The program introduces first-year medical school curriculum, teaches students various learning strategies, demonstrates the college's computer facilities, and introduces students to some teaching and administrative faculty, as well as other students. The transition from undergraduate education to medical education is very difficult for some students. New medical students fit the program profile if they have changed professions, completed a degree more than 5 years ago, have English as a second language, have young children or are a single parent, were an undergraduate non-science major, and more. No m ore than 25 students will be selected to participate. Applications will be distributed to all accepted students.
Attendance is mandatory if a student is selected and agrees to participate.
To make it easier for students to attend, a stipend will be provided, Tischler says. The Preprofessional Summer Program was developed by Tischler in 1993-94 when he participated in the Dean's Teaching Scholars. Members of the Dean's Teaching Scholars participate in seminars, workshops and development projects dealing with educational issu es.