Elementary School
Curriculum

MPP ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM

2 year program

For high achieving 4th and 5th grade students who might not have considered a career as a medical physician and who are interested in exploring a career in medicine.

Sample Program Schedule

MPP Academy offers UC/CSU A-G Approved Courses

The MPP Academy works in partnership with the University of California Student Academic Preparation and Educational Partnerships (UC SAPEP) program and UC SCOUT to offer UC/CSU a-g approved courses to MPP Academy students.

MPP Academy students earn academic course credit through UC SCOUT to satisfy the UC/CSU A-G subject requirements that fulfills college admission requirements at institutions such as the University of California, California State University admission, and requirements!

Courses are taught by teachers with a California teaching credential from the California Commission for Teaching Credentialing (CCTC).

About UC Scout

UC Scout is a University of California Student Academic Preparation and Educational Partnerships (SAPEP) program that develops and delivers A-G approved online classes and curriculum to students around the globe. UC Scout is hosted at UC Santa Cruz. For more info, visit

https://www.ucscout.org/about/

Pre-Med Foundations: Preparing for Pre-Med University Coursework and Medical School

MPP Academy students will be prepared to become a competitive medical school applicant, with the mindset, tools, and resources to thrive in medical school and beyond.

Aligns with NAPCA’s 15 College and Career Readiness Standards as well as AAMC’s 15 Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students.

Career Exploration and Planning: Career Decision-Making Processes
Connecting Students to Meaningful Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Building a Strong Academic Foundation for College Success
AAMC’s Science Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students
AAMC’s Thinking and Reasoning Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students
AAMC’s Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

MPP 200:

Understanding the HealthCare System in America

MPP 201:

Introduction to Careers in the Field of Medicine

MPP 202:

First Aid & CPR Training & Certification

MPP 203:

Site Visits to Local Hospitals & Clinics

MPP 204:

Medical School Tours

MPP 205:

Service Learning Community Projects

Academic Preparation

The curriculum focuses on providing students with the academic preparation necessary to ensure they are prepared to succeed in college-level pre-med coursework and in all aspects of university learning.

MPP 206:

Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology for Kids

MPP 207:

General Biology for Kids

MPP 208:

Foundations in Elementary Mathematics

MPP 209:

Pre-Algebra

MPP 210:

Introduction to Algebra 1 (for accelerated students)

Career Exploration & Planning: Navigating the Career Decision Making Process

This component of the curriculum provides a comprehensive textbook (written exclusively for MPP Academy participants) to empower students with the tools and resources to explore the career as a medical physician in-depth. Students also develop a personal strategic action plan, which is a roadmap that will help students to clearly outline a path to achieve their future career goal of becoming a medical physician.

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Career Exploration and Planning: Career Decision-Making Processes
Nurturing Student’s College and Career Aspirations
Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies
Phases I through IV of Career Exploration and Planning Guidebooks (Future Medical Physician and General Career Exploration)

MPP 211:

Phase I: Self-Discovery through Introspection & Outrospection: Conducting a 360-Degree Review of Your Core Values & Interests

MPP 212:

Phase II: Choosing and Exploring Your Career of Interest: Conducting a Career Field Analysis

MPP 213:

Phase III: Conducting an In-Depth Analysis of Your Career Specialty

MPP 214:

Phase IV: Building Your Personal Strategic Action Plan (PSAP): Education and Career Plan

MPP 215:

PSAP - Capstone Project

Career Development

Students participate in clinical simulation, project based learning activities, and gain valuable, hands-on experience. Our simulation activities range from the basics of interacting with patients, checking vitals, providing wound care, making incisions, administering injections, to suturing.

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Nurturing Student’s College and Career Aspirations
Connecting Students to Meaningful Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies

MPP 216:

Career Simulations

Academic Skills Development & Writing for College and Career Readiness

This component of the curriculum focuses on providing students with the academic preparation necessary to ensure they are prepared to succeed in college-level pre-med coursework and in all aspects of university learning. Students will develop a more strategic approach to reading, college-level writing, note-taking, and researching topics for an academic paper in a quicker, more effective, way. Some of the seminar topics include overcoming procrastination, time management, memory and concentration, note-taking, textbook reading, and exam preparation. Please note that these seminars are not intended as remedial skills instruction.

Aligns with NAPCA’s 15 College and Career Readiness Standards as well as AAMC’s 15 Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students.

Academic Skills Development
Building a Strong Academic Foundation for College Success
Participation in College and Career Readiness Academic Achievement Programs, Events, and Activities
AAMC’s Thinking and Reasoning Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students
AAMC’s Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

MPP 217:

Overcoming Procrastination

MPP 218:

Time Management and Goal Setting

MPP 219:

Memory and Concentration

MPP 220:

Note Taking

MPP 221:

Textbook Reading Skills for Success

MPP 222:

Exam Preparation and Relieving Test Anxiety

MPP 223:

Academic Writing

MPP 224:

Intro to Public Speaking

MPP 225:

Organizational Skills for Student Success

MPP 226:

Basic Research Skills for Student Success

Navigating the College Admissions Process

Students are provided with the tools, resources, and hands-on experience to navigate the college admissions process. Students will develop the knowledge to become a competitive college applicant and to be a desirable candidate at “top schools”.

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Building a Strong College and Career Readiness Culture in the Home
Nurturing Student’s College and Career Aspirations
School Selection: Enrollment in Schools with a Strong College and Career Readiness Culture
Participation in Extracurricular Activities: In-School and Out-of-School

MPP 227:

Intro to Becoming a Competitive Applicant for Highly Selective Colleges

MPP 228:

Intro to the College Admissions Process

College Affordability Planning: Paying for College

This component of the curriculum encompasses the college financial aid process, and additional options available to finance an undergraduate education, including, securing financial resources such as grants. This is meant to simplify the complex college financial aid process and reduce the stress and anxiety of paying for college.

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

College Affordability Planning
Navigating the Financial Aid Process

MPP 229:

Intro to Understanding Your Options to Pay for College

Social and Emotional Skills for College & Career Readiness

The Social-Emotional Seminars are intended to help students “break through their barriers and complete a postsecondary education degree or career training certificate or licensure program, specifically to enter careers that provide a sense of purpose and meaning to their lives”. The Wellness workshops are meant to help students to thrive, to maintain and even improve health, to take ownership of one’s health to prevent illness and develop a healthy lifestyle.

Aligns with NAPCA’s 15 College and Career Readiness Standards as well as AAMC’s 15 Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students.

Social and Emotional Learning: Skills and Competencies for College and Career Readiness
AAMC’s Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

MPP 230:

Managing Stress and Anxiety

MPP 231:

Embrace Your Failure, Learn From Your Mistakes & Move Forward

MPP 232:

Building & Sustaining Healthy Relationships

MPP 233:

Replace Negative Self-Talk with Positive Self-Talk

MPP 234:

Managing Your Emotions, Negative Thoughts, and Feelings

MPP 235:

Ask For Help When You Need It

MPP 236:

Step Out of Your Comfort Zone

MPP 237:

Special SEL Topics Seminar

Experience College Life

Students will experience college life while they live and learn on a college campus. Students establish a sense of community, and academic and personal growth in a safe and secure college environment.

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Transitioning from High School to College

MPP 238:

College Tours: Visiting Top Colleges in the U.S.

MPP 239:

College Student Panel

Middle School
Curriculum

MPP MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM

3 year program

For high achieving 6th – 8th grade students who might not have considered a career as a medical physician and who are interested in exploring a career in medicine.

Sample Program Schedule

MPP Academy offers UC/CSU A-G Approved Courses

Courses are taught by teachers with a California teaching credential from the California Commission for Teaching Credentialing (CCTC).

About UC Scout

https://www.ucscout.org/about/

Pre-Med Foundations: Preparing for Pre-Med University Coursework and Medical School

MPP Academy students will be prepared to become a competitive medical school applicant, with the mindset, tools, and resources to thrive in medical school and beyond.

Aligns with NAPCA’s 15 College and Career Readiness Standards as well as AAMC’s 15 Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students.

Career Exploration and Planning: Career Decision-Making Processes
Connecting Students to Meaningful Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies
Building a Strong Academic Foundation for College Success
AAMC’s Science Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students
AAMC’s Thinking and Reasoning Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students
AAMC’s Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

MPP 300:

Understanding the HealthCare System in America

MPP 301:

Introduction to Careers in the Field of Medicine

MPP 302:

Introduction to the First Year of Medical School

MPP 303:

Becoming A Competitive Applicant for Medical School

MPP 304:

Understanding Your Options to Pay for Medical School

MPP 305:

First Aid & CPR Training & Certification

MPP 306:

Site Visits to Local Hospitals & Clinics

MPP 307:

Medical School Tours

MPP 308:

Service Learning Community Projects

MPP 309:

Understand the Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

Academic Preparation

MPP 310:

Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology I (Systems of the Human Body)

MPP 311:

Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology II (Structure and Function of the Human Body)

MPP 312:

General Biology

MPP 313:

Pre-Algebra

MPP 314:

Algebra I

Career Exploration & Planning: Navigating the Career Decision Making Process

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Career Exploration and Planning: Career Decision-Making Processes
Nurturing Student’s College and Career Aspirations
Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies
Phases I through IV of Career Exploration and Planning Guidebooks (Future Medical Physician and General Career Exploration)

MPP 315:

Phase I: Self-Discovery through Introspection & Outrospection: Conducting a 360-Degree Review of Your Core Values & Interests

MPP 316:

Phase II: Choosing and Exploring Your Career of Interest: Conducting a Career Field Analysis

MPP 317:

Phase III: Conducting an In-Depth Analysis of Your Career Specialty

MPP 318:

Phase IV: Building Your Personal Strategic Action Plan (PSAP): Education and Career Plan

MPP 319:

PSAP - Capstone Project

Career Development

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Nurturing Student’s College and Career Aspirations
Connecting Students to Meaningful Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies

MPP 320:

Career Simulations

Academic Skills Development & Writing for College and Career Success

Aligns with NAPCA’s 15 College and Career Readiness Standards as well as AAMC’s 15 Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students.

Academic Skills Development
Building a Strong Academic Foundation for College Success
AAMC’s Thinking and Reasoning Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students
AAMC’s Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

MPP 321:

Overcoming Procrastination

MPP 322:

Time Management and Goal Setting

MPP 323:

Memory and Concentration

MPP 324:

Note Taking

MPP 325:

Textbook Reading Skills for Success

MPP 326:

Exam Preparation and Relieving Test Anxiety

MPP 327:

Academic Writing

MPP 328:

Study Techniques

MPP 329:

Taking Advantage of On-Campus Academic Support

MPP 330:

Intro to Public Speaking

MPP 331:

Balancing Academics with Extracurricular Activities

MPP 332:

Organizational Skills for Student Success

MPP 333:

Basic Research Skills for Student Success

MPP 334:

Power Reading Strategies: Comprehension & Speed

Navigating the College Admissions Process

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Building a Strong College and Career Readiness Culture in the Home
Nurturing Student’s College and Career Aspirations
School Selection: Enrollment in Schools with a Strong College and Career Readiness Culture
Participation in Extracurricular Activities: In-School and Out-of-School

MPP 335:

Understanding the College Application Process

MPP 336:

Becoming A Competitive Applicant for Highly Selective Colleges

MPP 337:

Participation in Extracurricular Activities: In-School and Out-of-School

MPP 338:

Student Athletes & College Admissions Process

College Affordability Planning: Paying for College

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

College Affordability Planning
Navigating the Financial Aid Process

MPP 339:

Understanding Your Options to Pay for College

MPP 340:

College Affordability Action Plan

MPP 341:

Effective Strategies to Find and Win Scholarships

Social and Emotional Skills for College & Career Readiness

Aligns with NAPCA’s 15 College and Career Readiness Standards as well as AAMC’s 15 Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students.

Social and Emotional Learning: Skills and Competencies for College and Career Readiness
AAMC’s Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

MPP 342:

Managing Stress and Anxiety

MPP 343:

Embrace Your Failure, Learn From Your Mistakes & Move Forward

MPP 344:

Building & Sustaining Healthy Relationships

MPP 345:

Replace Negative Self-Talk with Positive Self-Talk

MPP 346:

Eating Healthy and Staying Fit

MPP 347:

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

MPP 348:

Special SEL Topics Seminar

Experience College Life

Students will experience college life while they live and learn on a college campus. Students will meet new friends from around the world, establish a sense of community, and are provided with the opportunity for academic and personal growth in a safe and secure college environment.

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Transitioning from High School to College

MPP 349:

Living on Campus

MPP 350:

College Tours: Visiting Top Colleges in the U.S.

MPP 351:

College Student Panel

MPP 352:

Intro to College Greek Life: Fraternities & Sororities

High School
Curriculum

MPP HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM

4 year program

For high achieving 9th – 12th grade students who might not have considered a career as a medical physician and who are interested in exploring a career in medicine.

Sample Program Schedule

MPP Academy offers UC/CSU A-G Approved Courses

Courses are taught by teachers with a California teaching credential from the California Commission for Teaching Credentialing (CCTC).

About UC Scout

https://www.ucscout.org/about/

Pre-Med Foundations: Preparing for Pre-Med University Coursework and Medical School

MPP Academy students will be prepared to become a competitive medical school applicant, with the mindset, tools, and resources to thrive in medical school and beyond. Additionally, students will gain the knowledge and hands-on experience to navigate the complex medical school admissions and financial aid process with greater confidence, reduced stress and anxiety.

Aligns with NAPCA’s 15 College and Career Readiness Standards as well as AAMC’s 15 Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students.

Career Exploration and Planning: Career Decision-Making Processes
Connecting Students to Meaningful Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies
Building a Strong Academic Foundation for College Success
AAMC’s Science Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students
AAMC’s Thinking and Reasoning Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students
AAMC’s Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

MPP 400:

Medical Ethics

MPP 401:

Introduction to Careers in the Field of Medicine

MPP 402:

Introduction to the First Year of Medical School

MPP 403:

Becoming A Competitive Applicant for Medical School

MPP 404:

Demystifying Your Options to Cover the Cost of Medical School

MPP 405:

Navigating the Medical School Admissions Process

MPP 406:

Introduction to the MCAT Exam

MPP 407:

First Aid & CPR Training & Certification

MPP 408:

HIPAA Compliance Training & Certification

MPP 409:

AED & BLS Training & Certification

MPP 410:

Site Visits to Local Hospitals & Clinics

MPP 411:

Medical School Tours

MPP 412:

Service Learning Community Projects

MPP 413:

Understand the Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

Academic Preparation

MPP 414:

Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology I (Systems of the Human Body)

MPP 415:

Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology II (Structure & Function of the Human Body)

MPP 416:

Introduction to The Molecular and Cellular Biology & Biochemistry

MPP 417:

Introduction to Human Genetics

MPP 418:

Introduction to Immunology, Microbiology & Pathology

MPP 419:

Nutrition in Health

MPP 420:

General Biology

MPP 421:

Organic Chemistry I & II with Lab

MPP 422:

Algebra I & II

MPP 423:

Pre-Calculus

MPP 424:

Statistics

MPP 425:

Research Seminar and Methods

Career Exploration & Planning: Navigating the Career Decision Making Process

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Career Exploration and Planning: Career Decision-Making Processes
Nurturing Student’s College and Career Aspirations
Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies
Phases I through IV of Career Exploration and Planning Guidebooks (Future Medical Physician and General Career Exploration)

MPP 426:

Phase I: Self-Discovery through Introspection & Outrospection: Conducting a 360-Degree Review of Your Core Values & Interests

MPP 427:

Phase II: Choosing and Exploring Your Career of Interest: Conducting a Career Field Analysis

MPP 428:

Phase III: Conducting an In-Depth Analysis of Your Career Specialty

MPP 429:

Phase IV: Building Your Personal Strategic Action Plan (PSAP): Education and Career Plan

MPP 430:

PSAP - Capstone Project

Career Development

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Nurturing Student’s College and Career Aspirations
Connecting Students to Meaningful Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies

MPP 431:

Career Simulations

MPP 432:

Writing an Effective Resume and Cover Letter

MPP 433:

Effective Interviewing Skills

MPP 434:

Connecting Students to Meaningful Work-Based Learning Opportunities

MPP 435:

Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies

MPP 436:

Job Search Skills and Strategies

MPP 437:

Finding & Applying for Internships Aligned with Your Career Goal

Academic Skills Development & Writing for College and Career Success

Aligns with NAPCA’s 15 College and Career Readiness Standards as well as AAMC’s 15 Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students.

Academic Skills Development
Building a Strong Academic Foundation for College Success
AAMC’s Thinking and Reasoning Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students
AAMC’s Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

MPP 438:

Overcoming Procrastination

MPP 439:

Time Management and Goal Setting

MPP 440:

Memory and Concentration

MPP 441:

Note Taking

MPP 442:

Textbook Reading Skills for Success

MPP 443:

Exam Preparation and Relieving Test Anxiety

MPP 444:

Pre-College Writing

MPP 445:

Study Techniques

MPP 446:

Taking Advantage of On-Campus Academic Support

MPP 447:

Intro to Public Speaking

MPP 448:

Balancing Academics with Extracurricular Activities

MPP 449:

Organizational Skills for Student Success

MPP 450:

Basic Research Skills for Student Success

MPP 451:

Power Reading Strategies: Comprehension & Speed

Navigating the College Admissions Process

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Building a Strong College and Career Readiness Culture in the Home
Nurturing Student’s College and Career Aspirations
School Selection: Enrollment in Schools with a Strong College and Career Readiness Culture
Participation in Extracurricular Activities: In-School and Out-of-School

MPP 452:

Demystifying the System of Higher Education in America

MPP 453:

Understanding the College Application Process

MPP 454:

Selecting Your College Major

MPP 455:

Selecting Your "Best-Fit" College

MPP 456:

Becoming A Competitive Applicant for Highly Selective Colleges

MPP 457:

Participation in Extracurricular Activities: In-School and Out-of-School

MPP 458:

Student Athletes & College Admissions Process

College Affordability Planning: Paying for College

This component of the curriculum encompasses the college financial aid process, and additional options available to finance an undergraduate education. This is meant to simplify the complex college financial aid process and reduce the stress and anxiety of paying for college.

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

College Affordability Planning
Navigating the Financial Aid Process

MPP 459:

Applying for Federal & State Financial Aid

MPP 460:

College Affordability Action Planning

MPP 461:

Reapplying for Financial Aid Annually

MPP 462:

Demystifying Student Loans

MPP 463:

Understanding Work Study

MPP 464:

Repaying Your Student Loan

MPP 465:

Effective Strategies to Find and Win Scholarships

Social and Emotional Skills for College & Career Readiness

Aligns with NAPCA’s 15 College and Career Readiness Standards as well as AAMC’s 15 Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students.

Social and Emotional Learning: Skills and Competencies for College and Career Readiness
AAMC’s Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

MPP 466:

Step Out of Your Comfort Zone

MPP 467:

Eating Healthy and Staying Fit

MPP 468:

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

MPP 469:

Transitioning From High School to College

MPP 470:

Breaking through the Fear of the Unknown

MPP 471:

Managing Stress and Anxiety

MPP 472:

Embrace Your Failure, Learn From Your Mistakes & Move Forward

MPP 473:

Building & Sustaining Healthy Relationships

MPP 474:

Replace Negative Self-Talk with Positive Self-Talk

MPP 475:

Manage Your Emotions, Negative Thoughts, and Feelings

MPP 476:

Ask For Help When You Need It

MPP 477:

Making Effective Decisions

MPP 478:
Tips for College Survival

MPP 479:

Special SEL Topics Seminar

Experience College Life

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Transitioning from High School to College

MPP 480:

Exploring Student Support Support Services & Resources on Campus

MPP 481:

Visiting Your Intended Academic Major Department

MPP 482:

Living on Campus

MPP 483:

Visiting Academic Advisement

MPP 484:

Visit University Course Lecture

MPP 485:

College Tours: Visiting Top Colleges in the U.S.

MPP 486:

College Student Panel

MPP 487:

Intro to College Greek Life: Fraternities & Sororities

International Experience: Cultural & Global Awareness Programming

Students will learn about the social, economical, and environmental factors that affect the health of patients and populations in a healthcare system outside of the USA.

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Career Exploration and Planning: Career Decision-Making Processes
Nurturing Student’s College and Career Aspirations
Connecting Students to Meaningful Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies
Phases I through IV of Career Exploration and Planning Guidebooks (Future Medical Physician and General Career Exploration)

MPP 488:

Study Abroad Summer Intensive

Undergraduate
Curriculum

MPP UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM

3 year program

For high achieving college students who might not have considered a career as a medical physician and who are interested in exploring a career in medicine.

Sample Program Schedule

Pre-Med Foundations: Preparing for Medical School

Aligns with NAPCA’s 15 College and Career Readiness Standards as well as AAMC’s 15 Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students.

Career Exploration and Planning: Career Decision-Making Processes
Connecting Students to Meaningful Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies
Building a Strong Academic Foundation for College Success
AAMC’s Science Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students
AAMC’s Thinking and Reasoning Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students
AAMC’s Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

MPP 500:

Understanding the HealthCare System in America

MPP 501:

Medical Ethics

MPP 502:

Introduction to First Year Medical School Curriculum

MPP 503:

Introduction to Careers in the Field of Medicine

MPP 504:

Becoming A Competitive Applicant for Medical School

MPP 505:

Navigating the Medical School Admissions Process

MPP 506:

MCAT Test Prep

MPP 507:

First Aid & CPR Training & Certification

MPP 508:

HIPAA Compliance Training & Certification

MPP 509:

AED & BLS Training & Certification

MPP 510:

Site Visits to Local Hospitals & Clinics

MPP 511:

Medical School Tours

MPP 512:

Service Learning Community Projects

MPP 513:

Understand the Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

Academic Preparation

MPP 514:

Anatomy & Physiology I & II (Systems, Structure, & Function of the Human Body)

MPP 515:

General Biology

MPP 516:

Cell & Molecular Biology

MPP 517:

Organic Chemistry I & II with Lab

MPP 518:

Pre-Calculus

MPP 519:

Calculus

MPP 520:

Statistics

MPP 521:

Communication Skills I & II

MPP 522:

Research Seminar and Methods

MPP 523:

Introduction to Microbiology

MPP 524:

Introduction to Psychology

MPP 525:

Introduction to Biochemistry

MPP 526:

Introduction to Human Genetics

MPP 527:

Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology

MPP 528:

Introduction to Immunology, Microbiology & Pathology

Career Exploration & Planning: Navigating the Career Decision Making Process

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Career Exploration and Planning: Career Decision-Making Processes
Nurturing Student’s College and Career Aspirations
Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies
Phases I through IV of Career Exploration and Planning Guidebooks (Future Medical Physician and General Career Exploration)

MPP 529:

Phase I: Self-Discovery through Introspection & Outrospection: Conducting a 360-Degree Review of Your Core Values & Interests

MPP 530:

Phase II: Choosing and Exploring Your Career of Interest: Conducting a Career Field Analysis

MPP 531:

Phase III: Conducting an In-Depth Analysis of Your Career Specialty

MPP 532:

Phase IV: Building Your Personal Strategic Action Plan (PSAP): Education and Career Plan

MPP 533:

PSAP - Capstone Project

Career Development

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Nurturing Student’s College and Career Aspirations
Connecting Students to Meaningful Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies

MPP 534:

Career Simulations

MPP 535:

Writing an Effective Resume and Cover Letter

MPP 536:

Effective Interviewing Skills

MPP 537:

Connecting Students to Meaningful Work-Based Learning Opportunities

MPP 538:

Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies

MPP 539:

Job Search Skills and Strategies

MPP 540:

Finding & Applying for Internships Aligned with Your Career Goal

Academic Skills Development & Writing for College and Career Success

Aligns with NAPCA’s 15 College and Career Readiness Standards as well as AAMC’s 15 Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students.

Academic Skills Development
Building a Strong Academic Foundation for College Success
Participation in College and Career Readiness Academic Achievement Programs, Events, and Activities
AAMC’s Thinking and Reasoning Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students
AAMC’s Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

MPP 541:

Overcoming Procrastination

MPP 542:

Time Management and Goal Setting

MPP 543:

Memory and Concentration

MPP 544:

Note Taking

MPP 545:

Textbook Reading Skills for Success

MPP 546:

Exam Preparation and Relieving Test Anxiety

MPP 547:

College Writing I

MPP 548:

College Writing II

MPP 549:

Study Techniques

MPP 550:

Taking Advantage of On-Campus Academic Support

MPP 551:

Public Speaking

MPP 552:

Balancing Academics with Extracurricular Activities

MPP 553:

Organizational Skills for Student Success

MPP 554:

Research Skills for Student Success

MPP 555:

Power Reading Strategies: Comprehension & Speed

Social and Emotional Skills for College & Career Readiness

Aligns with NAPCA’s 15 College and Career Readiness Standards as well as AAMC’s 15 Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students.

Social and Emotional Learning: Skills and Competencies for College and Career Readiness
AAMC’s Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

MPP 556:

Breaking through the Fear of Failure, Success & the Unknown

MPP 557:

Managing Stress and Anxiety

MPP 558:

Embrace Your Failure, Learn From Your Mistakes & Move Forward

MPP 559:

Building & Sustaining Healthy Relationships

MPP 560:

Replace Negative Self-Talk with Positive Self-Talk

MPP 561:

Manage Your Emotions, Negative Thoughts, and Feelings

MPP 562:

Ask For Help When You Need It

MPP 563:

Making Effective Decisions

MPP 564:

Step Out of Your Comfort Zone

MPP 565:

Eating Healthy and Staying Fit

MPP 566:

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

MPP 567:

Special SEL Topics Seminar

Medical School Affordability Planning: Paying for Medical School

Students will learn about the social, economical, and environmental factors that affect the health of patients and populations in a healthcare system outside of the USA.

Aligns with NAPCA’s 15 College and Career Readiness Standards:

Career Exploration and Planning: Career Decision-Making Processes
Nurturing Student’s College and Career Aspirations
Connecting Students to Meaningful Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies
Phases I through IV of Career Exploration and Planning Guidebooks (Future Medical Physician and General Career Exploration)

MPP 568:

Understand Your Options to Pay for Medical School

International Experience: Cultural & Global Awareness Programming

Students will learn about the social, economical, and environmental factors that affect the health of patients and populations in a healthcare system outside of the USA.

Aligns with NAPCA’s 15 College and Career Readiness Standards:

Career Exploration and Planning: Career Decision-Making Processes
Nurturing Student’s College and Career Aspirations
Connecting Students to Meaningful Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies
Phases I through IV of Career Exploration and Planning Guidebooks (Future Medical Physician and General Career Exploration)

MPP 569:

Study Abroad Summer Intensive

Fun Activities &
Excursions

FUN ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS

In addition to your academic coursework and career exploration experiences, you will participate in a variety of fun indoor and outdoor activities that will provide you with an unforgettable summer experience. Below, you will find a snapshot of some of the fun activities that MPP students have participated in while enrolled in the MPP Academy, year-round programs.

Disneyland

For six decades, Disneyland has captured imaginations, stirred emotions, and unleashed the unabashed joy of childhood in millions of guests. Now's the time to live out your Disney Dream with your MPP Academy family!

K1 Speed Go-Kart Racing

Get ready to enjoy an indoor go kart racing experience with you MPP Academy family.

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park

Join us for dodgeball, slam dunk on a 10-foot basketball net, flip into a pool of foam, or simply bounce around!

Star Trek: Discovery Virtual Reality

MPP Academy students and staff will join the crew aboard the U.S.S. Discovery. In your role as Starfleet officers, you'll have the chance to stand on a transporter pad with your own two feet and get beamed to your Away Mission.

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Karaoke

Think you can sing like Shawn Mendes, Taylor Swift, or the Jonas Brothers? Or do you think you can rap like Drake? Come show off your singing or rapping skills at the MPP Academy Karaoke Studio.

Ice Skating

Want to race? Come out and join the MPP Academy and staff on a beautiful night by taking some laps around the skating rink and enjoy your new friends!

iFly Indoor Skydiving

iFly is an indoor skydiving experience that creates true free fall conditions, just like skydiving without having to jump out of an airplane. It's just you and the air, and it's the most incredible adrenaline rush!

Dance Party

You came in as strangers and you now prepare to part as close friends—but not before you party together at the final dance! There will be a live DJ mixing up your favorite tunes and plenty of snacks and beverages to keep you going into the night.

Six Flags Magic Mountain

Are you a thrill seeker? Students will have the opportunity to enjoy the gold standard of theme parks with your peers and the MPP Academy staff.

Bowling

Bowling is an evening of fun for everyone! Come show your skills in the bowling alley or just hang out and eat some delicious pizza and wings while you relax in the lounge areas.

Roller Skating

Want to race? Come out and join the MPP Academy and staff on a beautiful night by taking some laps around the skating rink and enjoy time with your new friends!

Swimming / Pool Party

It's time to bring out the sunglasses and tanning lotion, and get your swim on! Feel the vibes with music thumping and relaxing by the pool with your friends while you soak up the sun.

Open Mic / Talent Show

Whether it's singing a pop-culture song, playing a Beethoven sonata, or sharing an athletic feat, the Talent Show at the MPP Academy is sure to be a time of amazing entertainment.

Movie Night

Lights, Camera, Popcorn! Students and the MPP Academy program staff will watch an entertaining movie at one of the top movie theaters in the U.S.

Ice Cream Socials

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Whatever your favorite flavor is, it is time to indulge with your friends and MPP Academy program staff.

Six Flags Waterpark

Be cool! MPP Academy is ready to take you out to the water slides and lots of refreshingly cool water.

Game Night

Prepare yourself for a fun night of games and tap into the strategist within.

An Evening at a Major League Baseball Game

MPP Academy students and staff will spend an evening cheering on a Major League Baseball team such as the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Inflatable Water Slides

Students will have the opportunity to play inflatable games such as "wipe out" and cool down from the summer heat by enjoying our inflatable water slides.

Inflatable Games

Students will have the opportunity to splash around and cool down from the summer heat by enjoying our Inflatable Water Park!

fun-An-Evening-at-LA-Dodgers-Baseball-Game

Fun Under the Sun at the Beach

MPP Academy students and staff will spend an afternoon enjoying the beach. Join the fun and relax a little with your new friends!

Program
Activities

Program Activities

Ceremonies and Celebrations

MPP hosts a number of events throughout the year for scholars and their families beginning with the New Student Orientation session and concluding with the Program Culmination Ceremony. Our New Student Orientation session held every spring introduces newly selected scholars and their families to the rules and expectations one is expected to uphold as a MPP scholar.

Summer Intensive "Opening Ceremony"

We begin each summer intensive with a formal Opening Ceremony on a university campus where we introduce the newest cohort of MPP Scholars and welcome returning scholars and families for another exciting year to the campus community.

Family Night

As the summer intensive encounters its midway point, MPP hosts a Family Night, inviting families onto the university campus to meet with MPP faculty and learn about the courses and activities scholars have been taking throughout the summer.

Summer Intensive "Closing Ceremony"

We wrap up each summer intensive with a Closing Ceremony where scholars present highlights from their summer experience and celebrate the hard work that our scholars put forth toward their goal of becoming a future medical doctor.

MPP Graduation Ceremony for Graduating Seniors

Lastly, MPP hosts a Graduation Ceremony toward the end of the school year to recognize and celebrate the achievements of our graduating seniors and highlight their college enrollment commitments for the upcoming Fall semester.

Research Symposium

Toward the end of each summer intensive, scholars participate in the Research Symposium, presenting research posters that highlight their work in science and sociology to their peers, families, and MPP Faculty & Staff. The symposium features poster sessions and presentations.

College Readiness Activities

MPP prepares scholars for success at selective colleges and beyond. College preparation work is woven into the fabric of all MPP courses and activities.
MPP scholars gain the knowledge, hands-on experience, and resources to successfully navigate through the competitive and complex college admissions, financial aid, and matriculation process with greater confidence, and reduced stress and anxiety.

Writing

While writing happens across the MPP curriculum in the summer and throughout the school year, the Summer Intensive writing courses are designed to develop specific writing skills and strategies. MPP scholars focus on the mechanics of good writing while developing persuasive and analytical essays using evidence. Additionally, MPP scholars will work to develop their personal perspectives and voices as writers in order to craft personal statements for college applications.

Pre-Med Clinical Simulation Activities

Physician-led clinical simulation activities range from the basics of interacting with patients, checking vitals, providing wound care, making incisions, administering injections, to suturing.

1 Week International Medicine & Healthcare Study Abroad Trip

Students will attend a 1 week on-campus MPP Academy summer intensive program at a well-respected University/medical school outside of the U.S. This study abroad trip will raise global awareness through students experiencing first-hand what it’s like to practice medicine internationally.
Additionally, students will learn about the social, economical, and environmental factors that affect the health of patients and populations in a healthcare system outside of the USA, with a particular focus on understanding the health inequities that exist between patient populations.

Career Exploration Seminars & Guest Speakers

Students will participate in career exploration seminars to discover their future career interests and learn about various types of careers.

Academic Skills Development & Writing for College and Career Success

Students will develop a more strategic approach to reading, college-level writing, note-taking, and researching topics for an academic paper in a quicker, more effective, way.
Students engage in academic skills development seminars to acquire effective learning habits to succeed in school. Seminar topics include effective study skills, note taking, time management, and organization skills.

Community Service & Cultural Activities

MPP students develop a service-oriented mindset, engaging in community service learning projects and will experience cultures domestically, as well as internationally.

Medical School Tours & Visits to Local Hospitals & Clinics

As part of the career exploration process, students participate in medical school tours and visits to local hospitals and clinics to observe the activities of physicians and residents in a variety of specialties.

Program Culmination: Poster Session

Students will showcase their Personal Strategic Plan (education and career plan) and celebrate their MPP Academy experience with their family, peers, and MPP faculty/staff.

Science

MPP Scholars engage with a hands-on, inquiry-based science curriculum in the laboratories and classrooms during the MPP Summer Intensive. Using the scientific method as a guide, scholars explore real-life scientific questions and work through experimental laboratory science in a range of scientific fields.
Scholars have opportunities to design and implement their own research projects in the context of each summer’s curricular focus. By experiencing research firsthand, scholars deepen their understanding of the scientific method and of the challenges facing scientists in both the laboratory setting and the real world. A holistic focus on honest data reporting and scientific writing improves scholars’ communication skills and helps lay a foundation of scientific literacy.
Each summer wraps up with a “Research Symposium” where scholars present their work to the MPP academic community.

Literature

Our Literature course seeks to examine how to read and why. We think about the process and purpose of reading, and the larger issues that subtend written texts. MPP Literature assigns specific novels for each cohort and a collaborative effort to explore issues across cohort groups. Scholars explore their own understanding of complex themes and participate in the creation of original compositions and critiques, as well as an original dramatic event integrating their words with classic texts to create a unique collaborative production. Written assignments take the form of short responses designed to elicit questions and concerns in addition to areas of interest for class discussion. The course emphasizes a variety of reading experiences (assigned and independent) and a range of approaches (written, oral and dramatic) to engage the content and magic of literature. MPP scholars will read novels, short fiction, plays and poetry from a range of authors, including Chimimanda Ngochie Adichie, Sherman Alexie, James Baldwin, Octavia Butler, Edwidge Danticat, Junot Diaz, Khaled Hosseini, Toni Morrison, Amy Tan and more.

Pre-Med Foundations: Academic Preparation for Pre-Med Coursework

(Year-Round)

Extensive academic instruction in pre-medical college coursework including math, science, and academic writing.
Pre-medical preparation will increase completion in pre-med math and science gateway college courses with grades that allow students to be more competitive for admission to medical school.
Students will meet with their cohort, program faculty, and staff weekly, for about 2-4 hours throughout the academic year.

Public Speaking Course

Students will discover how to speak confidently and persuasively to both large audiences and small groups.

College and Medical School Admissions Advising

Students receive college and medical school admissions advising to help them navigate the college admissions and medical school application process.

College and Medical School Affordability Advising

Students receive college and medical school affordability instruction and financial aid advising.

Mentoring and Career Coaching for Personal & Professional Development

Students are paired with a Mentor/Career Coach that provides mentorship and personalized support for professional and personal development into the field of medicine.

College Tours

College tours are an essential aspect of the MPP Academy experience. Day-trips to public and private colleges and universities take place each summer. Over three years, scholars will explore close to 30 of the nation’s top colleges and universities.
Students learn about academic and residential life and meet with University admissions officers to learn about admission requirements and the college application process.
Students also meet with current college students who will share age-appropriate college life experiences and provide recommendations on how to start preparing for college as a college-bound student.

Mathematics

MPP offers students a dynamic experience in Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and Financial Literacy while preparing them for the rigor of college-level mathematics and life after high school. Students collaborate in groups to solve problems, work on enrichment projects, have mathematical conversations, and explain their work to one another by giving oral presentations.

Sociology

During the summer intensive, scholars take an Intro to Sociology course. The course gives scholars a broad introduction to the major themes and areas of research that sociologists explore – including the disparity in outcomes in terms of education, health and wealth across race, class and gender categories. As part of the course, scholars conduct independent research engaging with both large, publicly available data sets and research articles and constructing their own survey in order to create a 7-10 page research paper. The scholars present their research and findings during the annual Summer Intensive Research Symposium.

Career-Exploration-Seminars-Guest-Speakers

Career Exploration & Planning Guidebook: Navigating the Path to Medical School

Students receive a comprehensive textbook (written exclusively for MPP Academy participants) that empowers them with the tools and resources to navigate the career exploration and planning process.
Additionally, students will develop a personal strategic action plan (pre-med roadmap to medical school) as part of their capstone project.

Career Simulation

Students will experience a variety of career paths through career simulation experiences to get a taste of what a future career might be like.

Career Simulation

Students will experience a variety of career paths through career simulation experiences to get a taste of what a future career might be like.

Social-Emotional Skills & Resiliency Training for College and Career Readiness

Social-Emotional Seminars help students learn how to break through their barriers (including the fear of failure and fear of the unknown) and develop the resilience needed to achieve their future career goal of becoming a medical physician.
Additionally, students learn how to manage their emotions, build healthy relationships, strengthen their mental toughness and emotional-intelligence, and learn how to control impulses, negative thoughts, and feelings.

Peer to Peer Mentoring

Students are surrounded by like-minded peers and encouraged to support each other and share knowledge, tools, and resources. Additionally, the MPP Academy creates a culture of empowerment through the mentorship of professionals and medical specialists that supports students on their journey to becoming a future doctor.

MCAT Test Prep

Students will receive test preparation for the Medical College Admissions Test, commonly used in the Medical School Admissions holistic review admissions process.

Elementary School
Curriculum

MPP ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM

2 year program

For high achieving 4th and 5th grade students who might not have considered a career as a medical physician and who are interested in exploring a career in medicine.

Sample Program Schedule

MPP Academy offers UC/CSU A-G Approved Courses

Courses are taught by teachers with a California teaching credential from the California Commission for Teaching Credentialing (CCTC).

About UC Scout

https://www.ucscout.org/about/

Pre-Med Foundations: Preparing for Pre-Med University Coursework and Medical School

MPP Academy students will be prepared to become a competitive medical school applicant, with the mindset, tools, and resources to thrive in medical school and beyond.

Aligns with NAPCA’s 15 College and Career Readiness Standards as well as AAMC’s 15 Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students.

Career Exploration and Planning: Career Decision-Making Processes
Connecting Students to Meaningful Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Building a Strong Academic Foundation for College Success
AAMC’s Science Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students
AAMC’s Thinking and Reasoning Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students
AAMC’s Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

MPP 200:

Understanding the HealthCare System in America

MPP 201:

Introduction to Careers in the Field of Medicine

MPP 202:

First Aid & CPR Training & Certification

MPP 203:

Site Visits to Local Hospitals & Clinics

MPP 204:

Medical School Tours

MPP 205:

Service Learning Community Projects

Academic Preparation

MPP 206:

Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology for Kids

MPP 207:

General Biology for Kids

MPP 208:

Foundations in Elementary Mathematics

MPP 209:

Pre-Algebra

MPP 210:

Introduction to Algebra 1 (for accelerated students)

Career Exploration & Planning: Navigating the Career Decision Making Process

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Career Exploration and Planning: Career Decision-Making Processes
Nurturing Student’s College and Career Aspirations
Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies
Phases I through IV of Career Exploration and Planning Guidebooks (Future Medical Physician and General Career Exploration)

MPP 211:

Phase I: Self-Discovery through Introspection & Outrospection: Conducting a 360-Degree Review of Your Core Values & Interests

MPP 212:

Phase II: Choosing and Exploring Your Career of Interest: Conducting a Career Field Analysis

MPP 213:

Phase III: Conducting an In-Depth Analysis of Your Career Specialty

MPP 214:

Phase IV: Building Your Personal Strategic Action Plan (PSAP): Education and Career Plan

MPP 215:

PSAP - Capstone Project

Career Development

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Nurturing Student’s College and Career Aspirations
Connecting Students to Meaningful Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies

MPP 216:

Career Simulations

Academic Skills Development & Writing for College and Career Readiness

Aligns with NAPCA’s 15 College and Career Readiness Standards as well as AAMC’s 15 Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students.

Academic Skills Development
Building a Strong Academic Foundation for College Success
Participation in College and Career Readiness Academic Achievement Programs, Events, and Activities
AAMC’s Thinking and Reasoning Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students
AAMC’s Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

MPP 217:

Overcoming Procrastination

MPP 218:

Time Management and Goal Setting

MPP 219:

Memory and Concentration

MPP 220:

Note Taking

MPP 221:

Textbook Reading Skills for Success

MPP 222:

Exam Preparation and Relieving Test Anxiety

MPP 223:

Academic Writing

MPP 224:

Intro to Public Speaking

MPP 225:

Organizational Skills for Student Success

MPP 226:

Basic Research Skills for Student Success

Navigating the College Admissions Process

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Building a Strong College and Career Readiness Culture in the Home
Nurturing Student’s College and Career Aspirations
School Selection: Enrollment in Schools with a Strong College and Career Readiness Culture
Participation in Extracurricular Activities: In-School and Out-of-School

MPP 227:

Intro to Becoming a Competitive Applicant for Highly Selective Colleges

MPP 228:

Intro to the College Admissions Process

College Affordability Planning: Paying for College

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

College Affordability Planning
Navigating the Financial Aid Process

MPP 229:

Intro to Understanding Your Options to Pay for College

Social and Emotional Skills for College & Career Readiness

Aligns with NAPCA’s 15 College and Career Readiness Standards as well as AAMC’s 15 Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students.

Social and Emotional Learning: Skills and Competencies for College and Career Readiness
AAMC’s Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

MPP 230:

Managing Stress and Anxiety

MPP 231:

Embrace Your Failure, Learn From Your Mistakes & Move Forward

MPP 232:

Building & Sustaining Healthy Relationships

MPP 233:

Replace Negative Self-Talk with Positive Self-Talk

MPP 234:

Managing Your Emotions, Negative Thoughts, and Feelings

MPP 235:

Ask For Help When You Need It

MPP 236:

Step Out of Your Comfort Zone

MPP 237:

Special SEL Topics Seminar

Experience College Life

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Transitioning from High School to College

MPP 238:

College Tours: Visiting Top Colleges in the U.S.

MPP 239:

College Student Panel

Middle School
Curriculum

MPP MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM

3 year program

For high achieving 6th – 8th grade students who might not have considered a career as a medical physician and who are interested in exploring a career in medicine.

Sample Program Schedule

MPP Academy offers UC/CSU A-G Approved Courses

Courses are taught by teachers with a California teaching credential from the California Commission for Teaching Credentialing (CCTC).

About UC Scout

https://www.ucscout.org/about/

Pre-Med Foundations: Preparing for Pre-Med University Coursework and Medical School

MPP Academy students will be prepared to become a competitive medical school applicant, with the mindset, tools, and resources to thrive in medical school and beyond.

Aligns with NAPCA’s 15 College and Career Readiness Standards as well as AAMC’s 15 Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students.

Career Exploration and Planning: Career Decision-Making Processes
Connecting Students to Meaningful Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies
Building a Strong Academic Foundation for College Success
AAMC’s Science Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students
AAMC’s Thinking and Reasoning Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students
AAMC’s Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

MPP 300:

Understanding the HealthCare System in America

MPP 301:

Introduction to Careers in the Field of Medicine

MPP 302:

Introduction to the First Year of Medical School

MPP 303:

Becoming A Competitive Applicant for Medical School

MPP 304:

Understanding Your Options to Pay for Medical School

MPP 305:

First Aid & CPR Training & Certification

MPP 306:

Site Visits to Local Hospitals & Clinics

MPP 307:

Medical School Tours

MPP 308:

Service Learning Community Projects

MPP 309:

Understand the Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

Academic Preparation

MPP 310:

Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology I (Systems of the Human Body)

MPP 311:

Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology II (Structure and Function of the Human Body)

MPP 312:

General Biology

MPP 313:

Pre-Algebra

MPP 314:

Algebra I

Career Exploration & Planning: Navigating the Career Decision Making Process

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Career Exploration and Planning: Career Decision-Making Processes
Nurturing Student’s College and Career Aspirations
Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies
Phases I through IV of Career Exploration and Planning Guidebooks (Future Medical Physician and General Career Exploration)

MPP 315:

Phase I: Self-Discovery through Introspection & Outrospection: Conducting a 360-Degree Review of Your Core Values & Interests

MPP 316:

Phase II: Choosing and Exploring Your Career of Interest: Conducting a Career Field Analysis

MPP 317:

Phase III: Conducting an In-Depth Analysis of Your Career Specialty

MPP 318:

Phase IV: Building Your Personal Strategic Action Plan (PSAP): Education and Career Plan

MPP 319:

PSAP - Capstone Project

Career Development

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Nurturing Student’s College and Career Aspirations
Connecting Students to Meaningful Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies

MPP 320:

Career Simulations

Academic Skills Development & Writing for College and Career Success

Aligns with NAPCA’s 15 College and Career Readiness Standards as well as AAMC’s 15 Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students.

Academic Skills Development
Building a Strong Academic Foundation for College Success
AAMC’s Thinking and Reasoning Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students
AAMC’s Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

MPP 321:

Overcoming Procrastination

MPP 322:

Time Management and Goal Setting

MPP 323:

Memory and Concentration

MPP 324:

Note Taking

MPP 325:

Textbook Reading Skills for Success

MPP 326:

Exam Preparation and Relieving Test Anxiety

MPP 327:

Academic Writing

MPP 328:

Study Techniques

MPP 329:

Taking Advantage of On-Campus Academic Support

MPP 330:

Intro to Public Speaking

MPP 331:

Balancing Academics with Extracurricular Activities

MPP 332:

Organizational Skills for Student Success

MPP 333:

Basic Research Skills for Student Success

MPP 334:

Power Reading Strategies: Comprehension & Speed

Navigating the College Admissions Process

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Building a Strong College and Career Readiness Culture in the Home
Nurturing Student’s College and Career Aspirations
School Selection: Enrollment in Schools with a Strong College and Career Readiness Culture
Participation in Extracurricular Activities: In-School and Out-of-School

MPP 335:

Understanding the College Application Process

MPP 336:

Becoming A Competitive Applicant for Highly Selective Colleges

MPP 337:

Participation in Extracurricular Activities: In-School and Out-of-School

MPP 338:

Student Athletes & College Admissions Process

College Affordability Planning: Paying for College

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

College Affordability Planning
Navigating the Financial Aid Process

MPP 339:

Understanding Your Options to Pay for College

MPP 340:

College Affordability Action Plan

MPP 341:

Effective Strategies to Find and Win Scholarships

Social and Emotional Skills for College & Career Readiness

Aligns with NAPCA’s 15 College and Career Readiness Standards as well as AAMC’s 15 Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students.

Social and Emotional Learning: Skills and Competencies for College and Career Readiness
AAMC’s Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

MPP 342:

Managing Stress and Anxiety

MPP 343:

Embrace Your Failure, Learn From Your Mistakes & Move Forward

MPP 344:

Building & Sustaining Healthy Relationships

MPP 345:

Replace Negative Self-Talk with Positive Self-Talk

MPP 346:

Eating Healthy and Staying Fit

MPP 347:

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

MPP 348:

Special SEL Topics Seminar

Experience College Life

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Transitioning from High School to College

MPP 349:

Living on Campus

MPP 350:

College Tours: Visiting Top Colleges in the U.S.

MPP 351:

College Student Panel

MPP 352:

Intro to College Greek Life: Fraternities & Sororities

High School
Curriculum

MPP HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM

4 year program

For high achieving 9th – 12th grade students who might not have considered a career as a medical physician and who are interested in exploring a career in medicine.

Sample Program Schedule

MPP Academy offers UC/CSU A-G Approved Courses

Courses are taught by teachers with a California teaching credential from the California Commission for Teaching Credentialing (CCTC).

About UC Scout

https://www.ucscout.org/about/

Pre-Med Foundations: Preparing for Pre-Med University Coursework and Medical School

Aligns with NAPCA’s 15 College and Career Readiness Standards as well as AAMC’s 15 Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students.

Career Exploration and Planning: Career Decision-Making Processes
Connecting Students to Meaningful Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies
Building a Strong Academic Foundation for College Success
AAMC’s Science Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students
AAMC’s Thinking and Reasoning Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students
AAMC’s Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

MPP 400:

Medical Ethics

MPP 401:

Introduction to Careers in the Field of Medicine

MPP 402:

Introduction to the First Year of Medical School

MPP 403:

Becoming A Competitive Applicant for Medical School

MPP 404:

Demystifying Your Options to Cover the Cost of Medical School

MPP 405:

Navigating the Medical School Admissions Process

MPP 406:

Introduction to the MCAT Exam

MPP 407:

First Aid & CPR Training & Certification

MPP 408:

HIPAA Compliance Training & Certification

MPP 409:

AED & BLS Training & Certification

MPP 410:

Site Visits to Local Hospitals & Clinics

MPP 411:

Medical School Tours

MPP 412:

Service Learning Community Projects

MPP 413:

Understand the Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

Academic Preparation

MPP 414:

Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology I (Systems of the Human Body)

MPP 415:

Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology II (Structure & Function of the Human Body)

MPP 416:

Introduction to The Molecular and Cellular Biology & Biochemistry

MPP 417:

Introduction to Human Genetics

MPP 418:

Introduction to Immunology, Microbiology & Pathology

MPP 419:

Nutrition in Health

MPP 420:

General Biology

MPP 421:

Organic Chemistry I & II with Lab

MPP 422:

Algebra I & II

MPP 423:

Pre-Calculus

MPP 424:

Statistics

MPP 425:

Research Seminar and Methods

Career Exploration & Planning: Navigating the Career Decision Making Process

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Career Exploration and Planning: Career Decision-Making Processes
Nurturing Student’s College and Career Aspirations
Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies
Phases I through IV of Career Exploration and Planning Guidebooks (Future Medical Physician and General Career Exploration)

MPP 426:

Phase I: Self-Discovery through Introspection & Outrospection: Conducting a 360-Degree Review of Your Core Values & Interests

MPP 427:

Phase II: Choosing and Exploring Your Career of Interest: Conducting a Career Field Analysis

MPP 428:

Phase III: Conducting an In-Depth Analysis of Your Career Specialty

MPP 429:

Phase IV: Building Your Personal Strategic Action Plan (PSAP): Education and Career Plan

MPP 430:

PSAP - Capstone Project

Career Development

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Nurturing Student’s College and Career Aspirations
Connecting Students to Meaningful Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies

MPP 431:

Career Simulations

MPP 432:

Writing an Effective Resume and Cover Letter

MPP 433:

Effective Interviewing Skills

MPP 434:

Connecting Students to Meaningful Work-Based Learning Opportunities

MPP 435:

Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies

MPP 436:

Job Search Skills and Strategies

MPP 437:

Finding & Applying for Internships Aligned with Your Career Goal

Academic Skills Development & Writing for College and Career Success

Aligns with NAPCA’s 15 College and Career Readiness Standards as well as AAMC’s 15 Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students.

Academic Skills Development
Building a Strong Academic Foundation for College Success
AAMC’s Thinking and Reasoning Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students
AAMC’s Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

MPP 438:

Overcoming Procrastination

MPP 439:

Time Management and Goal Setting

MPP 440:

Memory and Concentration

MPP 441:

Note Taking

MPP 442:

Textbook Reading Skills for Success

MPP 443:

Exam Preparation and Relieving Test Anxiety

MPP 444:

Pre-College Writing

MPP 445:

Study Techniques

MPP 446:

Taking Advantage of On-Campus Academic Support

MPP 447:

Intro to Public Speaking

MPP 448:

Balancing Academics with Extracurricular Activities

MPP 449:

Organizational Skills for Student Success

MPP 450:

Basic Research Skills for Student Success

MPP 451:

Power Reading Strategies: Comprehension & Speed

Navigating the College Admissions Process

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Building a Strong College and Career Readiness Culture in the Home
Nurturing Student’s College and Career Aspirations
School Selection: Enrollment in Schools with a Strong College and Career Readiness Culture
Participation in Extracurricular Activities: In-School and Out-of-School

MPP 452:

Demystifying the System of Higher Education in America

MPP 453:

Understanding the College Application Process

MPP 454:

Selecting Your College Major

MPP 455:

Selecting Your "Best-Fit" College

MPP 456:

Becoming A Competitive Applicant for Highly Selective Colleges

MPP 457:

Participation in Extracurricular Activities: In-School and Out-of-School

MPP 458:

Student Athletes & College Admissions Process

College Affordability Planning: Paying for College

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

College Affordability Planning
Navigating the Financial Aid Process

MPP 459:

Applying for Federal & State Financial Aid

MPP 460:

College Affordability Action Planning

MPP 461:

Reapplying for Financial Aid Annually

MPP 462:

Demystifying Student Loans

MPP 463:

Understanding Work Study

MPP 464:

Repaying Your Student Loan

MPP 465:

Effective Strategies to Find and Win Scholarships

Social and Emotional Skills for College & Career Readiness

Aligns with NAPCA’s 15 College and Career Readiness Standards as well as AAMC’s 15 Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students.

Social and Emotional Learning: Skills and Competencies for College and Career Readiness
AAMC’s Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

MPP 466:

Step Out of Your Comfort Zone

MPP 467:

Eating Healthy and Staying Fit

MPP 468:

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

MPP 469:

Transitioning From High School to College

MPP 470:

Breaking through the Fear of the Unknown

MPP 471:

Managing Stress and Anxiety

MPP 472:

Embrace Your Failure, Learn From Your Mistakes & Move Forward

MPP 473:

Building & Sustaining Healthy Relationships

MPP 474:

Replace Negative Self-Talk with Positive Self-Talk

MPP 475:

Manage Your Emotions, Negative Thoughts, and Feelings

MPP 476:

Ask For Help When You Need It

MPP 477:

Making Effective Decisions

MPP 478:
Tips for College Survival

MPP 479:

Special SEL Topics Seminar

Experience College Life

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Transitioning from High School to College

MPP 480:

Exploring Student Support Support Services & Resources on Campus

MPP 481:

Visiting Your Intended Academic Major Department

MPP 482:

Living on Campus

MPP 483:

Visiting Academic Advisement

MPP 484:

Visit University Course Lecture

MPP 485:

College Tours: Visiting Top Colleges in the U.S.

MPP 486:

College Student Panel

MPP 487:

Intro to College Greek Life: Fraternities & Sororities

International Experience: Cultural & Global Awareness Programming

Students will learn about the social, economical, and environmental factors that affect the health of patients and populations in a healthcare system outside of the USA.

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Career Exploration and Planning: Career Decision-Making Processes
Nurturing Student’s College and Career Aspirations
Connecting Students to Meaningful Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies
Phases I through IV of Career Exploration and Planning Guidebooks (Future Medical Physician and General Career Exploration)

MPP 488:

Study Abroad Summer Intensive

Undergraduate
Curriculum

MPP UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM

3 year program

For high achieving college students who might not have considered a career as a medical physician and who are interested in exploring a career in medicine.

Sample Program Schedule

Pre-Med Foundations: Preparing for Medical School

Aligns with NAPCA’s 15 College and Career Readiness Standards as well as AAMC’s 15 Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students.

Career Exploration and Planning: Career Decision-Making Processes
Connecting Students to Meaningful Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies
Building a Strong Academic Foundation for College Success
AAMC’s Science Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students
AAMC’s Thinking and Reasoning Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students
AAMC’s Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

MPP 500:

Understanding the HealthCare System in America

MPP 501:

Medical Ethics

MPP 502:

Introduction to First Year Medical School Curriculum

MPP 503:

Introduction to Careers in the Field of Medicine

MPP 504:

Becoming A Competitive Applicant for Medical School

MPP 505:

Navigating the Medical School Admissions Process

MPP 506:

MCAT Test Prep

MPP 507:

First Aid & CPR Training & Certification

MPP 508:

HIPAA Compliance Training & Certification

MPP 509:

AED & BLS Training & Certification

MPP 510:

Site Visits to Local Hospitals & Clinics

MPP 511:

Medical School Tours

MPP 512:

Service Learning Community Projects

MPP 513:

Understand the Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

Academic Preparation

MPP 514:

Anatomy & Physiology I & II (Systems, Structure, & Function of the Human Body)

MPP 515:

General Biology

MPP 516:

Cell & Molecular Biology

MPP 517:

Organic Chemistry I & II with Lab

MPP 518:

Pre-Calculus

MPP 519:

Calculus

MPP 520:

Statistics

MPP 521:

Communication Skills I & II

MPP 522:

Research Seminar and Methods

MPP 523:

Introduction to Microbiology

MPP 524:

Introduction to Psychology

MPP 525:

Introduction to Biochemistry

MPP 526:

Introduction to Human Genetics

MPP 527:

Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology

MPP 528:

Introduction to Immunology, Microbiology & Pathology

Career Exploration & Planning: Navigating the Career Decision Making Process

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Career Exploration and Planning: Career Decision-Making Processes
Nurturing Student’s College and Career Aspirations
Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies
Phases I through IV of Career Exploration and Planning Guidebooks (Future Medical Physician and General Career Exploration)

MPP 529:

Phase I: Self-Discovery through Introspection & Outrospection: Conducting a 360-Degree Review of Your Core Values & Interests

MPP 530:

Phase II: Choosing and Exploring Your Career of Interest: Conducting a Career Field Analysis

MPP 531:

Phase III: Conducting an In-Depth Analysis of Your Career Specialty

MPP 532:

Phase IV: Building Your Personal Strategic Action Plan (PSAP): Education and Career Plan

MPP 533:

PSAP - Capstone Project

Career Development

Aligns with NAPCA’s College and Career Readiness Standards:

Nurturing Student’s College and Career Aspirations
Connecting Students to Meaningful Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies

MPP 534:

Career Simulations

MPP 535:

Writing an Effective Resume and Cover Letter

MPP 536:

Effective Interviewing Skills

MPP 537:

Connecting Students to Meaningful Work-Based Learning Opportunities

MPP 538:

Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies

MPP 539:

Job Search Skills and Strategies

MPP 540:

Finding & Applying for Internships Aligned with Your Career Goal

Academic Skills Development & Writing for College and Career Success

Aligns with NAPCA’s 15 College and Career Readiness Standards as well as AAMC’s 15 Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students.

Academic Skills Development
Building a Strong Academic Foundation for College Success
Participation in College and Career Readiness Academic Achievement Programs, Events, and Activities
AAMC’s Thinking and Reasoning Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students
AAMC’s Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

MPP 541:

Overcoming Procrastination

MPP 542:

Time Management and Goal Setting

MPP 543:

Memory and Concentration

MPP 544:

Note Taking

MPP 545:

Textbook Reading Skills for Success

MPP 546:

Exam Preparation and Relieving Test Anxiety

MPP 547:

College Writing I

MPP 548:

College Writing II

MPP 549:

Study Techniques

MPP 550:

Taking Advantage of On-Campus Academic Support

MPP 551:

Public Speaking

MPP 552:

Balancing Academics with Extracurricular Activities

MPP 553:

Organizational Skills for Student Success

MPP 554:

Research Skills for Student Success

MPP 555:

Power Reading Strategies: Comprehension & Speed

Social and Emotional Skills for College & Career Readiness

Aligns with NAPCA’s 15 College and Career Readiness Standards as well as AAMC’s 15 Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students.

Social and Emotional Learning: Skills and Competencies for College and Career Readiness
AAMC’s Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

MPP 556:

Breaking through the Fear of Failure, Success & the Unknown

MPP 557:

Managing Stress and Anxiety

MPP 558:

Embrace Your Failure, Learn From Your Mistakes & Move Forward

MPP 559:

Building & Sustaining Healthy Relationships

MPP 560:

Replace Negative Self-Talk with Positive Self-Talk

MPP 561:

Manage Your Emotions, Negative Thoughts, and Feelings

MPP 562:

Ask For Help When You Need It

MPP 563:

Making Effective Decisions

MPP 564:

Step Out of Your Comfort Zone

MPP 565:

Eating Healthy and Staying Fit

MPP 566:

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

MPP 567:

Special SEL Topics Seminar

Medical School Affordability Planning: Paying for Medical School

Students will learn about the social, economical, and environmental factors that affect the health of patients and populations in a healthcare system outside of the USA.

Aligns with NAPCA’s 15 College and Career Readiness Standards:

Career Exploration and Planning: Career Decision-Making Processes
Nurturing Student’s College and Career Aspirations
Connecting Students to Meaningful Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies
Phases I through IV of Career Exploration and Planning Guidebooks (Future Medical Physician and General Career Exploration)

MPP 568:

Understand Your Options to Pay for Medical School

International Experience: Cultural & Global Awareness Programming

Students will learn about the social, economical, and environmental factors that affect the health of patients and populations in a healthcare system outside of the USA.

Aligns with NAPCA’s 15 College and Career Readiness Standards:

Career Exploration and Planning: Career Decision-Making Processes
Nurturing Student’s College and Career Aspirations
Connecting Students to Meaningful Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Workplace Readiness: Fundamental Skills and Workplace Competencies
Phases I through IV of Career Exploration and Planning Guidebooks (Future Medical Physician and General Career Exploration)

MPP 569:

Study Abroad Summer Intensive

Fun Activities &
Excursions

FUN ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS

Disneyland

K1 Speed Go-Kart Racing

Get ready to enjoy an indoor go kart racing experience with you MPP Academy family.

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park

Join us for dodgeball, slam dunk on a 10-foot basketball net, flip into a pool of foam, or simply bounce around!

Star Trek: Discovery Virtual Reality

Watch Trailer

Karaoke

Think you can sing like Shawn Mendes, Taylor Swift, or the Jonas Brothers? Or do you think you can rap like Drake? Come show off your singing or rapping skills at the MPP Academy Karaoke Studio.

Ice Skating

Want to race? Come out and join the MPP Academy and staff on a beautiful night by taking some laps around the skating rink and enjoy your new friends!

iFly Indoor Skydiving

Dance Party

Six Flags Magic Mountain

Are you a thrill seeker? Students will have the opportunity to enjoy the gold standard of theme parks with your peers and the MPP Academy staff.

Bowling

Bowling is an evening of fun for everyone! Come show your skills in the bowling alley or just hang out and eat some delicious pizza and wings while you relax in the lounge areas.

Roller Skating

Want to race? Come out and join the MPP Academy and staff on a beautiful night by taking some laps around the skating rink and enjoy time with your new friends!

Swimming / Pool Party

It's time to bring out the sunglasses and tanning lotion, and get your swim on! Feel the vibes with music thumping and relaxing by the pool with your friends while you soak up the sun.

Open Mic / Talent Show

Whether it's singing a pop-culture song, playing a Beethoven sonata, or sharing an athletic feat, the Talent Show at the MPP Academy is sure to be a time of amazing entertainment.

Movie Night

Lights, Camera, Popcorn! Students and the MPP Academy program staff will watch an entertaining movie at one of the top movie theaters in the U.S.

Ice Cream Socials

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Whatever your favorite flavor is, it is time to indulge with your friends and MPP Academy program staff.

Six Flags Waterpark

Be cool! MPP Academy is ready to take you out to the water slides and lots of refreshingly cool water.

Game Night

Prepare yourself for a fun night of games and tap into the strategist within.

An Evening at a Major League Baseball Game

MPP Academy students and staff will spend an evening cheering on a Major League Baseball team such as the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Inflatable Water Slides

Students will have the opportunity to play inflatable games such as "wipe out" and cool down from the summer heat by enjoying our inflatable water slides.

Inflatable Games

Students will have the opportunity to splash around and cool down from the summer heat by enjoying our Inflatable Water Park!

Fun Under the Sun at the Beach

MPP Academy students and staff will spend an afternoon enjoying the beach. Join the fun and relax a little with your new friends!

Program
Activities

Program Activities

Ceremonies and Celebrations

Summer Intensive "Opening Ceremony"

Family Night

Summer Intensive "Closing Ceremony"

MPP Graduation Ceremony for Graduating Seniors

Research Symposium

College Readiness Activities

MPP prepares scholars for success at selective colleges and beyond. College preparation work is woven into the fabric of all MPP courses and activities.
MPP scholars gain the knowledge, hands-on experience, and resources to successfully navigate through the competitive and complex college admissions, financial aid, and matriculation process with greater confidence, and reduced stress and anxiety.

Writing

Pre-Med Clinical Simulation Activities

Physician-led clinical simulation activities range from the basics of interacting with patients, checking vitals, providing wound care, making incisions, administering injections, to suturing.

1 Week International Medicine & Healthcare Study Abroad Trip

Students will attend a 1 week on-campus MPP Academy summer intensive program at a well-respected University/medical school outside of the U.S. This study abroad trip will raise global awareness through students experiencing first-hand what it’s like to practice medicine internationally.
Additionally, students will learn about the social, economical, and environmental factors that affect the health of patients and populations in a healthcare system outside of the USA, with a particular focus on understanding the health inequities that exist between patient populations.

Career Exploration Seminars & Guest Speakers

Students will participate in career exploration seminars to discover their future career interests and learn about various types of careers.

Academic Skills Development & Writing for College and Career Success

Students will develop a more strategic approach to reading, college-level writing, note-taking, and researching topics for an academic paper in a quicker, more effective, way.
Students engage in academic skills development seminars to acquire effective learning habits to succeed in school. Seminar topics include effective study skills, note taking, time management, and organization skills.

Community Service & Cultural Activities

MPP students develop a service-oriented mindset, engaging in community service learning projects and will experience cultures domestically, as well as internationally.

Medical School Tours & Visits to Local Hospitals & Clinics

As part of the career exploration process, students participate in medical school tours and visits to local hospitals and clinics to observe the activities of physicians and residents in a variety of specialties.

Program Culmination: Poster Session

Students will showcase their Personal Strategic Plan (education and career plan) and celebrate their MPP Academy experience with their family, peers, and MPP faculty/staff.

Science

MPP Scholars engage with a hands-on, inquiry-based science curriculum in the laboratories and classrooms during the MPP Summer Intensive. Using the scientific method as a guide, scholars explore real-life scientific questions and work through experimental laboratory science in a range of scientific fields.
Scholars have opportunities to design and implement their own research projects in the context of each summer’s curricular focus. By experiencing research firsthand, scholars deepen their understanding of the scientific method and of the challenges facing scientists in both the laboratory setting and the real world. A holistic focus on honest data reporting and scientific writing improves scholars’ communication skills and helps lay a foundation of scientific literacy.
Each summer wraps up with a “Research Symposium” where scholars present their work to the MPP academic community.

Literature

Pre-Med Foundations: Academic Preparation for Pre-Med Coursework

(Year-Round)

Extensive academic instruction in pre-medical college coursework including math, science, and academic writing.
Pre-medical preparation will increase completion in pre-med math and science gateway college courses with grades that allow students to be more competitive for admission to medical school.
Students will meet with their cohort, program faculty, and staff weekly, for about 2-4 hours throughout the academic year.

Public Speaking Course

Students will discover how to speak confidently and persuasively to both large audiences and small groups.

College and Medical School Admissions Advising

Students receive college and medical school admissions advising to help them navigate the college admissions and medical school application process.

College and Medical School Affordability Advising

Students receive college and medical school affordability instruction and financial aid advising.

Mentoring and Career Coaching for Personal & Professional Development

Students are paired with a Mentor/Career Coach that provides mentorship and personalized support for professional and personal development into the field of medicine.

College Tours

College tours are an essential aspect of the MPP Academy experience. Day-trips to public and private colleges and universities take place each summer. Over three years, scholars will explore close to 30 of the nation’s top colleges and universities.
Students learn about academic and residential life and meet with University admissions officers to learn about admission requirements and the college application process.
Students also meet with current college students who will share age-appropriate college life experiences and provide recommendations on how to start preparing for college as a college-bound student.

Mathematics

Sociology

Career Exploration & Planning Guidebook: Navigating the Path to Medical School

Students receive a comprehensive textbook (written exclusively for MPP Academy participants) that empowers them with the tools and resources to navigate the career exploration and planning process.
Additionally, students will develop a personal strategic action plan (pre-med roadmap to medical school) as part of their capstone project.

Career Simulation

Students will experience a variety of career paths through career simulation experiences to get a taste of what a future career might be like.

Career Simulation

Students will experience a variety of career paths through career simulation experiences to get a taste of what a future career might be like.

Social-Emotional Skills & Resiliency Training for College and Career Readiness

Social-Emotional Seminars help students learn how to break through their barriers (including the fear of failure and fear of the unknown) and develop the resilience needed to achieve their future career goal of becoming a medical physician.
Additionally, students learn how to manage their emotions, build healthy relationships, strengthen their mental toughness and emotional-intelligence, and learn how to control impulses, negative thoughts, and feelings.

Peer to Peer Mentoring

Students are surrounded by like-minded peers and encouraged to support each other and share knowledge, tools, and resources. Additionally, the MPP Academy creates a culture of empowerment through the mentorship of professionals and medical specialists that supports students on their journey to becoming a future doctor.

MCAT Test Prep

Students will receive test preparation for the Medical College Admissions Test, commonly used in the Medical School Admissions holistic review admissions process.

Medical Physician Preparation (MPP) Academy

MPP Academy

MPP “Pre-Med Readiness” Elementary School Program

MPP “Pre-Med Readiness” Middle School Program

MPP “Pre-Med Readiness” High School Program

MPP "Medical School Readiness" Undergraduate Program

Courses & Hands-On Clinical Activities

Connecting students with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets needed to thrive in undergrad, medical school, and beyond.

Elementary School Curriculum

MPP ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM

MPP Academy offers UC/CSU A-G Approved Courses

About UC Scout

Pre-Med Foundations: Preparing for Pre-Med University Coursework and Medical School

MPP 200:

MPP 201:

MPP 202:

MPP 203:

MPP 204:

MPP 205:

Academic Preparation

MPP 206:

MPP 207:

MPP 208:

MPP 209:

MPP 210:

Career Exploration & Planning: Navigating the Career Decision Making Process

MPP 211:

MPP 212:

MPP 213:

MPP 214:

MPP 215:

Career Development

MPP 216:

Academic Skills Development & Writing for College and Career Readiness

MPP 217:

MPP 218:

MPP 219:

MPP 220:

MPP 221:

MPP 222:

MPP 223:

MPP 224:

MPP 225:

MPP 226:

Navigating the College Admissions Process

MPP 227:

MPP 228:

College Affordability Planning: Paying for College

MPP 229:

Social and Emotional Skills for College & Career Readiness

MPP 230:

MPP 231:

MPP 232:

MPP 233:

MPP 234:

MPP 235:

MPP 236:

MPP 237:

Experience College Life

MPP 238:

MPP 239:

Middle School Curriculum

MPP MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM

MPP Academy offers UC/CSU A-G Approved Courses

About UC Scout

Pre-Med Foundations: Preparing for Pre-Med University Coursework and Medical School

MPP 300:

MPP 301:

MPP 302:

MPP 303:

MPP 304:

MPP 305:

MPP 306:

MPP 307:

MPP 308:

MPP 309:

Academic Preparation

MPP 310:

MPP 311:

MPP 312:

Connecting students with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets
needed to thrive in undergrad, medical school, and beyond.

Elementary School
Curriculum

Middle School
Curriculum

High School
Curriculum