Junior Doctors Academy Program Admissions (Caruthers Unified)

Applicant eligibility requirements: 

• Must be currently enrolled in 6th or 7th grade within Caruthers Elementary.
• Must have an interest in becoming a health professional and learning about the importance of serving the Central San Joaquin Valley 
• Must have a minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA

Attend an Information Night:  

Date: February 24, 2025

Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm  

Location: Caruthers Elementary School (Cafeteria)13699 S. Quince, Caruthers, CA 93609) 

 

Deadline to submit your online application is March 28, 2025.  

No extensions will be provided. 

Click here to apply

A full online application includes: 

• Online application form and essay 
• One online teacher recommendation  

Verification of current GPA of 2.8+ will be requested at each individual school site by UCSF Fresno Office of Health Career Pathways upon the completion of your online application.  

The application committee will review all complete and eligible applications submitted by the deadline. Students selected will be moved onto the finalist interview portion of the admissions process. 

Application support workshops will be provided to any student interested in receiving additional application support. The JDA coordinator will be available to answer any questions during this time.  

Additional information and dates are coming soon! 

Notifications of finalist interviews go out approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the interview date via email. 

Interviews are scheduled for April 30, 2025 and will be conducted at Caruthers Elementary School (13699 S. Quince, Caruthers, CA 93609)

Click here for Interview frequently asked questions (FAQ) 

All students will receive notifications via email approximately 2-3 weeks after interviews. Students offered conditional acceptance will receive a link to complete a short survey to confirm their spot in the cohort. If you do not complete the short survey form by the deadline, we cannot guarantee your spot. Thank you for your patience during this time as we aim to notify students as soon as we can. 

For accepted and confirmed students only.

Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2025 at 6pm

Location: Caruthers Elementary School (13699 S. Quince, Caruthers, CA 93609)

 

Please note: all acceptances are conditional. Accepted students must maintain a 2.8 GPA throughout 6th grade in order to maintain their placement offer. Transcripts are requested in June to verify grades by UCSF Fresno LaCMER from each student’s school site.