Entry ID PR-57715
At a glance
The Medical Education Development (MED) Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an intensive summer educational program designed to increase the diversity of students pursuing health professional careers. The program is aimed at pre-medical and pre-dental students and provides a rigorous academic curriculum along with clinical exposure, professional development, and mentoring opportunities
2026 program dates: ~9 weeks, May 18 (move‑in/orientation) through late July 2026 (closing ceremony ~July 22)
Who can apply
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Rising senior undergraduate or postgraduate.
- GPA of 2.75 or higher is recommended.
- Students from groups traditionally underrepresented in the sciences or with limited access to research opportunities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Contact
Email: mona_syed@med.unc.edu
UNC School of Medicine 041 MacNider Hall, CB 7530 Chapel Hill, NC 27599
