Particularly suitable candidates would be students who:

• May not have the necessary laboratory experience or who feel their research experience is insufficient
• may have decided late in their undergraduate career to pursue a career in the biomedical field
• may need additional upper-level coursework to strengthen their applications for graduate school
• May profit from improved communication skills (reading, writing and presentations)
• PREP encourages applications from underrepresented, underprivileged, and disabled students who recently graduated with a scientific baccalaureate degree (BA or BS) and who have a strong interest in pursuing a graduate degree in biomedical doctoral programs (Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.)

• individuals who are US citizens or hold permanent resident status
• Recent graduation date (<3 years)
• Desire to pursue a biomedical Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. program
• GPA of at least 3.0 (exceptions may be made for candidates with compelling personal history)