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PROMPT
MD Only: No essays!
If you wish to update or expand upon your activities, you may submit a supplemental list (maximum two pages)
PRIME-US
Please describe your experiences with underserved communities, community-based work, leadership
roles, and commitment to working with the urban underserved. (limit 500 words)
PRIME-US requires a commitment above and beyond the regular medical school curriculum. You will
be expected to spend time participating in small group activities and engaging with underserved
communities in the Bay Area. Please answer the following questions: (250 word limit each)
1) How will you balance PRIME-US with your academic responsibilities and personal life?
2) Please describe your experience working in small groups.
3) What will you bring to PRIME-US?
4) What do you hope to get out of PRIME-US?
JMP PROGRAM:
UC Berkeley-UCSF Joint Medical Program (MS/MD) combines the resources of two major campuses to
allow more extended, individualized studies with the completion of the Master's thesis involving an in-depth
research project, in addition to the medical degree. The JMP core medical curriculum makes full use of casebased
problem oriented learning in small groups. Please prepare a two-part essay describing the following:
(1) how your specific educational goals would be met by participating in our small group, case-based problem
oriented core curriculum, as well as how you see your participation contributing to the JMP. Elucidate
specific experiences, skills or personal qualities relevant to your making this choice. (2) your specific interest
in the M.S. involving an in-depth research project. Include what topic(s) or area of research you are
considering for thesis work during the three JMP years. We request no more than one page.
MSTP:
pending...
LOR REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of three letters of recommendation, including two letters from your instructors. We prefer that you not
exceed five letters. If your undergraduate school has a premedical committee or its equivalent, a COMMITTEE LETTER
IS REQUIRED. We will accept only one set of letters, regardless of the number of programs for which you are applying.
Please be aware that UCSF is participating in the AMCAS letter service, and as such applicants are required to submit
their letters of recommendation via AMCAS. However, the AMCAS letter service is compatible with VirtualEvals and
Interfolio.
Useful letters are those from instructors of upper division courses who know the applicant well, and from those who can
document evidence of contribution to research or other work related to the delivery of health care. Character references
and recommendations from family friends, relatives, or parents' associates are generally not useful. Letters submitted by
the applicant will not be accepted. YOUR FILE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE UNTIL LETTERS HAVE BEEN
RECEIVED FROM ALL RECOMMENDERS LISTED ON THE STATEMENT OF INTENT.
MD Only: No essays!
If you wish to update or expand upon your activities, you may submit a supplemental list (maximum two pages)
PRIME-US
Please describe your experiences with underserved communities, community-based work, leadership
roles, and commitment to working with the urban underserved. (limit 500 words)
PRIME-US requires a commitment above and beyond the regular medical school curriculum. You will
be expected to spend time participating in small group activities and engaging with underserved
communities in the Bay Area. Please answer the following questions: (250 word limit each)
1) How will you balance PRIME-US with your academic responsibilities and personal life?
2) Please describe your experience working in small groups.
3) What will you bring to PRIME-US?
4) What do you hope to get out of PRIME-US?
JMP PROGRAM:
UC Berkeley-UCSF Joint Medical Program (MS/MD) combines the resources of two major campuses to
allow more extended, individualized studies with the completion of the Master's thesis involving an in-depth
research project, in addition to the medical degree. The JMP core medical curriculum makes full use of casebased
problem oriented learning in small groups. Please prepare a two-part essay describing the following:
(1) how your specific educational goals would be met by participating in our small group, case-based problem
oriented core curriculum, as well as how you see your participation contributing to the JMP. Elucidate
specific experiences, skills or personal qualities relevant to your making this choice. (2) your specific interest
in the M.S. involving an in-depth research project. Include what topic(s) or area of research you are
considering for thesis work during the three JMP years. We request no more than one page.
MSTP:
pending...
LOR REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of three letters of recommendation, including two letters from your instructors. We prefer that you not
exceed five letters. If your undergraduate school has a premedical committee or its equivalent, a COMMITTEE LETTER
IS REQUIRED. We will accept only one set of letters, regardless of the number of programs for which you are applying.
Please be aware that UCSF is participating in the AMCAS letter service, and as such applicants are required to submit
their letters of recommendation via AMCAS. However, the AMCAS letter service is compatible with VirtualEvals and
Interfolio.
Useful letters are those from instructors of upper division courses who know the applicant well, and from those who can
document evidence of contribution to research or other work related to the delivery of health care. Character references
and recommendations from family friends, relatives, or parents' associates are generally not useful. Letters submitted by
the applicant will not be accepted. YOUR FILE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE UNTIL LETTERS HAVE BEEN
RECEIVED FROM ALL RECOMMENDERS LISTED ON THE STATEMENT OF INTENT.
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