What are Drop-Ins and How Do They Work?

Drop-Ins provide a casual, in-person space where you can connect with peers, current Keck School of Medicine students, and invited health professionals to seek guidance, ask questions, and gain inspiration on your unique pre-health journey. Whether you have specific questions or simply wish to hear about others’ experiences, there’s no specific requirement for interaction. Join us and gain tailored support towards your unique pre-health journey!

Drop-In Peer Advising

The Peer Advising Drop-Ins are held by third and fourth-year students who are academically high-achieving and have meaningful co-curricular involvement, clinical experiences, research, and leadership roles. First-year students are encouraged to utilize drop-in mentorship before meeting with a staff advisor!

  Reasons to Meet with a Peer Advisor

Panel Discussion with Keck Students

“The Path to Medicine: Panel with Keck Students” is an opportunity to learn from current medical students’ experiences of preparing and getting into medical school. All students are welcome to attend, and panel discussions will be exceptionally useful for students intending to apply soon. Participants can ask questions live at the end.

The Path to Medicine: A Keck Student Panel

  • MCAT Preparation and Success
  • Strategies for Personal Statement and Writing
  • Interview Preparation and Strategies

MCAT Preparation and Success

This panel discussion will focus on strategies our Keck medical students used to prepare for the MCAT. Exploring everything from study schedules and practice tests to understanding readiness to sit for the exam, it will be very informative for juniors and seniors entering their application cycle.

When: Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

Time: 4-5 PM

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Strategies for Personal Statement and Writing

Hear tips and tricks from current Keck medical students on how they prepared for writing their personal statement for health professions school applications. Students will learn about reflection prompts, writing timelines, the editing process and more. This session is intended for juniors and seniors entering their application cycle.

When: Wednesday, March 5th, 2025

Time: 4-5 PM

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Interview Preparation and Strategies

Prepare yourself to enter the interview stage of the application cycle through a panel discussion with current Keck medical students. They will share strategies, resources, and practice tips informed by their own experiences. This session is intended for juniors and seniors entering their application cycle.

When: Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025

Time: 4-5 PM

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Professional Mentorship

 

Professional Mentorship

  • Application Guidance: Q&A with Dr. Rosa

Application Guidance: Q&A with Dr. Rosa

Join Dr. Joseph Rosa, an admissions expert, for a valuable Q&A session where you’ll gain insider tips on crafting your best health professional school application.

When: Thursday, April 10th, 2025

Time: 3-4 pm

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our weekly announcements will contain the latest schedules and Zoom link for each mentorship session.

  • We are always interested in adding additional mentors so if you or someone you know is interested, please have them contact our office email prehealth@dornsife.usc.edu for further inquiry.

  • All USC students and Alumni are invited to attend Mentorship Drop-In sessions. Alumni please email prehealth@dornsife.usc.edu for more information and the Zoom links.

  • Mentorship Drop-In sessions are open to all USC students interested in pursuing careers in health-related fields, no matter your academic background! It’s a good way to learn your options and explore your interests. All are welcome!

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Office of Pre-Health Advisement

3641 Watt Way
Hedco Neurosciences Building (HNB), Suite 120
Los Angeles, CA 90089

Visit us: HNB 120 (Hedco Neurosciences Building, Suite 120)

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

(213) 740-4844

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