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Postbaccalaureate Eligibility & Application

The Postbaccalaureate Leadership Program is designed for students committed to strengthening their academic foundation and preparing for medical school applications.

The eligibility criteria ensure that applicants are academically ready, aligned with the mission of serving under-resourced communities, and prepared for the program鈥檚 rigorous curriculum. Applicants should review all requirements carefully before submitting their materials.

Application Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree from an accredited US college or US university
  • Demonstrated commitment to medically underserved communities
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2
  • Minimum science GPA of 2.85
  • One (1) year of Biology with lab (2 semesters or 3 quarters)
  • One (1) year of Chemistry with lab (2 semesters of three 3 quarters)
  • One (1) year of Organic Chemistry with lab (2 semesters or 2 quarters)
  • One (1) year of Physics with lab (2 semesters or 3 quarters)
  • Biochemistry (encouraged, but not required)
  • Be a resident of California, as defined by the
  • The consortium does not accept F-1 Visas. Undocumented, DACA, and AB-40 students who reside in California are eligible to apply.
  • CDU PLP will not consider applicants with 3 or more MCAT Exams

Application Deadlines

  • Application opens: January 4, 2027
  • First-time applicant deadline: March 1, 2027 | 11:50 p.m. PST
  • Re-applicant deadline: April 5, 2027 | 11:50 p.m. PST

Application Phases and Instructions

CDU PLP is a proud partner of the California Postbacc Consortium. The CA Postbacc Consortium utilizes a joint online application and a centralized service for supporting materials.

Complete the Application via the CA Postbaccalaureate Consortium website, including the following:

  • MCAT transcripts (if previously taken)
  • AMCAS or AACOMAS application (if previously applied to medical school)
  • Personal Comments, Postbaccalaureate Essay, and Community Service Essay
  • Confidential Letters of Recommendations (3)
    • One (1) from a science faculty member
    • One (1) from a community service experience
    • One (1) from a faculty member, medical/research pathway program director, research director or principal investigator, or representative from a medical-related volunteer program
  • Official transcripts from all Universities/Colleges attended
  • Or via mailing address to:
    CA Postbaccalaureate Consortium
    UC Davis School of Medicine
    4610 X Street, Suite 4101
    Sacramento, CA 95817

Select applicants will be invited to participate in a virtual interview Interviews take place between January 2026 through early April 2026.

Admitted PLP applicants are notified via phone and a follow-up email. Tuition deposits are due two weeks from date of notification in order to confirm enrollment.

  • Initial acceptances: April 3, 2026
  • Final acceptances: Through April

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Questions? Contact Us.

Student Center Building, CDU Campus
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Mail:
CDU Postbaccalaureate Leadership Program
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1731 East 120th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90059

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