Answers to what we hear most.

Yes, always. Presentations, 1:1 mentorship, and every guide in our resource library are free for every student, with no catch and no hidden fees.

Any student thinking about a path into medicine, from high school through undergrad — whether you're undecided, a gap-year applicant, or already deep into your application.

We pair you with a medical-student mentor based on your goals, background, and interests, so you're matched with someone whose path looks like the one you want to walk.

Mentorship is longitudinal, not a one-time chat. Mentors stay with you through coursework, the MCAT, applications, and interviews, for as long as it's useful to you.

Fill out our short mentee application form. It takes about five minutes, and we'll follow up with next steps on matching.

Medical students and gap-year students who want to give back to the students coming up behind them.

Just a few hours a month. It's a manageable commitment that can genuinely change a student's trajectory.

No. If you're a few steps ahead on the path into medicine and willing to share what you've learned, you're qualified.

Fill out our mentor application form and we'll be in touch about matching.

Yes. We give free presentations at high schools and universities on the premed path, personal statements, extracurriculars, and interviews. Email medrmentors@gmail.com to schedule one.

Email medrmentors@gmail.com. We'll walk you through what a chapter involves and help you get one running.

Every match runs on four commitments: Relationships, Insight, Support, and Empowerment — the difference between a name on a list and a mentor who shows up. See our framework for details.

Yes. MedRise Mentors is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 41-2831910.

Yes, to the fullest extent allowed by law. You'll receive a receipt for your records after giving. See our Donate page for ways to give.

Donations fund presentation materials, mentorship program costs, and launching new campus chapters. MedRise Mentors runs lean, so nearly every dollar reaches students directly.