Here are the secondary prompts for University of Utah School of Medicine.
2020-2021
For non-Utah residents: “Explain why you chose to apply to the University of Utah School of Medicine. Please indicate if you have a connection to the state of Utah.” Keep answer to 1000 characters.
If you are interested in becoming a RUUTE Scholar, a 3300 character essay answering – What does rural and underserved mean to you?
This optional essay allows you the opportunity to explain how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted you. You may use this space to reflect upon your experiences during this time period. Keep the answer to 1500 characters.
If you are a reapplicant: “Explain what you have done to strengthen your application. 500 characters.
If you marked that you will not be enrolled in courses from 2020-2021 explain your activities. 1000 characters.
2019-2020
There were no essay prompts for the 2019-2020 cycle.
2018-2019
There were no essay prompts in the secondary application for the 2018-2019 cycle.
2017 – 2018
There were no essay prompts in the secondary application for the 2017-2018 cycle.
2016 – 2017
“How would you navigate uncertainty from the perspectives of either a patient, a physician, or medicine?” (2650 characters)
2015 – 2016
The essay question is an opportunity for you to present yourself and your motivations for pursuing a career in medicine to the Admissions Committee. Please describe the concept of professionalism. (2000 Char)
2014 – 2015
Tell us about a difficult or challenging situation that you have encountered and how you dealt with it. In your response, identify both the coping skills that you called upon to resolve the dilemma, and the support person(s) from whom you sought advice.
At the University of Utah School of Medicine, we are committed to building a superb educational community with students of diverse talents, experiences, and opinions. What would you as an individual bring to our medical school community?
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