I am interested in becoming an M.D. What are the advantages of UC’s 5-year co-op program to pursuing this goal?
First, the cooperative education is an excellent way to earn extra money to support your undergraduate education. More important, however, is the personal and professional development that results from your co-op experiences. These experiences build self- confidence and professionalism by placing you in an adult, professional work environment. You are no longer a student in class, but an on-the-job professional with all the associated responsibilities. Co-op experience also gives you valuable insight into the businesses and research that support the health care industry. Industrial co-op experience, in particular, will provide you valuable knowledge and experience of the medical product development processes that will aid you as you take your place among future physician innovators.
