SF BUILD Aspiring Physicians Program

SF BUILD is an existing collaboration between San Francisco State University (SFSU) and UCSF that aims to enhance the diversity of the biomedical research workforce. The SFBUILD APP program is a premedical wrap-around program for Latinx students that leverages the existing collaborations and infrastructure from SF BUILD to support the entry of SFSU Latinx undergraduate students into medical school.  The program is comprised of both an academic year and summer program. During the academic year, students will participate in mentorship, professional development and clinical volunteer opportunities. During the summer program, students will engage in intensive workshops and MCAT prep to help build their exposure, access and confidence in attaining a career in medicine. A total of 8 premedical Latinx students from SFSU will be selected and provided with summer stipends.

The SF BUILDAPP program is led by UCSF LCOE faulty Dr. Tomás Magaña and SFSU SF BUILD Liaison, Dr. Kelechi Uwaezuoke.

For more information on SF BUILDAPP please contact:

Tomás A. Magaña, MD, Director SF BUILD APP

Email: [email protected]

Carlo Juárez, Program Support Analyst.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (415) 206-4053

Curriculum & Schedule

Academic Year Program (Spring 2019)

Activities will include:

  • Monthly group and individual meetings with Dr. Tomás Magaña and Dr. Kelechi Uwaezuoke
  • Participation as a student volunteer at Clínica Martín Baró.

Summer Program (Dates TBD):

Topics will include:

  • Investigation of Stereotype Threat
  • Investigation into Health Disparities
  • MCAT Prep
  • Career and Professional Development
  • Exploring Issues in Latino health 
  • Introduction to Policy Briefs

Application

The application is now open. Link to the application is HERE 

Application deadline: March 22, 2019

Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Latinx undergraduate student who will complete their Bachelor’s degree in 2 years (Junior equivalent)
  • Enrolled full-time at San Francisco State University
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Completed one year of biology and three semesters of chemistry
  • Demonstrates leadership and/or commitment to a student organization that works to better the Latinx community.

Cohort

More information coming soon.