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…
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…