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Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

Scranton, PA

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GCSOM prioritizes the delivery of evidence-based medicine through compassionate and culturally humble care for all patients, particularly for the communities of Northeast and Central Pennsylvania. How will you contribute to these priorities? (1500 characters)

1500 characters2025-2026New

If yes, which specialty are you interested in? Please share with the Admissions Committee what primary care and/or psychiatry means to you, and why you believe you are a good fit for the Abigail Geisinger Scholars Program. (1500 characters)

1500 characters2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

List the five most important attributes you believe a physician should possess. Please choose one that you believe you embody and describe a personal experience that demonstrates this trait. (1500 characters)

1500 characters2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2025-2026School Staple

If you have previously applied to medical school, please describe your significant experiences between this year’s application and your previous application. If you are not a previous applicant, please type, “N/A” in the response area. (1500 characters)

1500 characters2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2025-2026School Staple

Do you plan to apply for the Abigail Geisinger Scholars Program? (Y/N).

No character/word limit2025-2026New

Geisinger Commonwealth values diversity, health equity, inclusion, and social justice. Tell us how you will share in this mission.

1500 characters for all prompts2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024Historical

If no, Given Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine’s unique mission and values, please tell us why you believe you are a good fit for our institution. (1500 characters)

1500 characters2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2025-2026School Staple