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Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, PA

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10 prompts in the archive

Do you have a parent who received a M.D. degree from Jefferson Medical College or completed residency (postgraduate) or fellowship training at Jefferson? Yes/No

No character/word limit2025-2026New

If invited for interview day where will you be traveling from?

No character/word limit2025-2026New

Describe how the pandemic has affected your educational, work, or research plans? What has your own experience informed you about the challenges of providing equitable and inclusive care to future patients? (2500 characters)

2500 characters2021-2022, 2022-2023Historical

Sidney Kimmel Medical College defines diversity as the richness in human differences. How will your own experiences allow you to contribute to the diversity of the student body and to provide equitable and inclusive care to your future patients? (2500 characters)

2500 characters2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

Have you previously applied to Sidney Kimmel Medical College? Yes/No

No character/word limit2025-2026New

Are either of your parents members of the Jefferson Faculty? Yes/No

No character/word limit2025-2026New

Do you have a spouse who has graduated or is currently attending Sidney Kimmel Medical College? Yes/No

No character/word limit2025-2026New

Check if you are applying to one of the Educational programs below. Physician Shortage Area Program (For applicants from rural areas who plan rural practice) DIMER Program (For Delaware residents only) MD/MPH More Information Jeff BEACON (Jefferson Bringing Equity And Care for Our Neighborhoods) More Information

No character/word limit2025-2026New

Have you ever been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic or parking violation? Yes/No

No character/word limit2025-2026New

Do you have additional information that you would like to provide at this time? (4000 characters)

4000 characters2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple