January 29, 2025
Premedical Rural Education Program Applications Now Open!
The application for the MU School of Medicine Premedical Rural Education post-baccalaureate program (PREP) is now open. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on April 1, 2025.
What is PREP?
The MU School of Medicine Premedical Rural Education Program (PREP) is a post-baccalaureate program for Missouri rural background, college graduates interested in applying or re-applying to medical school. Applicants accepted to PREP will complete online modules, participate in required workshops and activities, and complete a graduate certificate program during the two-year program to prepare and enhance their application to medical school.
Participant Benefits
- PREP participants receive an annual $12,000 stipend to assist with costs associated with taking and preparing for the MCAT, tuition, books, cost of living, and AMCAS application fees. Students must remain in good standing, meeting all program requirements, to advance through the program and continue to receive the annual stipend.
- PREP participants who receive a 500 on their MCAT, receive A or B grades in required coursework taken during the Postbaccalaureate program, and are meeting all other program requirements will receive an automatic interview with MU School of Medicine Admissions Committee.
- Postbaccalaureate students who are accepted to MU School of Medicine, will receive priority selection for the Rural Scholars Program during medical school.
- PREP students will have access to a PREP faculty advisor and PREP staff coordinator to assist and guide them while in PREP.
- PREP students will earn a graduate certificate from the University of Missouri upon successful completion of the program.
How to Apply
Visit the PREP Program website for detailed application instructions and for a link to the program application.
- Applicants interested in applying to PREP must complete the program application by 11:59 p.m. on April 1, 2025.
- Selected students will be invited to interview for the program via Zoom in early June 2025.
- An online mandatory program orientation will be held in July 2025 for all accepted applicants.
- Students will begin in the program in July 2025.
Questions?
Please contact ruralscholars@health.missouri.edu with questions or for more information.