16 prompts in the archive
If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain. If you have selected no, please type NA.
How has your academic work beyond the “traditional” pre-medical school requirements (i.e., introductory biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and introductory physics) prepared you for medical school and for a career in medicine? Please highlight any service-learning activities that align with humanism in medicine.
Do you believe that you are a member of a group that is under-represented in medicine? If yes, please explain. (Maximum 4000 characters)
Please share some personal examples of problem solving in a team environment and/or leadership experience that would lead to your success in a Problem Based Learning environment.
At the NSU MD program, we value the unique perspective that each applicant brings. Identify any traits, life experiences, or interests that a professor or advisor would not normally know about you.
Were you employed full-time (or part-time) during your undergraduate or graduate years? If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain. (if applicable)
Is there a time gap between earning your last degree (baccalaureate or other) and the expected time of your medical school matriculation?
If applicable, please describe how your experience with challenges has informed your perspective, decision-making, or approach to helping others. You may include reflections on your educational path, life experiences, or other formative events. If not applicable, please type NA.
Do you have any gaps or inconsistencies in either academic or standardized test performances throughout your undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate career?
Please provide an example that indicates your ability to function effectively as a productive member of a team working toward a common objective. Elaborate on leadership roles you held in this capacity and how you solved problems that arose. Indicate highlights learned from this experience.
Is there a time gap between earning your last degree (baccalaureate or other) and the expected time of your medical school matriculation? If yes, please explain. (Maximum 4000 characters)
Have you previously applied to any medical school (M.D., D.O., international)?
If yes, please explain what steps you have taken to improve your overall application profile for this admissions cycle. If you have selected no, please type NA.
Do you believe that you are an individual or a member of a group that faced adversity, which influenced your goals for a career in medicine and service to others? If you answered yes to the previous question, then please explain the impact it had on your future life events. These may include, but are not limited to, challenges due to the quality of your early educational environment, socioeconomic status, cultural background, access to resources, or other significant circumstances. (9999 chars for this one only) (If applicable)
Have you encountered significant personal or professional challenges that have shaped your motivation to pursue a career in medicine and service to others?
Do you have any gaps or inconsistencies in either academic or standardized test performances throughout your undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate career? If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain. ( Optional, if applicable)