{"id":1625,"date":"2022-12-21T19:44:21","date_gmt":"2022-12-22T00:44:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/nhinbre\/?page_id=1625"},"modified":"2026-10-14T12:47:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T16:47:42","slug":"medical-school-mentoring-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/nhinbre\/inbre-101-resources\/medical-school-mentoring-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical School Mentoring Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

About<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The average medical school acceptance rate is 5.5%<\/strong>. The NH INBRE Alumni Association\u2019s medical school mentoring program is aimed at providing resources, support, and networking opportunities to college students at NH INBRE schools to help navigate the challenging pre-med path. Each session is hosted by current medical students who are alumni of INBRE<\/a>. These 1.5 hour live zoom sessions are dedicated to addressing a certain topic each month. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and get feedback on their application process.<\/p>\n

Register:<\/strong>
\nNext Session<\/span>: October 26th, 2026 7PM EST
\nContact the program directors with any questions regarding future or past sessions.<\/p>\n

Registration Link<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

2026 - 2027 Sessions:<\/b>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
October<\/b><\/td>\nNovember<\/b><\/td>\nJanuary<\/b><\/td>\nFebruary<\/b><\/td>\nMarch<\/b><\/td>\nApril<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\nThe Medical School Journey\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nBuilding a Competitive Application<\/b><\/td>\n\nMCAT<\/b><\/td>\n\nMedical School Application Workshop<\/b><\/td>\n\nClinical Experience & Shadowing<\/b><\/td>\n\nDo I Need Research<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\nWhat medical school is actually like, MD vs. DO, and What to expect during each year of medical school.<\/span><\/td>\nLearn how to strengthen your medical school application, highlight your unique experiences, and stand out to admissions committees.<\/span><\/td>\nExplore effective study strategies, preparation resources, and expert tips to maximize your MCAT score and test-day confidence.<\/span><\/td>\n
\n<\/span>Learn how to craft compelling personal statements, showcase meaningful experiences, and navigate the medical school application process.<\/span><\/td>\n		\nDiscover how to find meaningful clinical opportunities, connect with physicians, and gain hands-on exposure to the medical field.<\/span><\/td>\n\nExplore the role of research in medical school admissions and learn how to find opportunities that fit your interests.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Archived Sessions<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

2025 - 2026 Archived Sessions:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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October <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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November <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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January <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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February <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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March <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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April <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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The Pre-Med Guide to Clinical Experience <\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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MCAT and Personal Statement Prep <\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Summer Planning: Internships and Programs <\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Meet and Greet with Medical School Admissions <\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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AMCAS, Secondary Applications and Ethical Testing <\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Specialty Spotlights: Guest Speakers <\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Finding, choosing, and reflecting on meaningful clinical and shadowing experiences<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Study strategies, writing tips, and planning your test and application timeline<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Exploring research, clinical, and service opportunities for pre-med students<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Q&A with Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Application tips, essay guidance, and what to expect<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Conversations with physicians and students from different medical fields<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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2024 - 2025 Archived Sessions:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
October<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nNovember<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nJanuary<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nFebruary<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nApril<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medical School Panel
\nMeet & Greet<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n		MD\/DO\/MD-PhD\/Caribbean Schools\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nAll about the MCAT<\/b><\/td>\nMeet & Greet with Admissions<\/b><\/td>\nHow to choose which schools to apply to<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Goals, milestones, and customized plan for applying to medical school<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nTypes of schools, degrees, and other dual degree programs\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nPreparing to take the MCAT and practice question review<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nQ&A with Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nApplying to medical school and picking the right ones<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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2023 - 2024 Archived Sessions:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
September<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nOctober<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nJanuary<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nFebruary<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nMarch<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nApril<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medical School Panel
\nMeet & Greet<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n		MD\/DO\/MD-PhD\/Caribbean Schools\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nMeet & Greet with Admissions<\/b><\/td>\nAll about the MCAT\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nGap Year Ideas<\/b><\/td>\nPrimary Application, Secondaries & Interview Prep<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Goals, milestones, and customized plan for applying to medical school <\/span><\/a><\/td>\nTypes of schools, degrees, and other dual degree programs\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nQ&A with Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine<\/span><\/td>\nPreparing to take the MCAT and practice question review<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nPlan your gap year and hear personal gap year stories<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nWhat to expect<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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2022 - 2023 Archived Sessions:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
January<\/strong><\/td>\nFebruary<\/strong><\/td>\nMarch<\/strong><\/td>\nApril<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
All About the MCAT<\/a><\/td>\nPersonal Statement Dos & Don'ts<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nPrimary Application<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nLetters of recommendation, making your school list & secondary apps<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Click the link under the past sessions for archived presentations<\/em><\/p>\n

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Contact Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Haley Zanga: hzanga@luc.edu
\nLoyola University Stritch School of Medicine \u201826<\/em><\/p>\n

Somer Matar, PhD: Somer.Mary.Matar@dartmouth.edu
\nGuarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies '25<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

About The average medical school acceptance rate is 5.5%. The NH INBRE Alumni Association\u2019s medical school mentoring program is aimed at providing resources, support, and networking opportunities to college students at NH INBRE schools to help navigate the challenging pre-med path. Each session is hosted by current medical students who [\u2026] <\/p>\n

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