The SJV-MedBridge team believes in its Valley and the students that reside within it, and all throughout California, and acknowledges the need for access and support when reaching for academic goals and accolades.
SJV-MedBridge, through UCSF Fresno, aims to develop an outreach-focused program to connect students to the resources, avenues, and mentors that will help them reach their goals and further allow them to explore the world of medicine.
Generously funded by the California Community College Foundation, California Medicine Scholars Program.
Mission
The San Joaquin Valley - MedBridge Program (SJV-MedBridge) is aiming to extend and highlight access to various workshops related to medicine and support transfer efforts from community colleges to a four-year institution, encourage and provide networking opportunities to and with experts in the premedical community while fostering a community-focused environment for individuals with a shared interest and passion for medicine.
Goals
The goals of SJV-MedBridge include, but are not limited to:
- Provide access to various workshops related to medicine and surrounding the transfer process to a four-year institution.
- Host and highlight network opportunities with experts in the premedical community.
- Provide and highlight premedical experiences (i.e., volunteering, internships, etc.).
All while fostering a community for like-minded individuals interested in pursuing and exploring the world of medicine.