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Dr. Mary Mahoney, Ph.D. has over 20 years of experience as an advisor and essay reviewer for med school applicants. She is a tenured English Professor with an MFA in Creative Writing from Sarah Lawrence College and a PhD in Literature and Writing from the University of Houston. For the last twenty years, Mary has served as a grad school advisor and essay reviewer for med school applicants.

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September 5, 2022

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UCSD School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]

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The UCSD School of Medicine prefers applicants with extensive research experience. If you have not described your research experience in your personal statement, include a description in the secondary application’s autobiographical essay. They offer a PRIME-HEq Program with training in treating medically underserved communities. For students interested in global health, five students from each class… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2023 Med School Applications, UCSD SOM

August 29, 2022

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Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022-2023]

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Case Western is located in Cleveland, Ohio with four teaching hospitals in the area and a student run clinic. They are ranked #24, for research and #71 for primary care by U.S. News and World Reports. They accept 155 students each year. Classes are pass/fail in the first two years. Students are placed in one… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2023 Med School Applications, Case Western Reserve School of Medicine

August 28, 2022

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University of Washington School of Medicine Secondary Application Tips and Deadlines [2022 – 2023]

UWSOM Tips 2022 2023

Given UWSOM’s top ranking in primary care, they will be looking for applicants with a strong interest in patient education and community health. If you are from a rural background or Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, or Idaho, be sure to reference your life experiences in these areas since UWSOM has a special program called WWAMI… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2023 Med School Applications, UWSOM

August 26, 2022

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The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]

Toledo Med Sci Tips 2022 2023

UT College of Medicine and Life Sciences offers an education that emphasizes the importance of treating patients as individuals and incorporating the latest research available in their training. After the first year, students have the opportunity to participate in paid summer research positions. Students complete clerkships during their third and fourth years with the option… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2023 Med School Applications, UT College of Medicine

August 24, 2022

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Loyola Stritch Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]

Loyola Stritch 2022 2023

Loyola Stritch is a Catholic University founded in 1870 by Jesuits. The school of medicine is highly competitive and seeks candidates with outstanding educational success, virtue, and good judgment about truth, about right and wrong – beyond facts. To learn more about Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, check out our podcast interview with Darrell Nabers,… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2023 Med School Applications, Loyola Stritch School of Medicine

August 18, 2022

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UVA School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]

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University of Virginia School of Medicine 2022-23 secondary application essay questions UVA SOM was founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson who believed in a free-flowing exchange of ideas. In 2010, UVA SOM instituted an integrated, patient-centered curriculum that provides interactive learning, with faculty and students engaged “side by side,” moving away from traditional curriculum, realigning… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2023 Med School Applications, UVA School of Medicine

August 17, 2022

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UNC Medical School Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]

UNC med Tips 2022 2023

UNC is ranked 5th in primary care education and 25th in research by U.S. News & World Report. UNC strives to reach underserved populations and reduce health care disparities. Their medical students receive leadership training as part of their curriculum. The main change in UNC’s secondary application is that each essay has been put on… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2023 Med School Applications, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine

August 15, 2022

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Weill Cornell Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]

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Cornell Medical School secondary application essay questions 2022-23 Weill Cornell Medical College’s Dean explains their mission with three key words: care, discover and teach.  Here are the prompts (all have a 1,525 character limit). Weill Cornell essay #1 Please write a brief statement giving your reasons for applying to Weill Cornell Medical College.  First, know WCMC’s mission… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2023 Med School Applications, Weill Cornell

August 12, 2022

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University of Pittsburgh Medical School Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]

Uni Pitts Tips 2022 2023

UPSOM places special emphasis on their collaborative problem-based curriculum and the fact that their medical students begin interacting with patients in their first year of medical school. Providing the best care to patients through research, education, leadership and diversity is central to their mission. They seek future medical students who demonstrate high academic achievement, the… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2023 Med School Applications, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

August 11, 2022

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Washington University School of Medicine (St. Louis) Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]

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Ranked 11th for research by the U.S. news, WashU provides exciting opportunities for medical students to participate in research at the basic science or clinical levels. They are looking for students with strong ties to their communities—with excellent communication skills, a dedication to service, and well-rounded interests.  Washington University (St. Louis) 2022-23 secondary application essay questions… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2023 Med School Applications, Washington University School of Medicine

August 10, 2022

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OHSU School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2022 – 2023]

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OHSU is Oregon’s only health center, and the school focuses on training med students to serve throughout the state. The goal is to advance health care delivery and leadership throughout Oregon. OHSU has a strong preference to accept applicants who are residents of Oregon or have a personal “heritage” or affiliation with the state. The… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2023 Med School Applications, OHSU

August 7, 2022

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Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]

Vanderbilt Med Tips 2022 2023

The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine places special emphasis on the relationships formed during medical school with classmates and faculty. Students join one of four colleges on campus to participate in small group learning activities. In the first two years of medical school, students create their own project to self-direct their learning process with mentorship…. 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2023 Med School Applications, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

August 3, 2022

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Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]

MSU CHM App Tips 2022 2023

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine “educates exemplary physicians and seeks to improve health through discovery and responding to the needs of the medically underserved in our communities.” Their research focus is in “groundbreaking” biomedical research about the prevention, control and treatment of disease – and mechanisms underlying human disease. (source: MSU website) Median… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2023 Med School Applications, MSU CHM

July 29, 2022

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Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]

Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips 2022 – 2023

Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine 2022-23 secondary application essay questions Mayo Clinic secondary essay #1 Why are you specifically interested in pursuing your medical education at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine? Please tell us in a few sentences why you are interested in the top choice track you indicated. (500 words) First, one… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2023 Med School Applications, mayo clinic

July 28, 2022

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University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]

Chicago Pritzker Tips 2022 2023

Pritzker School of Medicine is on the campus of the University of Chicago; the School of Medicine defines its location as an opportunity for multidisciplinary collaboration among scholars and fields of study. They are open to applicants who hold degrees outside of traditional sciences (over forty undergraduate majors in a typical incoming class), one third… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2023 Med School Applications, U of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

July 27, 2022

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Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]

Geisel Med Secondary 2022 2023

As one of the oldest medical schools in the United States—the fourth oldest—Geisel has a 200-year history of accomplishments. They are ranked #47 for research and #36 for primary care by U.S. News and World Report. Students love the smaller class sizes and the opportunity to gain clinical experience in the first year. The school… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2023 Med School Applications, Dartmouth Geisel Med School

July 26, 2022

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Boston University School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]

Boston Uni Secondary 2022 2023

BUSM’s MD Program offers students the opportunity to work with patients beginning in their first year of medical school. Students will receive their clinical training at the prestigious Boston Medical Center, which has the largest trauma center in the Northeast. Students also have the option of pursuing a Master’s Degree in Public Health.  The secondary… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2023 Med School Applications, Boston University Medical School

July 25, 2022

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Drexel University College of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]

Drexel Medicine Secondary 2022 2023

Drexel University’s main campus is located in Philadelphia, PA and, overall, the school has about 1,000 medical students. The school emphasizes the intersection between research and clinical care and has research centers for nanomedicine and neuroengineering. Drexel’s clinical education provides a “patient-focused practice emphasizing quality, innovation and community service.” Drexel’s mission statement emphasizes diversity alongside… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2023 Med School Applications, Drexel Medical School

July 24, 2022

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Duke University School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]

Duke Medicine Secondary 2022 2023

Duke University’s Medical School is ranked 6th by U.S. News for research and 78th for primary care, and is known for its focus on interdisciplinary learning. It aims to use medical research to solve global problems. Duke emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and attention to community health problems. Consequently it comes as no surprise that Duke’s secondary… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2023 Med School Applications, duke university medical school

July 20, 2022

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George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]

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George Washington SMHS centers its curriculum and mission on its ability to graduate “Physician Citizens.” Since the school is located in the most powerful city in the U.S., Washington D.C., GW emphasizes the opportunities to engage the area’s diverse communities. It is essential to have experience working in diverse communities as a member of a… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2023 Med School Applications, George Washington School of Medicine

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