DA Alumni Development Program

• Must have completed the full 4-year Doctors Academy Program at Caruthers High School, Sunnyside High School or Selma High School.
• Must currently be in the process of preparing to apply or applying to medical school (MD or DO). Individuals currently enrolled in medical school can also submit reimbursement requests.
  • Expenses related to medical school exams (Example: USMLE Step 1 & Step 2) and residency application-related costs will also be considered. 

• MCAT Exam Cost 
• MCAT Prep Costs 
• Medical School Application Cost (MD or DO) 
• Medical School Secondary Application Cost 
• CASPER/AAMC PREView Professional Readiness Exam 
• USMLE Step 1 & Step 2
• Residency process expenses (service-based only, ex: applications, exams, etc.) 
• Other expenses to be considered based on relevance to preparation to apply for medical school or those accumulated during medical school or residency

At this time, we do not have a cap on how many requests for reimbursement an individual can submit but our resources are limited, and reimbursement awards are allocated based on the number of applications received each application period and the requested amounts. Our team aims to support as many individuals as possible.  

Our office does not sponsor any specific MCAT prep company or services, however, we will consider service-based expenses like test banks, content review material, and prep courses We will consider reimbursement for part, or all expenses incurred depending on the full cost of the MCAT prep expense.  

• As an alumni of our program, we encourage you to connect 1:1 with our Program Liaison, Raman Bains to discuss your current career path to health professional school. Please email [email protected]. 
• This service is not limited to medical school interests. Our office has connections with several organizations and individuals across many health professions and we would love the opportunity to help you increase your network and get guidance on your journey. 

Requests for reimbursement can be requested for expenses made between January 1, 2024 and November 30, 2025. Any expenses prior to January 1,2024 will not be considered. 

We will only consider reimbursement once for each expense made. However, if you have incurred new costs since your previous submission, we encourage you to submit a reimbursement request so our committee can consider.  

You will be notified via email by our team regarding what expenses we have selected to reimburse you for and how much you can expect. This email will also outline next steps and process to ensure you receive a reimbursement check via mail. Failure to complete all next steps once selected may result in us rescinding the award. 

Questions regarding the program can be sent to Program Liaison, Raman Bains at [email protected]. We will review your inquiry and have the appropriate individual answer your questions. 

Depending on the time of submission of your receipt and when our office grants reimbursement, your reimbursement may be subject to taxes that you will be responsible for. Learn more at: Claim Expenses for Reimbursement | Supply Chain Management (ucsf.edu) 

Once determination to award, we expect checks to be issued within 60 days of the notification date to the mailing address submitted.

Payment will be issued as a physical check and sent to the adress in the application via USPS. It is suggested, but not required to research or sign up for the USPS Informed Delivery service.