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University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Lexington, KY

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If you are a non Kentucky resident, you are required to elaborate on your Kentucky ties if applicable (personal, familial e.g.)

No character/word limit2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

It is impossible to have predicted the drastic impact caused by the novel coronavirus identified as COVID-19. Describe how this has impacted your social interactions, connections with peers, and perception of teamwork. (1500 char)

1500 char2023-2024Historical

Please share unique, personally important, and/or challenging facts in your life and/or work experiences. Please discuss how such factors have influenced your goals and preparation for a career in medicine.

No character/word limit2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine's (UKCOM) mission statement promotes an environment that encourages excellence in education, access to high-quality health care, and transformative research to improve the health and wellness of Kentuckians and beyond. Please describe how your past experiences or future plans contribute to enriching and enhancing the learning environment at UKCOM.

No character/word limit2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

Describe a personal activity involving advocacy and/or community service that has impacted your personal values about delivering equitable patient care. (2000 char)

2000 char2023-2024Historical

Describe a situation where you were not in the majority.

No character/word limit2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

Your combination of life experiences make you uniquely you. Talk about one such experience and how it has helped you prepare to be a physician.

No character/word limit2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

Please elaborate on your selection of first-choice campus.

No character/word limit2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

Please elaborate on your selection of alternate campus (if applicable).

No character/word limit2025-2026New

What competencies and qualities do you feel a physician should possess? (1500 char)

1500 char2023-2024Historical

Describe an experience or situation which made you feel grateful?

No character/word limit2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

Why have you chosen to apply to the University of Kentucky College of Medicine?

No character/word limit2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple