a continued determination to bridge health disparities to improve the well-being of underserved communities. With newfound confidence, I applied to medical school with conviction, and I now feel fully prepared to enter medical school."
Karina Fing Castro
UC San Francisco Program Alumna
