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Tufts University School of Medicine

Boston, MA

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Please briefly describe your plans for the coming year. Include in this explanation if you will be a student, working, conducting research, volunteering, etc.

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Please briefly describe your plans for the coming year. Will you be a student, working, conducting research, volunteering, or other activities?

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How might you contribute to the diversity of the student body of Tufts University School of Medicine? Please explain briefly. (1000 characters)

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Please tell us about your journey to medical school and how your background and experiences will positively impact your future as a medical student and physician. If you have experienced personal circumstances or hardships that have helped you develop qualities that you believe will allow you to better serve your future patients and the medical community as a whole, please share those experiences in your response.

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If yes, Please describe the experience and how it may shape your desire to practice with vulnerable populations in the future.

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Do you wish to share a specific reason why have you chosen to apply to Tufts University School of Medicine? (Yes/No)

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Have you been a participant in any of the following programs? (a list of programs is provided) (If so, please indicate the dates of your participation.)

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Do you consider yourself a person who would contribute to the diversity of the student body of Tufts University School of Medicine? (1000 characters)

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Have you ever been convicted of, or pleaded guilty or no contest to, a Misdemeanor crime, excluding 1) any offense for which you were adjudicated as a juvenile 2) any convictions which have been expunged or sealed by a court, or 3) any misdemeanor convictions for which any probation has been completed and the case dismissed by the court (in states where applicable)? (Yes/No)

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Did you take any leaves of absence or significant breaks from your undergraduate education? (Do not include time off after graduation.) (Yes/No)

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Because your academics will not be shared with interviewers until after you complete your interview, we encourage you to use this space to elaborate on any academic challenges you have overcome. We understand that many applicants encounter academic hardships along the way. Please comment on any academic difficulties that you have encountered since completing high school (grades and MCAT scores). We believe that such difficulties offer an opportunity for growth and would appreciate learning how your experiences have affected your approach to academics. If you have not encountered any difficulties, you may answer 'No.

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Which of your experiences with clinical medicine or healthcare has best prepared you for a future career as a physician, and why? Please tell us about the specific experience, the skills you acquired, and the insights you gained about the profession of medicine.

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Tufts University School of Medicine is committed to social responsibility, and to serve and advocate for all people. Have you done substantial work or service that has contributed to societal good, or addressed social determinants of health, health equity, or social justice? (Yes/No)

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Do you wish to include any additional comments (beyond those already provided in your application) to the Admissions Committee at Tufts University School of Medicine? (Yes/No)

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Do you have any withdrawals or repeated coursework listed on your transcript(s). (Yes/No)

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Given how the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the world these past few years, please contextualize how your experiences have been affected which might include your personal, professional and educational journey. (1000 characters)

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Additional Comments (1000 characters)

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