START EXPLORING CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE

Here are some tips to begin exploring your interest in a healthcare career:

JOB OPPORTUNITIES & EXPERIENCES

We offer one-of-a-kind opportunities to dive more deeply into your interests and gain hands-on learning experience.

  • Apply for one of our selective tracks or programs to access research and internship opportunities.

  • We offer 3-4 healthcare career exploration Treks each year - learn more and apply here!

  • Apply for summer or academic year internships - browse through the hundreds available and apply on Handshake

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  • We have 3 dedicated Careers in Healthcare advisers to guide your process.

    Set up an appointment

    to discuss your goals with us!

APPLYING TO MED SCHOOL

When you’re ready to begin applying to medical school, you’ll have access to our Current Application Support Series (CASS) with resources to guide you throughout the application process. Learn more about CASS here.

Note: If you plan to start medical school right after completing your undergrad, you will start your application cycle during your third year. If you plan to take a gap year, you should start the application cycle during your fourth year, and so on.

Here’s an example of the med school application timeline beginning in the Fall 2023 quarter:

2023

  • September, October, or November:

    Attend the "Evaluating Your Candidacy” workshop

  • December:

    Attend the “Application Timeline” workshop and start drafting your personal statement

2024

  • January:

    Attend the “Work & Activities” workshop, and take the Mock MCAT

  • February:

    Participate in the “Personal Statement Lab” workshop

  • March:

    Schedule a Personal Statement Review with your CIH adviser

  • April:

    Take the MCAT by this month, and attend the “CASPer and PREview” workshop

  • May:

    Participate in AMCAS Bootcamp and fill out your primary application through AMCAS

  • June:

    Submit your primary application by mid-June, and all Letters of Recommendation by late-June

  • July – August:

    Submit all secondary applications

  • August 2024 – May 2025:

    Schedule a Mock Interview with your CIH adviser and complete your school interviews!

2025

  • May:

    Most medical schools will send acceptance decisions by mid-May

  • June:

    Confirm your enrollment at the school you decide to attend

  • August:

    Begin medical school!

CIH SUPPORT FOR POST-GRADS

Whether you start med school, take a gap year, or enter into the non-clinical path after graduating from UChicago, CIH advisers are available to guide your post-graduate plans.

Contact us if you need help with a job offer decision, starting the med school application after a few gap years, connecting with UChicago alumni, and more!