Center for Student Academic Resources
The PreMatric Program
Purpose
The PreMatriculation Program is an
educational program especially designed
to facilitate the academic, social,
and environmental adjustment of incoming
SOM students. It addresses the needs
of students who may benefit from an
intensive introduction to the medical
curriculum. Specifically, it provides
the following opportunities:
- An introduction to the most important
aspects of the first-year curricula
- Direct interaction with administration,
faculty, upper-class students, and
peers
- Learning skills, and medical terminology
- Familiarization with the SOM campus
and surrounding area
“The Pre-Matric Program was definitely
a help in getting me ready for a full
day of class and studying, as well as
going over some main topics.”
OMS Student Attendee - 2007
The Curriculum
The PreMatriculation curriculum challenges
both the individual and the group. It
covers the major concepts in Biochemistry,
Physiology, and Histology. It familiarizes
students with medical terminology and
also some metacognitive aspects, such
as study/learning skills, test-taking
strategies, etc. All courses incorporate
quizzes and/or tests, to evaluate student
progress. Students are required to attend
all classes and take all quizzes/tests
associated with the courses.
“I wholeheartedly believe that
my performance this term had a lot to
do with me taking part in the Pre-Matric
Program”.
OMS Student Attendee - 2007
The Calendar
The program is five weeks in length.
It begins the last week of June and
continues until the last week of July.
The daily schedule is between five and
seven hours long.
The Cost
The program is free of charge in terms
of tuition. However, living expenses
are the responsibility of the student.
Eligibility Requirements / Admissions
Procedure
All students who have been offered
admission to the SOM are invited to
attend. However, enrollment is
oriented toward non-traditional students,
students with a limited science background,
students from disadvantaged backgrounds,
and historically under-represented students
in medicine. As part of the school's
admissions procedure, the Center for
Student Academic Resources reviews all
in-coming students' files and recommends
students for enrollment in the program;
all recommendations are made in the
best interests of the students, with
the intention to provide a rich and
rewarding stepping-stone into the medical
curriculum. Please contact
our office for details of how to sign
up for the program.
“I found the Pre-Matric Program
very helpful for the 1st semester, especially
for those who have been out of school
for a while. It helps transition
students smoothly into the 1st semester
of medical school”.
OMS Student Attendee- 2007
Student Representatives
Please contact any one of the following
students for general questions about
the program.
Class of 2011:
Class of 2010:
Class of 2009:
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