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Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine

Saint Louis, MO

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Describe a time or situation where you have been unsuccessful or failed. (3000 characters)

3000 characters2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

Have you already completed your undergraduate education, have you had your college or graduate education interrupted, or do you plan not to be a full-time student during your application year? If yes, describe in chronological order your activities during the time(s) when you were not enrolled as a full-time student. (2000 characters)

2000 characters2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

MSTP Essay: Briefly describe the area of research you would like to explore in graduate school

1800 Char2024-2025Historical

Is there anything else you would like to share with the Committee on Admissions? Some applicants use this space to describe their unique backgrounds, lived experiences, obstacles and/or challenges they faced in their journey to medical school. (optional) (3000 characters)

3000 charactersOptional2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple