Pre-Medical Health Scholar Intensive Program
Your Medical Profession Starts Here.
Gain hands-on clinical experience in a hospital setting while attending live MCAT Prep classes, brought to you by an expert Kaplan instructor (who has scored above the 90th percentile). Prepare for your highest MCAT score yet.
Students who put in the work with Kaplan’s curriculum raise their score by 15+ points on average.
According to data released by the AAMC, raising MCAT scores by 10 points can often double an applicant’s medical school acceptance rate.
Overview
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What You'll Get:
Skills You'll Gain:
This program is designed for individuals pursuing any healthcare career, such as:
Medical School
Physician-Scientist
MD (Doctor of Medicine)
DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)
Certificate of Completion:
TBD
Program Requirements
- At least 18 years of age.
- Submit transcript from your most recent institution demonstrating a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Healthcare Ethics & Compliance Training – Scholars must complete training on HIPAA, patient privacy, infection control, and workplace safety before starting.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR Certification – Some sites may require Scholars to be certified in CPR/BLS for Providers from the American Heart Association.
- Background Check & Health Screenings – Scholars must pass a background check, TB test, immunization verification, and drug screening as part of their onboarding.
- Professionalism & Conduct Standards – Participants must adhere to dress codes, behavioral expectations, and communication protocols in the healthcare setting.
- Program sites enforce substance-free learning environments, and drug testing may be required.
Tuition
Benefits & Discounts
Key Dates
California
| Location | Application Deadline | Training Dates | Start Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Los Angeles | March 1 | June 1-4 | June 1 |
| West Los Angeles | April 1 | June 29-July 2 | June 29 |
Hawaii
| Location | Application Deadline | Training Dates | Start Dates |
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FAQ
Program Dates
(Q): What are the program dates for the 2026 Pre-Medical Health Scholar Intensive program?
(A): There are two cohorts: Cohort A begins training in-person on June 1-4, and classes begin the following week on Monday, June 8. Cohort B begins training in-person on June 29-July 2, and classes begin the following week on Monday, July 6.
You may enroll in either Cohort A or B. The program concludes after 7 weeks. Please see Key Dates for more info.
Program Admission
(Q): What can I do to increase my chances of admission?
(A): Take the application and interview process seriously. Spend time on your essay to demonstrate why you want to be in the program. Prepare for your interview and dress professionally. The career center at your college or university is a good resource for preparing for applications and interviews.
(Q): When do I need to show proof of immunizations and CPR certification?
(A): Proof of immunizations and CPR certification are required to be uploaded to your Scholar portal after you enroll, but before you are permitted to attend training.
(Q): Do you accept scholarships from outside organizations?
(A): Yes, we do accept scholarships from outside organizations. If you have a scholarship from an outside organization, contact us at admissions@copehealthscholars.org for instructions on how to remit payment for the scholarship.
