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Mission
P.R.I.M.E was founded with the intention of supporting underrepresented minority students interested in healthcare careers such as medicine, dentistry, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, clinical lab sciences, dental hygiene, clinical radiation sciences, veterinary medicine, optometry, and pharmacy. P.R.I.M.E actively supports over 700 students and alumni in achieving their goals of becoming healthcare professionals and diversifying the field. This stable, supportive foundation has been created and maintained by sharing resources, organizing targeted events and connecting our members to a network of healthcare professionals who come from similar ethnic and cultural backgrounds as well as pre-existing healthcare-related student organizations.

Membership Benefits
P.R.I.M.E. Day - Event to build community amongst P.R.I.M.E. members through photoshoots, icebreaker games, and Q&A panel for executive board, and integration of first year students interested in P.R.I.M.E. VCU P.R.I.M.E. Annual Healthcare Mixer - This event provides students an opportunity to engage with admissions representatives from a variety of professional schools, including Medicine, Physician Assistant (PA), Nursing, Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Pharmacy, Health Administration, and more. Attendees can also use this event to practice networking and professional skills, which can enhance their competitiveness as applicants to healthcare programs. Get PRIMED Workshop Series - Summer research/internship workshop, Medical School Admissions workshop with USUHS, Medical School Admissions workshop with VCOM, Networking Workshop Gaining Experience while in school, VCU Medical Student Panel, Crafting Your Elevator Pitch Mentorship Program - in connection with VCU School of Medicine and VCU CHS students have the ability to connect with current students and alumni who are actively in the field for mentorship opportunities.