Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University

Enter your RCN (Residency Certification Number):

Enter the RCN (Residency Certification Number) expiration date.

If yes, what year(s) did you apply?

Have you ever been convicted of a crime?

Tell us about a time where you felt that your persisted towards a goal or outcome you wanted even when there where challenges/barriers in the way. How did to you stay motivated to achieve your goal? Describe resources you used to overcome the challenge.

There is no doubt the level of stress brought on by medical school can impact a student's mental health and emotional well-being. Discuss the ways you plan to manage your health and well-being during medical school.

Describe the key motivational factors in your decision to apply to the Brody School of Medicine. (250 words maximum)

Do you claim to be a North Carolina resident? *If you claim to be resident, you must complete the residency process with the Residency Determination Service (see direct link in Application Instructions). You will receive a Residency Certification Number (RCN) which should be entered onto your admissions application (next question) or provided directly to our office when available.

Have you ever entered a plea of guilty, a plea of no contest, a plea of nolo contendere, or an Alford plea, or have you received a deferred prosecution, or prayer for judgment continued, to a criminal charge?

Have you otherwise accepted responsibility for the commission of a crime?

Do you have any criminal charges pending against you?

East Carolina University’s motto is Servire - “To Serve.” Tell us about your most meaningful community service project or experience unrelated to patient care.

Have you ever been expelled, dismissed, suspended, placed on probation, or otherwise subject to any disciplinary sanction by any school, college, or university?

If you have ever served in the military, did you receive any type of discharge other than an honorable discharge? (Never served/Yes/No/Currently Serving)

Have you, your spouse, or either of your parents been in active military service within the past two years? Yes (Please include copies of LES in the "Upload Documents" activity) No

Have you participated in the following programs or similar programs for health professions enrichment: ECU Brody School of Medicine Summer Program for Future Doctors (SPFD), ECU Brody School of Medicine Summer Biomedical Research Program (SBRP), Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP), Medical Education Development (MED) Program at UNC, Pitt County Health Sciences Academy, Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Scholars, Medical Explorers, SNMA Pipeline Programs, Health Professions Readiness & Enrichment Program (HPREP), Youth Science Enrichment Program (YSEP). If yes, please list the activity and year(s) of participation. How did the program(s) prepare you as a future physician? Optional (3,500 characters)

Please use this area for more complete answers that required additional space, indicating the corresponding number of the question. Optional (3,500 Characters)

At the Brody School of Medicine, our mission places a strong emphasis on serving the community—both within Brody and throughout Eastern North Carolina and the state. Can you describe a meaningful experience from your past that reflects your commitment to service, and how it shaped your understanding of its importance in healthcare? (250 words maximum)

Have you ever applied to the Brody School of Medicine?

Can you describe any interactions or experiences you've had with individuals from rural communities? In what ways have these experiences influenced your understanding of the unique challenges and needs they face? (250 words maximum)

Have you ever applied to medical school?

Please indicate your citizenship:

If this is not your first application to medical school, please select the additional qualifications you now possess. (Optional) Improved GPA New MCAT scores New medical experiences New non-medical volunteer or service opportunities Other (explanation in next question)

If you selected "Other" in the previous question, please explain. Optional (1,000 Characters)

When you close your eyes and imagine your professional life 20 years from now, what do you see?

Describe an experience that has given you a unique understanding of human suffering and what did you learn from this experience?

Describe your future career goal(s) including your specialty(ies) of interest and the location where you hope to practice. How do you envision using the specialty(ies) you listed to advance the mission of Brody? (250 words maximum)

In the event you are accepted into two or more medical schools, what factors would be most important in determining which school would be the "best fit" for you?

Medical school presents numerous emotional and professional challenges. Please share an instance where you faced a difficult academic situation and explain how you managed the situation. How did you promote your wellness during this situation?

Describe your experience with primary care either as a patient, caregiver, visitor, staff, or volunteer.

If you answered "yes" to any of the six questions above, please explain the circumstances. THIS QUESTION REQUIRES AN ANSWER-If you answered "no" to all questions, simply answer "N/A". (1,500 characters)