The journey to medical school begins long before the first day of class—and for many aspiring physicians, obtaining a competitive MCAT score is one of the most significant barriers to gaining admission to medical school.

Recognizing that access to high-quality MCAT preparation can be financially out of reach for many talented students, the Medical Society of Eastern Pennsylvania (MSEP) launched the MCAT Prep Bootcamp in 2023.

The program provides six months of comprehensive academic preparation, physician mentorship, and professional development designed to help promising students strengthen their MCAT performance and confidently pursue medical school.

Whether you're the first in your family to pursue medicine or navigating the application process with limited resources, MSEP is committed to helping remove barriers so you can focus on achieving your goals.

2026 Application Deadline: September 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM EDT

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and qualified applicants may be invited to participate in a virtual interview as part of the selection process. We encourage interested students to apply early for the best opportunity to be considered.

Program Begins: October 2026

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Selected MCAT Prep Bootcamp scholars participate in six months of intensive preparation that includes:

• Access to UWorld MCAT Prep Question Bank and CARS Prep Materials
• Access to AAMC Mock MCAT Exams
  
• Access to in-person Mock MCAT examination
• Monthly virtual seminars led by physicians and healthcare professionals
• Monthly one-on-one mentorship with an MSEP physician mentor
• A supportive community of peers pursuing similar goals

Each scholar is paired with a physician mentor from MSEP's network who provides encouragement, accountability, and insight throughout the program (no academic tutoring).

Applicants must:

• Identify as a student who will be underrepresented in medicine
• Be a current college student or college graduate
• Have completed, or be in the process of completing, prerequisite coursework for medical school
• Plan to take the MCAT during Spring or Summer 2027
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Be a resident of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland, or the District of Columbia, OR currently attend (or have attended) a college, university, graduate program, or post-baccalaureate program within one of those jurisdictions

Since launching in 2023, the MSEP MCAT Prep Bootcamp has become one of the organization's signature physician pipeline initiatives.

Since 2023:

• 104 students have participated across three program cohorts.
• Graduates of the MSEP MCAT Prep Bootcamp have been admitted to top medical schools across the country.
• Thousands of dollars have been invested in removing financial barriers to medical school preparation.
• Scholars have gained access to mentorship, academic resources, and professional guidance that might otherwise be unavailable.

Each student supported through the program represents more than an individual success story—they represent future physicians who will care for patients, strengthen communities, and help address healthcare disparities for generations to come.

Collectively, MSEP's MCAT Prep scholars could go on to serve millions of patients throughout their medical careers.