White Coats for Black Lives - JMP Chapter (formerly known as STRIDE)
Pre-Health·Community Service/Nonprofit·Political Advocacy Groups·Black or African American
WC4BL Berkeley is a chapter run by UC Berkeley-UCSF Joint Medical Program students who mentor and support URM premedical undergrads at Berkeley and across the Bay Area. Day-to-day work spans hosting application workshops (MCAT, AMCAS, personal statements, mock interviews), running a 1:1 mentorship program, volunteering at community health events, and offering scholarships for pre-health students. The club operates through five committees: Pathways Development, Finance, Community Partnerships, Admin, and DREAM.
$500-$1,000
Scholarship amount
Events They Host
Mock Interview Workshop #1
Workshop on medical school interviews with time for 1-on-1 practice and feedback from UCSF medical students. September 13, 2023, 6:00-8:00 PM.
Mock Interview Workshop #2
September 20, 2023.
Secondaries Workshop
June 20, 2023, 6:00-8:00 PM.
WC4BL 2023 MCAT Workshop
Covers test prep strategies, study timelines, and more. Recording and slides available. October 24, 2023, 6:10-8:00 PM.
Extracurriculars and LORs Workshop
Zoom workshop on finding extracurriculars and obtaining letters of recommendation for medical school applications. December 5, 2023, 6:00-7:30 PM.
WC4BL AMCAS Workshop
Covers the entire AMCAS application process from preparation to letters of interest. Hybrid; in-person attendees receive free dinners and giveaways. January 31, 2024, 6:15-8:15 PM.
WC4BL Gap Year Workshop
Zoom workshop covering post-graduation options including clinical hours, AMCAS enhancement, and extracurriculars. Includes a Q&A panel. February 21, 2024, 6:30-8:30 PM.
WC4BL Personal Statement Workshop
Hybrid workshop where attendees can receive feedback on their personal statements in person or via Zoom. April 3, 2024, 6:30-8:30 PM.
Freedom Community Clinic Summit
Monthly community event that Community Partnerships Committee members support and volunteer at.