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Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine

Nutley, NJ

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Why are you interested in attending the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine?

500 words2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

Have you ever been convicted of any crime or offense, whether State or Federal, including offenses categorized as misdemeanors, high misdemeanors, or felonies? You should include convictions under any circumstances such as, but not limited to, a plea of guilty, Non Vult, Nolo Contendere, No Contest, etc., or a finding by a judge or jury. You do not need to include convictions that were overturned on appeal. (500 words limit)

500 words2022-2023Historical

Describe your experience with the field of medicine (or a related field) that has prepared you for advanced study in this area. Specifically, how have your life experiences prepared you to pursue a degree in medicine, including: coursework, clinical work, experiences in overcoming adversity, work opportunity, volunteer activities, and/or research experiences?

500 words2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

Describe a time when you engaged with a perspective, culture, or experience different from your own. What did you learn, and how did it influence your personal or professional development?

500 words2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2025-2026School Staple