Career Changer Component

"Don't let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyway; we might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use." — Earl Nightingale

Have you considered becoming a physician, but thought it was too late to change careers? Our structured two-year pre-med preparation program is specifically designed for career changers and offers assured admission to the University of Louisville School of Medicine! If you're a career changer with a Bachelor's degree or about to graduate and desire to become a physician but lack the pre-med science coursework for medical school admission, this program may be for you! Let our program help you become the physician you always wanted to be!

Have you considered becoming a physician but thought it was too late to change careers? Our structured two-year pre-med preparation program is specifically designed for career changers and offers assured admission to the University of Louisville School of Medicine for students who meet the requirements.

If you hold (or are about to earn) a bachelor's degree and lack the science coursework required for medical school, this program can help you get started.

Learn more about our Program Outcomes, meet our Student Ambassadors, and see our Student Spotlight.

Record Enhancer Component 

"If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place." — Nora Roberts

 Are you a pre-med college graduate who needs to improve your grade point average and/or MCAT score to be more competitive for medical school? Our new record-enhancing program offers two tracks: 

Track one offers the opportunity to complete or retake pre-med required courses, take upper-level science classes, and receive MCAT preparation, tutoring, and supplemental instruction to improve your learning strategies and test-taking skills.

Track two offers the one-year non-thesis M.S. in Physiology, which will further improve your credentials at the graduate level while continuing to receive support from our program every step of the way. 

Accepted students must participate in Track One to be considered for Track Two. Students who qualify and wish to go directly into the M.S. in Physiology Pre-healthcare concentration Program may click here and proceed with applying through the graduate school.

Students in both tracks will have the opportunity to shadow physicians, volunteer in the community, receive application development, and more! Click here to learn more! There are 15 spots available.

Space is limited: Only 15 spots available each cycle.   

For a broader look at other post-baccalaureate programs, visit the AAMC Post-Bacc Program Directory.

PROGRAM UPDATE 

Last updated: May 23, 2025

APPLICATION CLOSED: Fall 2025-2026 

The application cycle for Fall 2025–2026 admission is now closed. We are no longer accepting applications for this cycle.

Note:  Our program has a Fall-only start date each year.

If you're interested in applying for Fall 2026–2027, please complete our Prospect Form to be added to our contact list. We'll notify you when new information sessions are scheduled and when the next application cycle opens.

Interviews in Progress

As interviews for the 2025–2026 cohort are currently underway, we are not holding virtual information sessions at this time.

Please check back soon—this page will be updated with future session dates.

Virtual Information Sessions

Our one-hour virtual sessions via Microsoft Teams provide an overview of the Career Changer and Record Enhancer tracks.

In the meantime, please complete our Prospect Form to:

• Join our contact list
• Receive updates on future information sessions
• Be notified when the next application cycle opens

Our Mission

Our program is offered through the Health Sciences Center Office of Health Equity and Engagement and is committed to preparing physicians who are dedicated to addressing healthcare disparities.

Kentucky has 120 counties, with over 80 designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). Many of these counties lack access to hospitals or specialists, requiring residents to travel long distances for care.

This is a national issue—rural and urban areas across the U.S. need more primary care physicians and specialists. Our program is part of a nationwide effort to improve access to care by developing competitive, compassionate medical school applicants who can serve where they are needed most.

Our Purpose

Medical schools seek applicants who have completed pre-med requirements, achieved strong academic records and MCAT scores, gained clinical experience, demonstrated compassion through service, and presented themselves well in interviews with excellent recommendations.

Without guidance, many students become discouraged or lost. Our program offers a supportive navigation system to help you stay on track throughout your pre-med journey, whether you’re just starting or trying again with renewed focus.

Stay in Touch

To receive updates about information sessions and application openings, please complete our Prospect Form using the embedded form below or by clicking here.