Filling out your secondary apps for med school? I have one piece of advice here – MAKE SURE YOU ANSWER THE QUESTION. Oftentimes when applicants are writing their secondary essays, they’ll write what they really want to share with the adcom, even at the expense of not answering the question. This is a mistake! It…
Georgetown University School of Medicine 2015 Secondary Application Essay Tips
Given the Jesuit influence at Georgetown and its adoption of the Cura Personalis philosophy, I recommend covering your clinical, research and community service experience Georgetown’s secondary application essay. The school places special emphasis on training physicians to treat medically underserved communities. Highlight your personal connections, volunteer work and leadership roles in medically underserved communities. Georgetown…
Washington University (St. Louis) Medical School 2015 Secondary Application Essay Tips
In the top ten ranking for research, WUSOM 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. The secondary application requests three essays. Washington University (St….
George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences 2015 Secondary Application Essay Tips
The curriculum and goals of George Washington SMHS center 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 treat the area’s diverse communities. It is essential to have years of service, either clinical or nonclinical, with diverse…
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine 2015 Secondary Application Essay Tips
According to a 2010 study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, this school is ranked #6 out of 141 U.S. medical schools for meeting its social mission to educate doctors who are underrepresented in medicine and who will work in underserved communities. They have six different campuses spread across the state of Michigan so…
University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences Secondary Application Essay Tips
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…
Boston University 2015 Medical School Secondary Application Essay Tips
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…
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips
This medical school is looking for student leaders from diverse backgrounds who demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, thrive in team settings, and find solutions to complex issues. In this secondary application, I recommend focusing on what makes you a unique applicant – your love of science or learning and how you’ve pursued that interest, your…
Yale 2015 School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips
Ranked in the top ten for research, Yale School of Medicine requires that each student complete a thesis, based on their own research interests, to graduate. For this purpose, the first two years of the curriculum are flexible and student-directed. Based on the school’s goals (located in the Student Handbook), as well as their curriculum,…
Baylor College of Medicine 2015 Secondary Application Essay Tips
Given the mission statement for BCM, I recommend covering your clinical, research and community experience in their secondary application essay. They place special emphasis on recruiting students from diverse backgrounds and from ethnicities that are underrepresented in medicine. Highlight your personal connections, volunteer work and leadership roles in medically underserved communities. Baylor College of Medicine…
Johns Hopkins Medical School 2015 Secondary Application Essay Tips
Ranked at the top for research, Johns Hopkins Medical School provides a medical education with an emphasis on integrating scientific innovation in patient care. The school’s mission statement shares a comprehensive and long term perspective on medical education, touching on: The Science and Practice of Medicine, Clinical Competence, The Social Context of Medicine, Communication, Professionalism…
University of Pittsburgh Medical School 2015 Secondary Application Essay Tips
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. In your own background, how can you demonstrate your commitment to…
University of Washington Medical School 2015 Secondary Application Essay Tips
Given UWSOM’s top ranking in primary care, they will be looking for applicants with a strong interest in patient education and community health. This secondary application will require that you provide an autobiographical essay and answer three to four short essay questions. In constructing your responses, focus on highlighting those life experiences that will demonstrate…
