Pulso Scholars Program
About the Program
Pulso Scholars program is a comprehensive pipeline program specially designed to promote academic and professional success among Carolina students interested in medical school and other health professions. Scholars participate in a series of workshops aimed at providing academic, professional, and cultural development and overall preparation to apply to medical school or other health-related programs.
Focus
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Academic Success – Scholars participate in seminars, workshops, professional development, and course planning to prepare them to make them the most competitive applicants to selective professional schools.
- Networking – Scholars will meet and engage faculty, administrators, graduate professional students, alumni and other community leaders.
- Community – Scholars will meet medical students who identify as being from historically underrepresented backgrounds and participate in outreach activities.
Benefits
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Pre-health advising
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Scholarship building through inter-disciplinary discussions of health
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Discussions on financial wellness, time management, mental health care, and strategies for navigating the university experience
Fall Semester Workshop Dates
- All sessions are hosted at the Carolina Latinx Center at 6:00pm unless otherwise posted!
- Dates:
- Thursday, September 14th, 2023
- Wednesday, October 18th, 2023; 5:00pm
- Thursday, November 16th, 2023
- Tuesday, December 5th, 2023
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Program Questions contact:
Erika Munguia: emunguia@unc.edu