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University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

Columbia, MO

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MD/Ph.D. Candidiate

No character/word limit2025-2026New

Please let us know information regarding how you heard about our school, and any factors (programs, people, mission, geography ect.) that led you to apply. (1200 characters)

1200 characters2022-2023Historical

How will you add a unique perspective to the medical school and the practice of medicine? (Required, 1200 characters)

1200 characters2023-2024, 2024-2025Historical

If yes: Since your last application attempt how has your application improved? (3000 characters)

3000 characters2023-2024, 2024-2025Historical

Non-traditional academic/career path

No character/word limit2025-2026New

Socioeconomically disadvantaged

No character/word limit2025-2026New

Has COVID-19 significantly impacted your medical school application? (This question is optional, and if your application wasn't greatly impacted by the pandemic, then don't feel like you have to answer.) [check yes/no] If yes: Please think about how the following were impacted, but do not limit your response to these considerations: a. Volunteering experiences b. Health care experiences (shadowing and direct patient care experiences) c. Academics and MCAT (pass fail courses, online courses, etc.) (2000 characters)

2000 charactersOptional2022-2023Historical

Why are you interested in attending the University of Missouri School of Medicine? (1200 characters)

1200 characters2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

How will you contribute to an inclusive learning environment at the medical school and the practice of medicine? (Required, 2000 characters)

2000 characters2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025Historical

Is there anything that was not fully addressed in your application and/or any additional updates since submitting the AMCAS application? (2000 characters)

2000 characters2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

If you have applied to the University of Missouri School of Medicine before, how has your application improved since your last attempt? (3000 characters)

3000 characters2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

Please provide us with information about your connection to Missouri (Must be completed by all applicants.)

No character/word limit2025-2026New

I would like to be considered for admission to MU School of Medicine as an out-of-state resident because of the following factor(s): You must provide an explanation for each of the categories that apply to you.

No character/word limit2025-2026New

First generation college attendee

No character/word limit2025-2026New

Military/Veteran

No character/word limit2025-2026New

Other unique experiences/attributes that would contribute to the overall class composition (specify)

No character/word limit2025-2026New

Rural/Urban

No character/word limit2025-2026New