students in class

FastStart at the UC Riverside School of Medicine

During summer 2023, the Pathway Programs will offer a one-week in-person program called JumpStart for incoming first-year students. To learn more, visit the Jumpstart page.

FastStart is a commuter-based, intensive program that provides about 24 first-year UC Riverside students with the knowledge and skills needed to have a successful start in their college education. Offered exclusively to incoming first-year UCR students from disadvantaged backgrounds who aspire towards a medical or science-based career, the program consists of classes, workshops and activities that provide students with the foundation that will help them maximize their collegiate experience.


Contact Us

Have a question or comment?  Please email at jumpstart@medsch.ucr.edu or contact us by phone at (951) 827-4581. 


FastStart Supporters

FastStart is sponsored by the UCR School of Medicine and grants from the California Wellness Foundation other private sponsors.