U of Minnesota Twin Cities Secondary Prompts:
*1. Beyond what you have written in your AMCAS Personal Comments, please discuss your early life experiences, family background and aspects of your home community that have led to your decision to become a physician. 1500 ch
*2. Please describe a challenging life experience and how you dealt with it. 1500 ch
*3. Our medical school is committed to enrolling and graduating a diverse student body. The Admissions Committee considers the following: high academic potential, disadvantaged background, race and ethnicity, evidence of outstanding leadership, creativity, unique work or service experience, community involvement, non-traditional educational progression, and demonstrated commitment to working with diverse populations. How would you contribute to the diversity of the University of Minnesota Medical School? 1500 ch
*4. Are you a resident of the state of Minnesota? 300 ch
*5. If you did not designate Minnesota as your state of legal residence on your AMCAS application, briefly describe any ties that you might have to this state. 1200 ch
*6. Briefly describe what you are currently doing. If you have already graduated, please indicate what you have been doing since graduation, and what your plans are for the coming year? 1200 ch
*7. Please explain any gaps in your education and/or work experiences since high school graduation that are not previously described in your application.300 ch
8a. Have you ever been convicted of a felony?*
8b. If YES, you must include a full explanation below. 1200 ch
*9. Have you considered alternate career options to fulfill your commitment to providing healthcare other than medicine? Please talk about what you might do if you are ultimately not accepted to medical school. 900ch
* What other pertinent information would you like to bring to the attention of the Admissions Committee? 900ch
