Gain Exposure to the Medical Field with Project ACE

In this pathway program, known as Project Academic and Clinical Experiences (ACE), participants meet after school on Fridays for 90-minute sessions. These sessions cover a range of medical topics, provide mentorship opportunities, and offer information to help participants prepare for the next steps in their academic journey.
10th-, 11th-, and 12th-grade students are welcome to apply, and preference is given to students attending public schools in the city of Richmond and surrounding counties who meet program criteria.
Apply: October 19 - December 11, 2026
Requirements: Online application, personal statement, official transcript, and two letters of reference: one from a science teacher and the other from a guidance counselor.
Program Dates
January 22 - March 19, 2027
Location
McGlothlin Medical Education Center
Contact information
VCU School of Medicine Office of Student Outreach at (804) 828-9630 or Email Natalia O’Brien.
