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Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

Hanover, NH

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Please tell us specifically why you are interested in Geisel: (no word count)

no word count2022-2023, 2023-2024Historical

Geisel School of Medicine values social justice and diversity in all its forms. Reflect on a situation where you were the “other”.

500 words2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

Please reflect on your primary application and share something not addressed elsewhere that would be helpful to the Admissions Committee as we review your file:

500 words2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

What aspects of the Geisel School of Medicine draw you to apply? Please include the characteristics and strengths you will bring to our program and how you hope to contribute to our community.

500 words2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

Please indicate your plans for the 2025-2026 academic year. If in school, please list your courses. If working, let us know something about the nature of your job. If your plans or courses change (we only need to be notified about changes in prerequisite courses) subsequently, please inform the Admissions Office by email at [email protected].

500 words2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple