17 prompts in the archive
What creative/innovative ways have you found to continue to build upon the competencies for entering medical students during the pandemic?
Briefly share your plans for the upcoming academic year. Do you plan to work, conduct research, volunteer in a health care setting, participate in community service, attend school, travel, participate in leisure activities or other activities?
What areas of your life needs the most improvement, and what plans have you made to improve it?
How would you manage a situation where a family member or close friend made a sexist, racist, or prejudiced comment in your presence?
What has been your greatest self-discovery?
What event(s) from your youth still teaches you lessons today? How do you apply what you learned?
What is the greatest act of kindness you have ever performed for someone?
What inspired you to pursue a career in medicine, and how have your personal experiences or background shaped your desire to become a physician?
Tell us about a time when you faced a significant challenge or setback. How did you navigate it, and what did you learn from the experience that will help you succeed in medical school?
Describe an experience where you helped someone who was going through a difficult time. How did you approach the situation, and what did you learn about the importance of empathy in providing care?
Give five reasons why you would make an excellent physician?
Is there anything about yourself that you feel self-conscious about? How have you addressed it, and what have you learned about yourself through this process?
What are two causes or activities you are most passionate about? How do these passions reflect your values and goals as a future physician?
Create a superhero for your current city, town or municipality. What would they fight? Describe their appearance, name and special powers.
Applicants may submit an optional statement that specifically addresses the following prompt: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science continuously strives to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Each applicant’s lived experience provides an opportunity to contribute to our mission. Please share the ways in which your personal experiences, values, qualities and perspectives will enrich RFU and our community.
Has persistence ever paid off for you? Describe the situation.
Please discuss challenges in your journey thus far to medical school.