Sample Questions from Medical School Applications

Briefly summarize your exposure to the medical profession

Briefly summarize any community service experiences you have had.  Community service in this context means involvement in meeting the health-related, psycho-social, educational, or economic needs of others.

How did you learn about (school), and why did you decide to apply? Describe any relationship you or your family has had with (school) of (School's) School of Medicine

Autobiographical Sketch: Family, childhood, Primary & Secondary School years, Early Adult years, Future Career goals in medicine

Discuss the motivational factors that led you to a career in medicine including any advantages or disadvantages

Write a brief essay on a subject outside of medicine which has your interest

What have been your most significant extra-curricular activities and why? Which activity during college do you feel has had the greatest impact on others?

What extra experiences and assets about yourself would you like to tell us about?

What has been your most challenging experience? How have you overcome it and how will it prepare you for a career in medicine?

What interests did you pursue in high school and how did that shape your character in college and beyond?


For MD/Ph.D.

**Why do you want both degrees and how do you feel a joint degree will help you in your career?

**Describe all of your research experiences

Where else are you applying?

What led to your interest in pursuing both degrees?

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