The journey to medical school begins long before the first day of class—and for many aspiring physicians, the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is one of the most significant milestones along the way.

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 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

Program Begins: October 2026

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

• Comprehensive MCAT study curriculum
• Access to the UWorld MCAT Question Bank
• Full-length, in-person Mock MCAT examination
• Live instructional sessions
• Virtual seminars led by physicians and healthcare professionals
• Monthly one-on-one mentorship with an MSEP physician mentor
• Guidance on medical school preparation and professional development
• 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.

Applicants must:

• Identify as an underrepresented student pursuing a career 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 2.8
• Be a resident of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, or the District of Columbia, or currently attend a college, university, graduate program, or post-baccalaureate program within one of those jurisdictions

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

Since 2023:

• 104 students have participated across three program cohorts.
• 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 scholars could go on to serve millions of patients throughout their medical careers.