Howard (1/30)

1. Mother’s Highest Level of Education (i.e. High School Graduate, BA/BA (Bachelor’s), MA/MS (Masters), Professional Degrees (PhD, MD, JD, DDS, PharmD)
2. Father’s Highest Level of Education (i.e. High School Graduate, BA/BA (Bachelor’s), MA/MS (Masters), Professional Degrees (PhD, MD, JD, DDS, PharmD)

 

1. Guardian’s Highest Level of Education (i.e. High School Graduate, BA/BA (Bachelor’s), MA/MS (Masters), Professional Degrees (PhD, MD, JD, DDS, PharmD)

 

1. Applicant’s Highest Level of Education (i.e. High School Graduate, BA/BA (Bachelor’s), MA/MS (Masters), Professional Degrees (PhD, MD, JD, DDS, PharmD)

 

1. What were your SAT and/or ACT scores? (Please respond providing your total score on the 400-1600 scale or the 200-800 scale depending on whether you took the old SATs versus the new SATs AND/OR the ACT Composite score on a 1-36 scale)
2. Have you lived in communities which are medically underserved, or where the majority of the population is economically and/or educationally disadvantaged? (Please indicate, Yes or No and then explain/describe briefly in 250 words or less)

 

. Have you worked (volunteer or paid employment) with medically underserved, economically disadvantaged and/or educationally disadvantaged populations? (Please indicate, Yes or No and then explain/describe briefly in 250 words or less)

 

After residency, do you plan to practice medicine in an underserved or disadvantaged community? (Please indicate, Yes or No and then explain/describe briefly in 250 words or less)

Please provide below any additional information you believe is important in evaluating your application (e.g. additional coursework, problems with academic record; disadvantaged, etc.) (Please indicate, Yes or No and then explain/describe briefly in 250 words or less)

Did COVID-19 Impact you preparing your AMCAS application for fall 2021? (i.e. volunteer/work experience, financially, course registration, MCAT testing, etc.) [Please respond Yes or No and then explain/describe briefly in 250 words or less, indicate N/A if not applicable]

 

 

• Meharry Medical School (01/15)

 

1. Why do you wish to attend Meharry Medical College, School of Medicine? (limit unknown. Check with school)

 

 

• (Below Is something I vaguely wrote, and want to see if there is any way I can incorporate into the above)

 

2. Please describe a personal situation of failure, significant challenge or a major obstacle that you have overcome. Include a description of your coping skills and lessons you learned about yourself from that situation.

 

I did not see my challenges as obstacles to my success, but as an opportunity to improve myself, to extend beyond my comfort zone.

 

(similar tokeisar)

 

CHM (Nov 30) (300 characters)

 

• The College of Human Medicine offers students an innovative learning environment. What experiences have you had that have prepared you to succeed in our curriculum? How will you approach any challenges you may face? Please limit your response to 300 words or less.

 

 

2. Discuss a time when you stepped out of your comfort zone. What were the challenges? What did you learn? Please limit your response to 300 words or less.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you could present yourself to the Committee on Admissions, what would you want to make sure they knew about you? Please limit your response to 300 words or less.

 

LMU CHM (400 characters)

1. Why are you interested in the Leadership in Medicine for the Underserved Program? Be specific
2. How have your past experiences prepared you for the challenges of a medical practice in an underserved area?
3. A central component of this program is that students achieve low-intermediate proficiency in a second language by the time they reach the third year of medical school. Explain your current second language proficiency and/or your plan for achieving low-intermediate proficiency in a second language.
5. What are the advantages of using a public health approach to maximize individual and population health status?

 

 

 challenges in receiving safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable health care.

 

 

Central Michigan College of Medicine: December 03, 2020.

 

1. Describe your motivation for applying to the CMU College of Medicine. Include how COVID-19 has influenced your future career in medicine. Finally, describe how your preparation and background will contribute to the mission of the CMU College of Medicine (1000 words)
2. [OPTIONAL]: Please tell us how you were able to overcome/adapt during the COVID-19 pandemic relative to your volunteer, work or educational activities (500 words)
3. Describe what activities you have engaged in since degree completion.(400 characters)
4. Please provide additional details about being underrepresented in medicine (400 characters)
5. Please provide additional details about being a first-generation college student (400 characters)
6. Please provide additional details about growing up in a rural community (400 characters)
7. Please provide additional details about your disadvantaged background (400 characters)

 

8. Please provide additional details about having overcome significant hardship (400 characters)

 

9. Please provide additional details about the group/community to which you belong which is not listed, or any additional information you wish to share (400 characters)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UMN Duluth (DEC 15)

 

1.  The primary purpose of the UMN Medical School, Duluth Campus is to educate physicians dedicated to serving rural Minnesota or Native American communities with an emphasis in family medicine. Given the purpose of the school, please explain how you do or will fulfill this mission.
2. What are some of the professional and personal advantages and disadvantages of a medical practice that serves the Duluth campus mission?
3.  How familiar are you with life in a rural setting or Native American community?
4.  How have youfamiliarize yourself with the field of medicine?
5. Tell us about a time when you acted with implicit or explicit bias. How did you become aware of this and what did you do to address the situation or what will you do in the future? Through any situation we are interested in what you learned.
6. Please tell us about your identity. How has your identity impacted the development of your values and attitudes toward others, particularly those with values different from your own? Please include how your values and attitudes will foster a positive learning environment during your training, and benefit your future patients through the practice of medicine.
7. Medical school can be stressful. What coping skills have you used in the past to deal with stressful situations? What recreational and leisure activities do you enjoy?
8.  Describe your ties to the state of Minnesota? (This question seeks to understand why you are interested in the state of MN not the University of Minnesota.
9.  Right now is a watershed moment in American history and this country’s reckoning with race, racism, racial injustice, and especially anti-Black hatred. Please share your reflections on, experiences with, or greatest lessons learned about the systemic racism that is receiving international attention with the murders of numerous Black, Indigenous, and People of Color including but not limited to George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Vanessa Guillen, Rayshard Brooks, and Elijah McClain.
10.  If applicable, please describe how COVID-19 has impacted your pathway to medical school. Describe any academic, personal, financial, or professional barriers that COVID-19 may have presented for you. For example: Unable to secure a seat for the MCAT. (Optional)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North Dakota (11/16)

 

1. “The primary purpose of the UND SMHS is to educate physicians and other health professionals for subsequent service in North Dakota and to enhance the quality of life of its people.” Given the purpose of the School, please explain how you will fulfill this mission.
2. Reflect on personal experiences of resilience and emotional intelligence throughout life and how has this prepared you in your pursuit of medicine.

 

 

1. Describe your experiences with diverse populations. Examples include a summary of a volunteer experience, study abroad, employment, or a formal course on diversity that includes direct interaction with individuals or groups from socio-economic, cultural, geographic, rural, or other backgrounds different from your own.
2. Describe your research or creative activity. Examples include the outcome of a formal research experience, course-dependent undergraduate research, thesis, capstone, senior recital, performance, debate, product creation or any other major production or installation.
3. Expand and reflect on medical and/or clinical experience as it relates to the mission of the School of Medicine & Health Sciences. This may include a summary of physician shadowing, clinical observation, community service, volunteer work, and/or employment. Examples include, but are not limited to, work in a clinic, hospital, as a first responder, clinical lab, public health, home health visits, assisted living, nursing home care, youth camps, or relevant military duty.
4. What are your career plans if you do not ever get admitted to medical school?

 

University of Kentucky College of Medicine Secondary Application (11/30) (which campus should i choose?)

 

 

 

1. Please elaborate on why this is your preferred campus. (750)
2. Why have you chosen to apply to the University of Kentucky College of Medicine? (1000 characters)
3. Please elaborate on personal characteristics and any accomplishments and experiences that you feel help to demonstrate your potential to contribute to the college and to the profession of medicine. (1000)
4. Please elaborate on any Kentucky ties: personal, familial, etc.(750)
5. What competencies and qualities do you feel a physician should possess?(1500)
6. Describe the most significant community service activity in which you have participated. What did you learn from that experience? (2000)

Describe an experience or situation which made you feel grateful? (1500)

In providing patient care, should physicians maintain emotional distance or empathize with patients’ emotional state? (1500)

 

 

Please share unique, personally important,and/or challenging facts in your background, such as the quality of your early educational environment, socioeconomic status, culture, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, or life/work experiences. Please discuss how such factors have influenced your goals and preparation for a career in medicine. (2500)

 

 

Merit scholarships are based on academic achievement as well as dedication to the mission and goals of the College of Medicine. How would you contribute to the mission and goals of UKCOM? (300 character max) (300)

 

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine’s (UKCOM) mission statement promotes a diverse and inclusive environment. Enhancement scholarships are an additional tool to aid in achieving this mission. These scholarships are based on diversity, community service, leadership, and awards. Describe your leadership experiences and how you contribute to diversifying our student body? (500 character max)

 

 

 

 

 

Wright (12/01)

Socioeconomic Background

• Did you have a financial need in college that required you to take out educational loans?
• Did you or your family overcome a significant economic hardship?
• If there has been a significant economic hardship, please explain the circumstances. If none, please enter N/A. (500 Characters)
• If you had paid employment during the summers after matriculating (entering) college, how many summers did you work?
• Which of the following best describes the summer you worked the most hours?
• If you had paid employment during the academic year after matriculating (entering) college, how many academic years of college did you work?
• Which of the following best describes the academic year you worked the most hours?

Family Background

• Were you raised in a single-parent household?
• Are either of your parents a graduate of Wright State University Boonshoft School
• If your parents are graduates of Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, please list their name(s) and graduation year(s). Enter N/A if your parents are not Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Alumni. (100 Characters)
• Are any of your relatives Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine alumni, current students, faculty or staff?
• If you have relatives that are Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine alumni, current students, faculty or staff, please list their name(s). Enter N/A if you do not have relatives that are Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine alumni, current students, faculty or staff. (100 Characters)

 

Application Background

• Is this your first medical school application cycle?
• Have you applied to Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in a previous cycle?

 

• If you have applied to Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in a previous cycle, please indicate the year(s) of your previous application(s). Enter N/A if this is your first application to Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. (100 Characters)

Short Answer Questions

• Has there been/will there be a gap between achieving your bachelor’s degree and expected matriculation into medical school?
• If there has been or will be a gap in your education, please describe how you have/will use this time. If not, please enter N/A. (500 Characters)
• Would you describe yourself as a non-traditional candidate for medical school?

 

• If you consider yourself a non-traditional candidate, please explain. If not, please enter N/A. (500 Characters)

 

• Briefly describe any extenuating circumstances which you believe are pertinent to your application (i.e. Poor grades, withdrawn courses, life events). If none, please enter N/A. (500 Characters)
• If you have attended any allopathic or osteopathic medical school, as a candidate for an M.D. or D.O., please list the name of the school and explain the reason for separation. Enter N/A if you have not attended any allopathic or osteopathic medical school as a candidate for an M.D. or D.O. (500 Characters)
• Do you have a connection to any of the following? Please select all that are applicable
• ……
• If you indicated that you have connections to Ohio, Wright State University or Boonshoft School of Medicine, please explain. If none, please enter N/A. (500 Characters)

 

• Briefly describe any effect the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) has had on your application (i.e. delayed MCAT, withdrawn courses, online coursework, pass/fail grading, etc.). If none, please enter N/A. (500 Characters)

Licenses/Certifications

• If you have earned a medically related certificate/license, please select one of the following. Chose “other” for certificates/licenses not listed and explain this selection on the question that follows. Chose “none of the above” if you have not earned a medically related certificate(s)/license(s).

 

• If you earned a medically related certificate/license, how many hours have you worked in that role since earning your certificate/license? If not, please enter N/A. (100 Characters)

 

Louisiana Medical school (December 15)

 

1. Describe briefly something you have learned about yourself or some positive change you have made as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.

 

If you are not a Louisiana Resident, please describe your connection, if any, to Louisiana.

 

1. Is any member of your family currently or previously associated with Howard University (any school or college)? [Please respond Yes or No and then list their name, relationship to you and what is their association with Howard University] (i.e. John Doe, Father, College of Business Graduate; Jane Doe, cousin, College of Dentistry Student; etc.)

 

1. Did COVID-19 Impact you preparing your AMCAS application for fall 2021? (i.e. volunteer/work experience, financially, course registration, MCAT testing, etc.) [Please respond Yes or No and then explain/describe briefly in 250 words or less, indicate N/A if not applicable]

 

 

FSU (12/31)

 

1. Travel: Indicate your significant travel experiences and include the circumstances.
2. Fun and Diversion: Indicate what you do for fun and diversion (hobbies, special interests, etc.)
3. Miscellaneous: Identify any other traits, habits, experiences, interests, etc., that a professor advisor would not normally learn about you.
4. Parents: Please provide a brief description of your parents.
5. Siblings: Please provide a brief description of your siblings.
6. Practice Vision: In what field of medicine do you envision yourself working ten years from now?
7. ACT/SAT Scores (if any): Please enter your ACT and SAT scores if you have taken these exams.
8. Write a critical analysis of your personal and scholastic qualifications for the study of medicine, the realization of your professional ambitions, and why you are choosing to apply to the FSU COM.
9. Did you grow up in a rural area? Yes, explain
10. If no, please briefly describe any significant ties that you have to the State of Florida (Examples of significant ties include- but are not limited to- attending college within Florida; having close relatives who are residents of Florida; spending substantial amounts of time in Florida):