If you are a re-applicant, what have you done to strengthen your candidacy?
If you are not accepted to medical school for the upcoming academic year, what are your plans?
If you have experienced academic difficulties in college, please briefly explain circumstances regarding any courses with a grade less than a B minus, or any course withdrawals. (This question may be left blank)
Please describe any additional medically related volunteering/shadowing/experience not included in your AMCAS application. (This area may be left blank)
Please describe any additional community service or volunteer activities not included in your AMCAS application. (This area may be left blank)
Please describe any additional research, teamwork, accomplishments or leadership experience not included in your AMCAS application. (This area may be left blank)
Please provide any information regarding personal challenges/hardships that you have overcome not included in your AMCAS application. (This area may be left blank)
What traits, experiences, challenges, interests, etc. make you unique and would bring added value to the learning environment at USCSM Greenville?
If you are not a South Carolina resident, what relationships, bonds, or interests do you have to this state? (This question may be left blank)
What other additional information would you like the Admissions Committee to consider that has not been previously addressed? (This question may be left blank)
Please address the following question in a short essay of 500 words or less: One of the Guiding Principles of the USCSM Greenville states that "students will practice patient centered care that values the interdependent roles of health care providers and facilities in service to their patients." Describe your understanding of, and commitment to, patient centered care and how successful implementation of this principle will help address the medical needs of your future patients and the community that you serve.
Describe any past achievements, experiences, special family or personal circumstances that you believe make you a unique student, able to bring diversity to the class?
