Monday, March 2, 2026

Hello future health professionals! 

This part of the semester can feel busy and fast-paced, but it’s also a time when many students begin to see their hard work paying off. Whether you're preparing for exams, exploring new opportunities, or thinking ahead to summer plans, remember that progress on the pre-health path happens gradually. This newsletter includes resources and opportunities to help you stay on track.

All the best, 

GW Pre-Health Advising Team

Pre-Dental Society
1. GBM & Detroit Mercy Dental Visit. Register Here.
March 5
SEH Room B1220
6:00 PM

2. Dental Oral Hygiene Day
March 20

3. Panera Fundraiser. Use code FUND4U at panerabread.com, Panera App, or in-cafe kiosk. 25% of net sales will be donated. 
March 20
4:00–8:00 PM
USC

4. Rise Against Hunger Fundraiser
Milken T.E.A.M. Mentor Program
Donate or volunteer

Choose DO Medical School Virtual Expo

You're invited to meet with medical school representatives from the comfort of your home on March 4, 2025, from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET at our free Choose DO Medical School Virtual Expo. This event is hosted by the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM). 

Watch live presentations and connect with medical school admissions teams and current students via online chat rooms. 

Learn more about preparing for medical school, the interview process and life as a medical student. 

Explore which medical school is right for you – zero travel is required!

Register Today!

Clinical Research Mentorship Program

The National Hispanic Health Foundation, with generous support from Johnson & Johnson, is proud to launch its new Clinical Research Mentorship Program in March 2026. This program is designed to connect experienced clinical investigators with emerging Hispanic health professionals. This program will build a pathway for Hispanic researchers equipped to advance inclusive, evidence-based for all communities.

Through structured mentorship and professional development, the program connects experienced clinical investigators with emerging Hispanic health professionals and students. Mentors and mentees will engage in discussions on research processes, ethics, career pathways, and professional growth, helping to build a strong pipeline of Hispanic researchers equipped advance inclusive, evidence-based healthcare for all communities.

The inaugural cohort runs from March through June 2026 and is open to students and mentors interested in exploring and advancing careers in clinical trial research and related health professions.

The deadline to apply as a Mentee is March 11, 2026.

Registration is now open for the inaugural five-month cohort!

LMSA PLUS National Personal Statement Review Program

We are excited to launch our national one-on-one mentorship initiative designed to strengthen personal statements and build meaningful mentor–mentee connections across our network.

For Pre-Meds:
Receive individualized feedback from medical students to refine your story, strengthen your application, and gain insight from those who have successfully navigated the process. Apply by April 3rd.

Click Here to be a Mentee (PRE-MED)

Project Smile Global | Mentorship Program

This program is designed to connect students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare with volunteer mentors who have firsthand experience navigating the pre-health pathway. Through these mentor-mentee relationships, participants gain valuable insight, guidance, and advice from mentors who have once been in their shoes.

We are currently seeking upperclassmen undergraduate and graduate students to serve as mentors for high school and undergraduate mentees who are exploring careers in dentistry and other healthcare fields. This is a virtual program that will be conducted over Zoom for 4 to 8 weeks.

As a mentor, you will meet with 1 to 2 mentees per week to facilitate discussions that focus on topics like navigating the pre-health track, choosing extracurricular activities, finding research opportunities, and preparing for future applications. To support mentors, the program provides optional resources, discussion prompts, and regular check-ins from our coordination team.

In addition, undergraduate students who are interested in being paired with a mentor are welcome to apply using the mentee interest form below.

If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, we encourage you to apply to our Mentorship Program below. The deadline to apply is 3/1/2026. If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out to us via email at mentorshipprogram@projectsmileglobal.org. 

Mentor Interest Form:
https://forms.gle/3mwNd9sGfK3j4HWW8
Mentee Interest Form:
https://forms.gle/7ZTJ8mQ5yuZ4jAJG9

JHU Schaufeld Program | Opportunity for Post-Baccalaureate & Pre-Health Students

Johns Hopkins Medicine has an open call for students interested in pursuing 2-3 years of full time, laboratory or public health-based research on prostate cancer. The Schaufeld Program for Prostate Cancer in Black Men’s Post-Baccalaureate Scholars Program. 

Link to apply here:

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/brady-urology-institute/conditions-and-treatments/prostate-cancer/prostate-cancer-black-men

The ideal candidate is a current senior or recent college graduate with a record of successful completion of introductory biology and/or other science courses in college, and with a commitment to and record of work in health disparities. This program is open to all applicants, regardless of race or ethnicity. Students with diverse experiences, talents, backgrounds, and perspectives are encouraged to apply. In accordance with applicable law, race and ethnicity will not be considered in the selection process. 

Annapolis Hand to Shoulder Center Job Opportunity

Clinical Medical Assistant – Premedical Opportunity (Full-Time)  
Annapolis Hand to Shoulder Center (AH2S)  
Annapolis, MD | In-person | Monday–Friday  

The Annapolis Hand to Shoulder Center (AH2S), an orthopaedic hand surgery practice in Annapolis, MD, is seeking a full-time Clinical Medical Assistant ideal for premedical or pre-PA graduates (or graduating seniors) pursuing a gap-year clinical experience.

This position offers hands-on patient care, exposure to orthopaedic procedures, EMR documentation, and direct physician mentorship in a sub-specialty surgical practice. Training is provided. Monday–Friday, no evenings or weekends.

Apply: info@annapolishandcenter.com

Spanish-Speaking Volunteer Opportunity – Bridge to Care Clinic

GW undergraduates and alumni with Spanish language skills are invited to volunteer as interpreters with Bridge to Care, a student-run free clinic operated by GW medical students on Thursday evenings. The clinic serves uninsured patients in the DC community, many of whom are primarily Spanish-speaking. This is a meaningful opportunity to gain clinical exposure while supporting patient care and access to services. Learn more about the program at: https://healingclinic.smhs.gwu.edu/bridge-care. Students interested in volunteering can reach out for additional details and scheduling information: Lucia Berkey, Bridge to Care Director

Have a question? Reach out to us today.