14 prompts in the archive
As part of the secondary app process, you will be asked which campus you prefer, Twin Cities or Duluth.
Why do you want to go to medical school in the state of MN? (Consider the state of Minnesota and its population.) (1500 char.)
What other pertinent information would you like to bring to the attention of the MSTP? This is an opportunity for you to discuss an aspect of your physician scientist journey that you have not already presented in your application. You may also update us with any current experiences that were not included in your AMCAS application.
Which mission are you interested in being considered for? You may only choose one. General Admission Rural Health Indigenous Health *These are in the form of radio buttons in the application with branching logic for Rural Health and Indigenous Health
Describe a time when you experienced an obstacle, challenge or failure. How did it affect you? What did you learn? (1500 char.)
Describe a time when you used critical thinking to solve a problem that you encountered in any realm where you asked questions, gathered information, thought through possible solutions and their alternatives, and evaluated what you did critically. Please include in your discussion what you learned from this experience. (1500 char.)
Only able to answer this question if you selected rural health for the mission question. The University of Minnesota Medical School is dedicated to educating future physicians who have demonstrated an interest in serving patients and families in rural Minnesota. Reflect on what “rural Minnesota community” means to you. Describe your experience in and ties to rural Minnesota areas. What do you view as the greatest healthcare practice needs in rural Minnesota, and how will your future practice help fill these needs?
Only able to answer this question if you selected indigenous health for the mission question The University of Minnesota Medical School is dedicated to educating future physicians who have demonstrated an interest in serving Indigenous communities. Describe your experience in and ties to Indigenous communities. What do you view as the greatest healthcare needs in Indigenous communities, and how will your future practice help fill these needs? (1500 char.)
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of the University of Minnesota Medical School. Explain how a learning environment that embodies these values is crucial to the education of tomorrow’s physicians. Reflect on how you might contribute to this learning environment. Share specific examples from professional or personal experiences to support your explanation and reflection. (1500 char.)
How does your background (identity, past work, leadership, socioeconomic status, first generation status, disability, etc.) inform your understanding of and support for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion?
How have your individual experiences and identity shaped who you are and who you will be as a physician?
List University of Minnesota faculty members you would be interested in potentially working with for your PhD studies in our program. A list of names is sufficient, and they do not need to be in any rank order. You may provide up to 12 names.
Describe the area(s) of research you are interested in pursuing during your PhD training and how your interest(s) align with the research opportunities available at the University of Minnesota.
What factors, either personal or professional, influenced your decision to apply to the University of Minnesota MSTP?