The Department of Pediatrics has launched a new pilot post-baccalaureate program for individuals from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine and science, socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds, and persons with disabilities who intend to pursue medical school training. The program is designed to diversify the medical and scientific workforce and will offer non-academic professional development to selected individuals currently employed within the Department of Pediatrics. Eligible candidates must be currently employed as a research assistant, research technician, or simulation technologist and must have graduated from an undergraduate institution with a minimum GPA of 3.2, with intentions of pursuing a MD or MD/PhD degrees. The program will provide selected candidates with resources for the Medical College Admissions Test, individualized and group mentorship/coaching meetings, and information on interview skills/strategies, time and stress management, financial aid, and critical analysis and reasoning. The program will also expose participants to a range of pediatric inpatient and outpatient clinical areas. The program will be piloted during the academic year 22-23. Applications are now open.