PRIME-LC Program Leadership Nuestra Familia Admissions Curriculum FAQs Contact Us Admissions Home Education Medical Education Mission-Based Programs PRIME-LC Admissions Dedicated to serve PRIME-LC offers an enhanced medical school curriculum that includes coursework emphasizing leadership, advocacy and service. Each year, PRIME-LC admits about 12 Spanish-speaking students who go on to practice in a wide array of medical specialties. The number-one qualification for aspiring PRIME-LC students is a dedication to serving the Latino community throughout their careers. Admissions Process Submit Application Apply to the UC Irvine School of Medicine through the AMCAS portal. While filling out the secondary application, select the option to be considered for PRIME-LC. Apply Now Interview Applicants must be selected for an interview with the School of Medicine before being selected for an interview with PRIME-LC. Applicants to PRIME-LC will complete an extra interview in Spanish. Review Period & Acceptance The School of Medicine and the PRIME-LC interview committees will review your application. Students must be accepted into the School of Medicine before being accepted to PRIME-LC. You do NOT need to be Latino to apply for PRIME-LC. However, conversational Spanish is a requirement, given the curriculum and target patient population.