Here are University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix’s secondary questions.
2018-2019
I previously applied to any medical school (select yes if you submitted a primary or secondary application). Yes/No
If yes, how are you a stronger applicant this cycle? Optional 0/1000
What is the most important quality you seek in a medical school, and how does the UA College of Medicine – Phoenix embody that for you? 0/1000
What achievement are you most proud of? What aspect of this achievement will you bring to our medical school?0/1000
The UA College of Medicine – Phoenix practices Inclusive Excellence, which celebrates the differences, talents, and unique qualities of all individuals. Describe a circumstance where you sought to learn about a culture, group, or idea different than your own and how that impacted you. 0/1000
Please reflect on your entire application, is there anything you would like to further explain to the Admissions Committee? Do not repeat any information already mentioned in the national or secondary applications. Optional 0/1000
Please reference the Work/Activities section. If any of the competencies were unmatched, please provide an explanation below. Optional
2017-2018
The UA College of Medicine – Phoenix values its culture, curriculum, and the community it serves. Which aspect(s) do you value the most? (required, 350 words max)
How have the last 12–18 months confirmed your desire to pursue a career in medicine? (required, 350 words max)
UA College of Medicine – Phoenix, in part, defines diversity as “Inclusive Excellence”. How will you add value – in these terms – to our learning community? (required, 350 words max)
What else should the Admissions Committee know about you? Note: please do not repeat any aspect of your primary application or essays provided above. (required, 350 words max)
Good luck to everyone applying!
Same as 2015-2016.
2015-2016
I believe I fit within the UA COM – Phoenix culture because: (350 words)
I feel that the last 12-18 months have confirmed my desire to pursue a career in medicine because: (350 words)
I understand that diversity is defined in many ways at the UA COM – Phoenix and I feel that I would add value to the diverse learning environment and mission because: (350 words)
I feel that the Admissions Committee should know this about me (note: do not repeat any aspect of your primary application or essays provided above): (350 words)
2014-2015
Have you previously applied to The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix? If answered yes, why do you feel you are a stronger applicant this year? (350 words)
After learning more about our mission and values as a medical school, share how you fit within the UA Phoenix Med culture. (350 words)
Elaborate on what has occurred in the last 12-18 months that has influenced your goal and preparation for a career in medicine. (350 words)
What unique or challenging factors in your background (childhood/adulthood) have enhanced your character? (350 words)
What is important to you that you want to make sure the Admissions Committee knows about you that is not already included in your application? (350 words)
2013-2014
After learning more about our mission and values as a medical school, share how you fit within the UA Phoenix Med culture. (350 words)
Elaborate on what has occurred in the last 12-18 months that has influenced your goal and preparation for a career in medicine. (350 words)
What unique or challenging factors in your background (childhood/adulthood) have enhanced your character? (350 words)
What is important to you that you want to make sure the Admissions Committee knows about you that is not already included in your application? (350 words)
