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Executive Membership

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Included With EM Membership

A semester-long development program for every new Executive Member.

MCBcDNA Spring 2026 Executive Member class

From your first semester, you're paired with alumni now in medical school and biotech, plus older members who have been in your shoes. You'll also join a cohort of new EMs from your own class and bond with them through retreat, socials, and the family system.

No. 01

Major & Emphasis Advising

Course planning and guidance for your major.

No. 02

Pre-Med Mentorship

Advice from alumni in medical school, timeline planning, and mock interviews.

No. 03

Research Cold-Email Playbook

Templates and feedback for reaching out to labs and landing your first research position.

No. 04

Biotech Internship Pipeline

Guidance from alumni in industry on internships and resumes.


The Process

Recruitment Timeline

Fall 2026 recruitment at a glance. Info sessions and Social Hour aren't required, but we strongly encourage them.

Aug 27

Intro to Healthcare Night

Thu 8/27, 8–10 PM in Dwinelle 145. Presentations then networking. A collaborative night with other pre-health orgs on campus.

Sep 8 & 10

Info Sessions

Tue 9/8 in SOCS 20 or Thu 9/10 in Wheeler 204, 8–9 PM. Same material. Come to either one.

Sep 11

Social Hour on the Glade

Hang out with current EMs, Friday at 5 PM.

Sep 15

Applications Due

Submit your written application by Tuesday at noon.

Sep 17

Social Round (invite only)

An invite-only mixer on Thursday. Invites go out by Tuesday at 11:59 PM.

Sep 19

Interviews

A friendly behavioral interview with a small panel of EMs, Saturday morning.

Sep 19

Acceptances Sent

Decisions go out by 5 PM on Saturday.

Sep 20

New Member Orientation (mandatory)

Sunday, 9 AM – 12 PM. Required for all new members.

Dates are for Fall 2026. Follow our Instagram (@mcb_cdna) for updates.