For example, have you lived in another country or experienced a culture unlike your own, or worked in a field that contributed to your understanding of people unlike yourself? Or, have you experienced advanced training in any area, including the fields of art, music, or sports? This is an opportunity to describe learning experiences that may not be covered in other areas of this application or your AMCAS application. It is not necessary to write anything in this section.
Also use this section to explain any impact that COVID-19 may have had on your educational/research/volunteering or employment plans. (2000 Characters)
Lived in India (other country) till age of 14
Different culture
Different learning environment
Upon entering undergraduate
I had several responsibilities
Buy a house
Because father has dementia & don’t know how long he will live or remember things
So fulfilled his dream about house in america
Describe problems while house searching and all the work load that comes with it.
Did it all by myself from searching to signing.
Work with embassies for my grand parents to get visa
India has lowest visa granting rates
So describe how stressful it was and how you combat it (skills)
Show them that tremendous amount of work was done, something that hardly anyone goes through
Covid-19 affect
Wanted to do medical scribing
Applied in fall 2019, got accepted, but position had time commitment that i couldn’t fulfill at time, so postpone it for later, so here is where covid changed my plans
Now they want to wait till covid is not threat
Anything else that would be good
Boston Medical Center is the largest safety net hospital in New England, serving primarily people who are publicly insured, people of color, immigrants, and low-income people in the Greater Boston Area. Why are you specifically interested in beginning your medical education in this environment, and how do you feel that your previous experiences will prepare you for this unique learning environment? (3000 characters)
Rutgers New Jersey Medical
We are committed to an environment which fosters collaboration, cohesiveness, equity and social justice. With this in mind, how will you contribute to the NJMS community? (1500 characters)
Your choice
If you will not be a full time student between June 2020-August 2021, please describe in detail your planned activities, including projected time commitment for each activity: (1500 characters)
June to december
Have challenging classes like microbiology lab and cancer biology. And this is last 6 months that i have to take care of my father, after then my mother will be spending most time, and i can focus on my career.
Please specially discuss how, if admitted to our program, your admission would contribute to the diversity of the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science community.
Your choice
Max 150 words
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Lewis Katz Temple
What is the nature of your interest in the Lewis Katz School of Medicine?
Your choice
How do you plan on contributing to the Lewis Katz School of Medicine Community?
Your choice
Tell us about your special interest in the campus you selected?
Selected Temple University health system & affiliates, research and give good reason for selection
The Coronavirus pandemic has affected all of us in one way or another?
Your choice, if need any particular info let me know
(2000 character limit)
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Geisel SOM Dartmouth
Geisel School of Medicine values social justice and diversity in all its forms. Reflect on a situation where you were the “other”. (max 250 word)
Make up something good
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Maryland
Please describe and explain below any academic problems which you might have had while in college and/or graduate or professional school. Please include withdrawals, incompletes, poor grades, etc. (If you feel that you have not had any academic problems please state that) (1000 character)
I had always increasing slope curve on my grades
Started with bad score (3.1 gpa) but eversince getting perfect A’s in all
Show them growth potential
Briefly describe your most important exposure to clinical medicine. (1500 character)
Let me know what info you need
Briefly describe your most satisfying experience related to community service. (1500 character limit)
Let me know what info you need
Without limiting the discussion to your own identity, please describe how you envision contributing to the core values of diversity and inclusion at our School of Medicine, and in the medical profession. (1500 character)
Your choice
What does it mean to you to enter into a profession? (1500 character)
Your choice
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Georgetown
The Georgetown University School of Medicine strives to ensure that its students become respectful physicians who embrace all dimensions of caring for the whole person. Please describe how your personal characteristics or life experiences will contribute to the Georgetown University School of Medicine community and bring educational benefits to our student body. (1000 character)
Let me know what you need
Why have you chosen to apply to the Georgetown University School of Medicine and how do you think your education at Georgetown will prepare you to become a physician for the future? (1 page, formatted at your discretion)
Your choice
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Connecticut
What area of medicine do you envision yourself working in at the end of your training? What is shaping your vision? (Limit 100 Words)
Surgery
Research and write
What non-academic advice would you give to your younger self? (150 word)
Your choice
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, what adjustments would you see as necessary and beneficial to the delivery of health care? (150 word)
Your choice
Physicians are often called upon to play a leadership role within a healthcare team. Give an example of how you have developed your leadership skills. (150 word)
Let me know what info you need
Discuss an experience you have undertaken outside your comfort zone and detail why you sought out this particular experience. (150 word)
Let me know what info you need
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Downstate
If you are not from the 5 boroughs of New York City, describe what personal, urban experiences prepare you to live and study in New York City, and what will be your personal support system. If this question does not apply to you, enter “not applicable” in the text box below. (Limit 150 words)
Used to live in the 5 borough in high school but then moved
So you can research and write something excellent
If you have a specific reason why you wish to attend SUNY Downstate or a medical school in New York City, please explain. If this question does not apply to you, enter “not applicable” in the text box below.
Answer WHY this school??