For Prospective Students

Each year MetroPAP places students in metropolitan communities for a continual nine-month experience. Students work under the direct supervision of board-certified community preceptors and other specialists in the community hospital and clinic. Students from a wide variety of backgrounds and experience participate in the program.

Read about Vanessa's MetroPAP experience.

Benefits

  • One-on-one teaching/mentoring with preceptors
  • Increased confidence and competence in clinical and procedural skills
  • Extensive hands-on experiences and opportunities
  • Opportunity to observe/participate in continuity of care
  • Explore business-related aspects of medical practice
  • Examine and treat a large number of patients ranging from newborn to elderly
  • Eligible students receive a $20,000 tuition offset for participation in MetroPAP. Please visit the FAQ page for more information.

Requirements

  • A student should be a motivated, independent learner
  • Must pass the USMLE Step I Board Exam
  • Solid academic performance in medical school courses; passed all requirements to begin clinical experience
  • Must successfully complete Medicine I clinical clerkship prior to MetroPAP
  • Immunization schedule must be up-to-date
 
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Video: About MetroPAP

Check out a three-minute introduction to the MetroPAP program.

Application Process Curriculum Frequently Asked Questions Past Student Comments

Site Information

Read comments from past students for more information on site experiences.

MetroPAP Student Site Summaries, 2015-22