The 2026 Bridge Year Internship application cycle is now CLOSED! The application for 2027 Bridge Year Interns will open on February 1st, 2026.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree by the start of internship (Class of 2026 preferred)
- Applying to MD/DO programs to start medical school in the Fall of 2027
- Commitment to working 40 hours a week for one year
- Strong academic record and passion for healthcare
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Must include updated resume, unofficial transcripts, personal statement and MCAT score or date of future test (if applicable)
Ready to Apply?
Please send your updated resume, unofficial transcripts, personal statement* and MCAT score or date of future test (if applicable) to internship.dpss@gmail.com.
*Your personal statement should be one page long (500 words or less) and address one of the following prompts:
- Describe why you have an interest in a career as a physician.
- Describe an obstacle you have faced and how you have overcome it.
- Describe how you will spend your gap year preparing for medical school and why you have chosen those activities.