University of Maryland School of Medicine

How does our School of Medicine mission, vision, and values align with your vision for your future career as a physician? (1500 characters)

Please indicate the MD/PhD program you are most interested in (drop-down menu).

Please let us know if you have a specific reason you are interested in attending the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and/or if you have any special ties to our institution (optional). ( 1000 characters )

(Optional) How would you describe your cultural background? (1000 characters)

Briefly describe your most meaningful exposure to clinical medicine. (1500 characters)

Have you previously met or attended/seen a presentation by a University of Maryland School of Medicine Admissions staff member at an open house, college fair, conference, school visit, etc.? If yes, please explain. (1000 characters)

Aside from summer and holiday breaks, have there been any pauses or delays in your education semesters between high school and college, during college, or after college? If yes, please explain (1000 characters)

Please describe what you will be doing during the 2025-2026 academic year. If you gradauted/will graduate in 2025, what are your plans for the coming year until you matriculate to medical school? (1000 characters)

Please list the name(s) of your MD/PhD letter of recommendation writers who can focus on your research potential. (2500 char)

Please share any relevant characteristic about your background and/or experiences not already described in AMCAS you feel may positively impact how you practice medicine in the future. (Optional) (200 characters)

Briefly describe your most satisfying experience related to community service. (1500 characters)

Without limiting the discussion to your own identity, please describe how you envision contributing to the values of equity and inclusivity at our School of Medicine, and in the medical profession. (1500 characters)

What does it mean to you to enter into a profession? (1500 characters)

Describe here the reason why you are specifically interested in attending the University of Maryland School of Medicine. (1000 characters)

Why are you applying to the MD/PhD Program at the UMSOM? (2500 char)

If you’ve experienced academic challenges while in college and/or graduate or professional school, please describe and explain below. Please be sure to include withdrawals, incompletes, poor grades, etc. (Optional) (1000 characters)

If a specific medical school application activity was impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, please describe the activity, the time period during which it was to take place, and any relevant contact information. ( 1000 characters )

Please explain what you will be doing during the 2022-2023 academic year. If you graduated/will graduate in 2022, what are your plans during this gap year? ( 1000 characters )