The goal of the program is to facilitate students' transition to medical school when classes begin the following fall through exposure to the school curriculum and student resources. Successful completion of the final exam in Histology allows students to receive credit for the course, exempting them from Histology classes during fall quarter. All students take the challenge exam in Histology. In addition to Histology, students attend sessions on clinical skills, research methodology, financial aid, stress management, substance abuse, study skills, computers, and a library orientation. Tutorials complement the Histology classes, and medical students volunteer as peer advisors to trainees.
Participants also visit local health clinics and interact with health care professionals.