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University of Colorado School of Medicine

Aurora, CO

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Please describe how your background and/or unique life experiences have shaped your approach to creating welcoming, respectful, and collaborative environments for people from all walks of life. (300 word max)

300 word max2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

The Colorado Springs LIC Program exists at the intersection of academic and community medicine. Colorado Springs LIC students experience the myriad of academic, private, corporate, military, non-profit, and public service organizations that come together to care for a community. Clinical, didactic, and project-based learning emphasizes how physician leadership and community engagement can promote the health of communities. Didactic education is based in Colorado Springs with clinical sites spanning small cities along the Southern Front Range including Pueblo, Cañon City, Monument, and Woodland Park. Please describe how participation in the Colorado Springs LIC Program would advance your career goals and how your life experiences align with an interest in our program. If applicable, you may also note any ties to Colorado Springs or the Southern Front Range. Please limit your statement to 300 words.

300 wordsOptional2025-2026New

(If reapplicant) Please explain how you and your application has changed since your previous submission. Limit this response to 1500 Characters.

1500 Characters2022-2023, 2023-2024Historical

The pillars of our curriculum are Leadership, Curiosity, and Commitment. Tell us about how you have embodied one or more of these attributes in your path to medicine thus far. In which of these areas do you see the most opportunity for personal growth and why? Limit this response to 500 words.

500 words2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

Why are you interested in being a rural physician? How will rural life and work fit your personal and professional goals? You may include your past experiences and ties or interest to rural Colorado. Limit your statement to 1500 characters, including spaces (approximately 300 words).

1500 characters, including spaces (approximately 300 words)Optional2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

Describe your career path up to this point and how that has led to your interest in human spaceflight. What is your motivation for seeking a dual degree in Aerospace Engineering and how does this fit into your vision for your career.

No character/word limitOptional2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

Please tell us why you are interested in being a part of the 4-year CUSOM at CSU (Fort Collins Branch campus)? With the background that FCB’s smaller class sizes and unique structure lead to a highly interactive curriculum, please tell us how this campus matches your learning style and personal philosophy. Limit your statement to 1500 characters, including spaces (approximately 300 words).

1500 characters, including spaces (approximately 300 words)Optional2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

Please submit a short statement regarding your interest in the Colorado Springs Branch. You may address characteristics of the Branch that would be a fit for your strengths, experiences, and/or career plans. You may also note your ties to or interest in Colorado Springs or other similar communities. Limit the essay to 1500 characters, including spaces (approximately 300 words).

1500 characters, including spacesOptional2024-2025Historical