2024-2025 Minnesota

[wysdoc]

2024-2025 Minnesota Secondary Essay Prompts:

1. Which mission are you interested in being considered for? You may only choose one.
General Admission
Rural Health
Indigenous Health
*These are in the form of radio buttons in the application with branching logic for Rural Health and Indigenous Health

Rural Health interest: Only able to answer this question if you selected rural health for the mission question
The University of Minnesota Medical School is dedicated to educating future physicians who have demonstrated an interest in serving patients and families in rural Minnesota. Reflect on what “rural Minnesota community” means to you. Describe your experience in and ties to rural Minnesota areas. What do you view as the greatest healthcare practice needs in rural Minnesota, and how will your future practice help fill these needs? (1500 char.)

Indigenous Health and Community interest: Only able to answer this question if you selected indigenous health for the mission question
The University of Minnesota Medical School is dedicated to educating future physicians who have demonstrated an interest in serving Indigenous communities. Describe your experience in and ties to Indigenous communities. What do you view as the greatest healthcare needs in Indigenous communities, and how will your future practice help fill these needs? (1500 char.)

2. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of the University of Minnesota Medical School. Explain how a learning environment that embodies these values is crucial to the education of tomorrow’s physicians. Reflect on how you might contribute to this learning environment. Share specific examples from professional or personal experiences to support your explanation and reflection. (1500 char.)

3. Describe a time when you used critical thinking to solve a problem that you encountered in any realm where you asked questions, gathered information, thought through possible solutions and their alternatives, and evaluated what you did critically. Please include in your discussion what you learned from this experience. (1500 char.)

4. Describe a time when you experienced an obstacle, challenge or failure. How did it affect you? What did you learn? (1500 char.)

5. Why do you want to go to medical school in the state of MN? (Consider the state of Minnesota and its population.) (1500 char.)

6. (Optional) How have your individual experiences and identity shaped who you are and who you will be as a physician? (1500 char.)

7. (Optional) What other pertinent information would you like to bring to the attention of the Admissions Committee? This is an opportunity for you to discuss an aspect of your journey to medicine that you have not already presented in your application. You may also update us with any current experiences that were not included in your AMCAS application. (1500 char.)


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[range77]

Question for any current students, more so looking for advise. I have a very rural focused application. If I put twin cities as my number 1 for selection, would this lower my appeal as a rural applicant since Duluth and St. Cloud are the rural focused sites. Or does it not matter based on your selection

 

[ANC21]

Have they sent out anything yet?

 

[range77]

Have they sent out anything yet?

Not yet they were super late last year

 

[ruralfistula]

Question for any current students, more so looking for advise. I have a very rural focused application. If I put twin cities as my number 1 for selection, would this lower my appeal as a rural applicant since Duluth and St. Cloud are the rural focused sites. Or does it not matter based on your selection

If you look through last years threads, there were a few students that were bounced between Twin Cities and Duluth if they thought you’d be a better fit for Duluth but had selected Twin Cities as your number one. Personally, I’d choose the campus that fit my application best to give me the best possible chance of getting in. Duluth students are only in Duluth for about 16 months before the entire class is integrated for the rest of the four years. Good luck!

 

[What is life]

If you look through last years threads, there were a few students that were bounced between Twin Cities and Duluth if they thought you’d be a better fit for Duluth but had selected Twin Cities as your number one. Personally, I’d choose the campus that fit my application best to give me the best possible chance of getting in. Duluth students are only in Duluth for about 16 months before the entire class is integrated for the rest of the four years. Good luck!

At some point in the interview process, I was told the Duluth campus plans to expand local clerkship slots and have most/all students stay past second year. Certainly could change, especially when that might start (won't be for the Class of '28), but worth noting and you may want to inquire with admissions where that stands at this point.

 

[galaxybrain]

Question for any current students, more so looking for advise. I have a very rural focused application. If I put twin cities as my number 1 for selection, would this lower my appeal as a rural applicant since Duluth and St. Cloud are the rural focused sites. Or does it not matter based on your selection

Hello! MS4 here, attended Twin Cities campus for preclinical. There have been a lot of changes to the admissions process in the last several years, and I don't think it's possible to say for sure how exactly your campus ranking impacts your chances. I would personally recommend ranking true to your own preferences. If one campus likes your application, your ranking of the other campus will not preclude you from receiving an acceptance. If you are a rural-focused applicant, being open to Duluth/St. Cloud is a good idea for maximizing chance of acceptance, but I think it is completely fine to rank TC first.

 

[ruralfistula]

At some point in the interview process, I was told the Duluth campus plans to expand local clerkship slots and have most/all students stay past second year. Certainly could change, especially when that might start (won't be for the Class of '28), but worth noting and you may want to inquire with admissions where that stands at this point.

You’re right, they have mentioned working towards that several times. Duluth is already well equipped for primary care clerkships, so I’m guessing the challenge is acquiring good non-primary care specialty rotations. Hopefully the major new hospital upgrade helps with that. It would be great to get rural MN non-primary care specialty access!

 

[barbiedoc07]

On the UMN med school website, it mentions rolling admissions starting in October - has this changed since last year?

 

[range77]

Hello! MS4 here, attended Twin Cities campus for preclinical. There have been a lot of changes to the admissions process in the last several years, and I don't think it's possible to say for sure how exactly your campus ranking impacts your chances. I would personally recommend ranking true to your own preferences. If one campus likes your application, your ranking of the other campus will not preclude you from receiving an acceptance. If you are a rural-focused applicant, being open to Duluth/St. Cloud is a good idea for maximizing chance of acceptance, but I think it is completely fine to rank TC first.

Appreciate the response. I only ask because I have a strong rural focus with rural research and clinical experience. However with my son remaining in TC would be ideal. So wasnt sure what to do since my application is stronger for Duluth/St.Cloud

 

[ANC21]

Have secondaries been sent out yet?

 

[range77]

Have secondaries been sent out yet?

Not yet. Last year they didn’t send out until very end of July

 

[ribonucleoprotein]

anything here?

 

[range77]

anything here?

Nothing yet

 

[Gorgonzola99]

anything here?

Nada

 

[ribonucleoprotein]

want to prewrite this since i’m all caught up but they literally change their prompts every year

 

[range77]

want to prewrite this since i’m all caught up but they literally change their prompts every year

I just can’t believe they havnt even put anything out yet

 

[ANC21]

Any news?

 

[DougEFreshh]

As an OOR applicant who interviewed last year, I do not get my secondary till 7/31. So maybe tomorrow will be the day. Either way, just seems like Minnesota is slower than some school.

 

[ANC21]

As an OOR applicant who interviewed last year, I do not get my secondary till 7/31. So maybe tomorrow will be the day. Either way, just seems like Minnesota is slower than some school.

did in state applicants receive their secondary?

 

[ribonucleoprotein]

did in state applicants receive their secondary?

no 🙁

 

[soldier boy]

just got an email about my application being screen. OOS

 

[range77]

just got an email about my application being screen. OOS

As in they sent out secondary's or they sent out campus selection? Or both

 

[ducknik]

As in they sent out secondary's or they sent out campus selection? Or both

It essentially just says "We are beginning screening and it takes a long time" lol. no secondary, no campus selection

 

[bruhmomento]

MSTP applicants got an email saying our application was received and thats about it lol.

 

[range77]

It essentially just says "We are beginning screening and it takes a long time" lol. no secondary, no campus selection

interesting. I dont remember them sending that out last year

 

[ClashRoyaleKing]

+1 to the email.

 

[Decaying_Isotope]

+1 to the email.

+1 to the "Dear PREFERRED FIRST NAME PREFERRED LAST NAME,"

 

[ribonucleoprotein]

+1 IS, they are so slow

 

[LilMJr]

MSTP applicants got an email saying our application was received and thats about it lol.

same

 

[Premed20006]

Accepted to UMN Duluth and starting this month. Let me know if you have any questions! Dm me

 

[Gorgonzola99]

IS secondary received 8/2

 

[Fluffy-Still]

+1 IS secondary. AMCAS application submitted 5/28 and processed 6/7.

 

[barbiedoc07]

IS secondary received 8/2

+1 IS secondary. AMCAS application submitted 5/28 and processed 6/7.

Can you post prompts when you get a chance 🙂!

 

[Fluffy-Still]

2024-2025 Questions: @wysdoc

Which mission are you interested in being considered for? You may only choose one.
General Admission, Rural Health, Indigenous Health
*These are in the form of radio buttons in the application with branching logic for Rural Health and Indigenous Health

Rural Health interest: Only able to answer this question if you selected rural health for the mission question
The University of Minnesota Medical School is dedicated to educating future physicians who have demonstrated an interest in serving patients and families in rural Minnesota. Reflect on what “rural Minnesota community” means to you. Describe your experience in and ties to rural Minnesota areas. What do you view as the greatest healthcare practice needs in rural Minnesota, and how will your future practice help fill these needs? (1500 char.)

Indigenous Health and Community interest: Only able to answer this question if you selected indigenous health for the mission question
The University of Minnesota Medical School is dedicated to educating future physicians who have demonstrated an interest in serving Indigenous communities. Describe your experience in and ties to Indigenous communities. What do you view as the greatest healthcare needs in Indigenous communities, and how will your future practice help fill these needs? (1500 char.)

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of the University of Minnesota Medical School. Explain how a learning environment that embodies these values is crucial to the education of tomorrow’s physicians. Reflect on how you might contribute to this learning environment. Share specific examples from professional or personal experiences to support your explanation and reflection. (1500 char.)

Describe a time when you used critical thinking to solve a problem that you encountered in any realm where you asked questions, gathered information, thought through possible solutions and their alternatives, and evaluated what you did critically. Please include in your discussion what you learned from this experience. (1500 char.)

Describe a time when you experienced an obstacle, challenge or failure. How did it affect you? What did you learn? (1500 char.)

Why do you want to go to medical school in the state of MN? (Consider the state of Minnesota and its population.) (1500 char.)

(Optional) How have your individual experiences and identity shaped who you are and who you will be as a physician? (1500 char.)

(Optional) What other pertinent information would you like to bring to the attention of the Admissions Committee? This is an opportunity for you to discuss an aspect of your journey to medicine that you have not already presented in your application. You may also update us with any current experiences that were not included in your AMCAS application. (1500 char.)

 

[Grass1]

For my fellow MSTP applicants these are the prompts (note that they do not let you apply to both MD and MD/PhD):

1. List University of Minnesota faculty members you would be interested in potentially working with for your PhD studies in our program. A list of names is sufficient, and they do not need to be in any rank order. You may provide up to 12 names. (300 character limit)
2. Describe the area(s) of research you are interested in pursuing during your PhD training and how your interest(s) align with the research opportunities available at the University of Minnesota (700 character limit)
3. What factors, either personal or professional, influenced your decision to apply to the University of Minnesota MSTP? (500 character limit)
4. How does your background (identity, past work, leadership, socioeconomic status, first generation status, disability, etc.) inform your understanding of and support our existing initiatives in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion or inform new ones? (700 character limit)
5. OPTIONAL. What other pertinent information would you like to bring to the attention of the MSTP? This is an opportunity for you to discuss an aspect of your physician scientist journey that you have not already presented in your application. You may also update us with any current experiences that were not included in your AMCAS application. (700 character limit)
6. OPTIONAL. You may upload a copy of your curriculum vitae or resume.

@wysdoc

 

[SJR98]

Any IS applicants who have not yet gotten the secondary invitation?

 

[ribonucleoprotein]

Any IS applicants who have not yet gotten the secondary invitation?

me

 

[ducknik]

me

same. verified 6/10

 

[ribonucleoprotein]

same. verified 6/10

6/13 for me

 

[range77]

Any IS applicants who have not yet gotten the secondary invitation?

IS verified 6/6

 

[ANC21]

Do we need to include a photo?

 

[Grass1]

Are people uploading their CV? I haven't seen any other schools ask for this before, so I'm not really sure the pros/cons of doing it.

 

[Grass1]

Do we need to include a photo?

if they don't give an option for it no. I think some schools don't ask for a photo until they offer an interview

 

[LilMJr]

Is there any OOS who hasn't received a secondary invite yet? Do they do IS first then OOS?

 

[dimplesage]

Is there any OOS who hasn't received a secondary invite yet? Do they do IS first then OOS?

I haven't received a secondary invite, but I also applied MSTP so that could be why

 

[barbiedoc07]

I’m in IS and also still haven’t received!

 

[range77]

2024-2025 Questions: @wysdoc

Which mission are you interested in being considered for? You may only choose one.
General Admission, Rural Health, Indigenous Health
*These are in the form of radio buttons in the application with branching logic for Rural Health and Indigenous Health

Rural Health interest: Only able to answer this question if you selected rural health for the mission question
The University of Minnesota Medical School is dedicated to educating future physicians who have demonstrated an interest in serving patients and families in rural Minnesota. Reflect on what “rural Minnesota community” means to you. Describe your experience in and ties to rural Minnesota areas. What do you view as the greatest healthcare practice needs in rural Minnesota, and how will your future practice help fill these needs? (1500 char.)

Indigenous Health and Community interest: Only able to answer this question if you selected indigenous health for the mission question
The University of Minnesota Medical School is dedicated to educating future physicians who have demonstrated an interest in serving Indigenous communities. Describe your experience in and ties to Indigenous communities. What do you view as the greatest healthcare needs in Indigenous communities, and how will your future practice help fill these needs? (1500 char.)

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of the University of Minnesota Medical School. Explain how a learning environment that embodies these values is crucial to the education of tomorrow’s physicians. Reflect on how you might contribute to this learning environment. Share specific examples from professional or personal experiences to support your explanation and reflection. (1500 char.)

Describe a time when you used critical thinking to solve a problem that you encountered in any realm where you asked questions, gathered information, thought through possible solutions and their alternatives, and evaluated what you did critically. Please include in your discussion what you learned from this experience. (1500 char.)

Describe a time when you experienced an obstacle, challenge or failure. How did it affect you? What did you learn? (1500 char.)

Why do you want to go to medical school in the state of MN? (Consider the state of Minnesota and its population.) (1500 char.)

(Optional) How have your individual experiences and identity shaped who you are and who you will be as a physician? (1500 char.)

(Optional) What other pertinent information would you like to bring to the attention of the Admissions Committee? This is an opportunity for you to discuss an aspect of your journey to medicine that you have not already presented in your application. You may also update us with any current experiences that were not included in your AMCAS application. (1500 char.)

pretty sure these are the same questions as last year

 

[ducknik]

I’m in IS and also still haven’t received!

hopefully they send out another round on monday.

 

[ribonucleoprotein]

how are u guys answering the why med school in the state of MN? i’ve been here my whole life but my answer has gravitated more towards why UMN lol