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Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai 2016-17 Secondary Application Essay Tips

SinaiMed

According to U.S. News and World Report, Icahn SOM is ranked in the top 20 medical schools in the U.S. for research. In 2009, the school received the Spencer Foreman Award for Outstanding Community Service because it places special emphasis on recruiting students from diverse backgrounds who demonstrate a strong dedication to community service through …

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Baylor College of Medicine 2016-17 Secondary Application Essay Tips

Baylor College of Medicine

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 …

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University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine 2016-17 Secondary Application Essay Tips

Pritzker School

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 …

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George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences 2016-17 Secondary Application Essay Tips

George Washington Medical School

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 …

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Georgetown University School Of Medicine 2016-17 Secondary Application Essay Tips

Georgetown university medical school

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 …

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