Program Highlights
The DOT program includes activities that span the following areas: academic enrichment, learning skills development, clinical medicine, communication skills, counseling, career development and character building and enrichment activities. The focus is on helping you be a better undergraduate student and a more competitive applicant to medical school.
Academic Enrichment
- Anatomy
- Community Service
- Medical Ethics
- Research
Clinical Medicine
- Inpatient
- Outpatient
- Simulations
Communication Skills
- Mock Interviews
- Personal Statement
- Public Speaking
Learning Skills
- Concept Mapping
- Literature Search
- MCAT Preparation
- Test-Taking Strategies
- Time Management
Counseling and Mentoring
- Admissions Process
- Financial Aid
- Medical Student Mentoring
Professional and Career Development
- Faculty Mentoring
- Work-Life Balance
Program Eligibility
Applicants to the DOT program must meet the following requirements to be considered:
Background
- Florida resident
- U.S. citizenship or permanent resident
- Underrepresented minority in medicine, first-generation college student, or low socioeconomic status
Academic
- Minimum completion of 60 credits
- Minimum completion of two semesters of biology and two semesters of chemistry
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
Application Requirements
- Submit a complete online application by the application deadline. See Dates and Deadlines for details.
- One letter of recommendation is required as part of the online application. You will indicate the writer's email address, and they will receive a request when you submit the application.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about the DOT program, email Wanetta Ghisiawan, senior program director, or call 305-348-0644.
The DOT program was a huge milestone in my journey of becoming a future physician. It reaffirmed my confidence and capabilities regardless of my socioeconomic status or skin color. And the faculty and guest speakers were extremely insightful. I am forever thankful to have been selected for the DOT program, and I hope to be a part of the College of Medicine in the near future!Jaylanie Lopez