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Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

Hershey, PA

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Write a short paragraph describing a significant experience you have had working in a team setting. (Maximum 250 words)

Maximum 250 words2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2025-2026School Staple

Write a short statement describing how you envision using your medical education to advance care for under-resourced communities or groups that have been historically marginalized or made vulnerable. (Maximum 250 words)

Maximum 250 words2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2025-2026School Staple

If not currently enrolled in a full-time academic program, please summarize your activities from the time of graduation from your baccalaureate program through the time of this application, as well as your plans between now and your matriculation to medical school. (Maximum 75 words)

Maximum 75 words2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2025-2026School Staple

Is there a unique aspect of your application that should be considered by the admissions committee? (Maximum 75 words)

Maximum 75 words2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2025-2026School Staple

Explain why you decided to apply to the Penn State College of Medicine. (Maximum 75 words)

Maximum 75 words2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2025-2026School Staple