Prehealth Peer Mentorship Program

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New York University's Prehealth Peer Mentorship Program (PPMP) is designed to connect health professional school applicants with NYU alumni who recently navigated the admissions process. Founded in 2016 by an alum of the College of Arts and Science,  the PPMP complements the advising services offered by the Preprofessional Advising Center by adding the perspective and value of young, accomplished NYU alumni.

How it Works

Mentors, current professional students, work 1-on-1 with their mentees for one school year (i.e. one application cycle). Discussions include anything mentees are curious about: personal statements, primary and secondary applications, interacting with admissions committees, interviewing tips, mock interviews, and more! Mentees are also encouraged to participate in Group Mentorship Sessions, where mentors and mentees can meet several times throughout the year to engage in discussions about important topics relevant to the application cycle.

Don't miss out on the chance to get one-on-one support from an experienced and successful applicant! Eligibility to Participate as a Mentee:

 

  • Mentees must be applying to health professional schools in the summer of 2024 (for Fall 2025 matriculation)
  • This program is only open to applicants planning to matriculate in Fall 2025.

  • Mentees must have graduated from New York University and completed their prehealth curriculum at NYU

  • Mentees must be applying to MD, DO, DDS/DMD, or DVM programs, or pursuing a dual-degree in tandem with one of these professional tracks

  • Note: Mentees do NOT need to be living in the NYC area

 

Application Procedures:

Interested applicants must submit an electronic application by March 4th, 2024.  You can find the application at this link. 

 

Please note that this program is selective and space is limited.  

Mentors are NYU alumni recruited from professional schools around the country, and pairings are made based on a host of dimensions designed to yield quality relationships.

Eligibility to Participate as a Mentor:

  • Mentors must be starting or enrolled in an MD, DO, DDS/DMD, or DVM programs, or pursuing a dual-degree in tandem with one of these professional tracks
  • Mentors must have graduated from New York University and completed their prehealth sciences at NYU
  • Mentors must adhere to the responsibilities outlined in PPMP's Quick Guide for Mentors
  • Mentors do NOT need to be living in the NYC area.

Apply to be a Mentor:

Mentors are recruited annually.  The 2024 mentor recruitment cycle is now open and the deadline is March 4, 2024. Apply by filling out this Google Form!

 

Refer A Mentor to PPMP:

We're always looking for new mentors! If you know of anyone who you think might be a good fit for PPMP please alert our coordinators by providing their contact information in our Referral Form. Our coordinators will use this information to reach out and gauge their interest.