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California Medical Schools Hub

The complete guide to getting into medical school from California — MD and DO programs, clinical hours, shadowing, and a year-by-year timeline written by a physician who has reviewed thousands of applications.

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Four deep-dive resources written specifically for California pre-med students. Real programs, real institutions, and real strategy.

MD and DO Programs in California

Selected MD and DO medical schools in California — program missions, admissions philosophy, and applicant considerations for each program. Consult AAMC MSAR for current statistics.

How to Get Clinical Hours in California

The best hospitals, free clinics, and volunteer programs in California for pre-med students building clinical hours — Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, and beyond.

How to Find Physician Shadowing in California

How to find physician shadowing opportunities in California — the best specialties, how to cold-email physicians, and what to do once you're in the door.

California Pre-Med Timeline

A year-by-year pre-med timeline for California students — from freshman year through AMCAS submission, secondaries, and interviews.

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