How it Works

A tiered system

PreMedProtégé's mentorship system is divided into six phases for aspiring medical professionals. The first three phases fall within the Aspire stage. PreMedProtégé (PMP) 1’s, 2’s, and 3’s are in a point in their career where they are building up to a career in medicine. This includes the process of picking your major, taking your pre-requisites, and navigating the MCAT and medical school applications. You’re not quite there yet, but you’re getting there, and need guidance through the actual process of getting there. 

The next three phases are a part of Stage 2: the Advance stage. At this point, you’ve made it to medical school, and it’s now a point of progressing through your career as you actualize your dreams. Medical students in this stage can expect to receive mentorship and support in their academic and professional endeavors. This might mean advice on rotations and electives, STEP exams, or even just the general adjustment from undergrad to grad.  Each phase provides tailored guidance to help students succeed and advance to the next level, ensuring their growth and development throughout their journey to becoming medical professionals.

Our Tiers

Stage 1: Aspire

PMP1: Pathfinders

High School | Juniors & Seniors

College | Freshman and Sophomores

PMP2: Pavers

PMP3: Contenders

College | Juniors and Seniors

Stage 2: Advance

Medical School | M1’s and M2’s

PMP4: Initiates

PMP5: Apprentices

Medical School | M3’s and M4’s

PMP6: Practitioners

Residency | PGY1’s

PMP1: Pathfinders

Pathfinders refers to high-school juniors and seniors who look to college freshman and sophomores for what majors to pick, how to choose a college, and what to expect in college. PathFinders can expect advice on choosing the right school, managing their time, picking the right AP’s, and navigating college life as they eye medical school. The name alludes to a stage in your life of deep thought as you seek to answer a proverbial question: what do you want to do with your life?

Here are things Pathfinders could potentially be doing:

  • Researching potential college majors related to the medical field.

  • Exploring extracurricular activities and internships related to medicine.

  • Seeking advice on high school coursework and preparation for college.

  • Participating in discussions with their PreMedProtége Mentors to gain insight into the college experience.

PMP2: Pavers

Pavers refers to the college freshman and sophomores who look to college juniors and seniors on advice for how to prepare for the MCAT exam, the medical school application process, and building a strong resume. This name alludes to a time in your life where you are responsible for paving your path, whether this means setting your schedule up, getting your shadowing in, or even establishing your study techniques. It’s up to you.

Here are things Pavers could potentially be doing:

  • Identifying, planning, and acing prerequisite coursework for medical school.

  • Getting the MCAT exam on their radar.

  • Getting their shadowing and volunteering hours in.

  • Identifying potential Letters of Recommendation for their medical school applications.

  • Participating in discussions with their Medical School Mentors (Contenders) to gain insight into the medical school application experience.

PMP3: Contenders

Contenders refers to college juniors and seniors who look to current medical students in years 1 and 2 for advice on the medical school application process, what schools to apply to, what to expect in medical school, and how to succeed academically. This name refers to a time in your life of competition: everyone is contending for very few spots at medical schools all around the country. But once you’re in, your in.

Here are things Contenders could potentially be doing:

  • Preparing medical school applications, including essays and letters of recommendation.

  • Researching medical schools and creating a list of potential schools to apply to.

  • Participating in discussions with the Initiates to gain insight into their medical school application experience.

  • Preparing for medical school interviews and understanding the interview process.

PMP4: Initiates

Initiates refers to first and second-year medical students who look to 3rd and 4th-year medical students for advice on study habits, the STEP exams, and just the general adjustment to the graduate school life. You’ve been given a white coat, Anki has become your saving grace, and you feel like you’re drinking from a fire house. But you’ve made it.

Here are things Initiates could potentially be doing:

  • Learning effective studying techniques and time management strategies.

  • Receiving personalized guidance and support from successful medical students above them.

  • Participating in clinical and research opportunities in the summers.

  • Preparing for USMLE Step 1 and other licensing exams.

  • Providing guidance to the Contenders below them on what worked and what didn’t for medical school applications & MCAT.

PMP5: Apprentices

Apprentices refers to 3rd and 4th-year medical students who look to 1st and 2nd-year residency students for advice on matching, clinical rotations, and navigating the residency process. Apprentices can expect advice on the match process, developing strong clinical skills, and building a career in medicine, as they continue to get closer and closer to calling themself an MD.

Here are things Apprentices could potentially be doing:

  • Preparing for residency applications and interviews.

  • Understanding the Match process and preparing a rank list of programs.

  • Navigating clinical rotations and building relationships with residency program directors.

  • Wrapping up their USMLE Exams.

  • Providing advice and guidance to Initiates about their experiences in medical school.

PMP6: Practitioners

Practitioners are those who have completed medical school and are now practicing resident physicians. As members of the PreMedProtégé community, they serve as mentors and advisors for other members, marking the culmination of the PMP program: they can now call themselves practicing doctors. By staying connected with the PreMedProtégé community, Practitioners can continue to grow and develop as professionals throughout their careers.

Here are things Practitioners could potentially be doing:

  • Preparing medical school applications, including essays and letters of recommendation

  • Researching medical schools and creating a list of potential schools to apply to

  • Participating in discussions with their Junior Medical Mentors to gain insight into their medical school application experience

  • Preparing for medical school interviews and understanding the interview process