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University of Virginia School of Medicine

Charlottesville, VA

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Why are you interested in attending the University of Virginia School of Medicine? What factors will be most important to you in choosing a medical school? Please answer the question in 350 words or less.

350 words or less2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

Please list any and all future activities in clinical work, shadowing, research, or community service that you plan to pursue in the upcoming year.

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

Please briefly describe how the pandemic impacted your ability to pursue experiences like clinical work, shadowing, research, or community service.

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

How will you contribute to the diversity of your medical school class and the University of Virginia School of Medicine? Please answer the question in 350 words or less.

350 words2023-2024Historical

Tell us about a challenge or obstacle you experienced. How did you manage it? Please answer the question in 350 words or less.

350 words or less2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

What about your individual background, perspective, or experience will serve as a source of strength for you or those around you at UVA? Feel free to write about any past experience or part of your background that has shaped your perspective and will be a source of strength, including but not limited to those related to your community, upbringing, educational environment, race, gender, or other aspects of your background that are important to you. (350 word limit)

350 word limit2024-2025Historical