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2025-2026 Tulane Secondary Essay Prompts

1. Tulane University School of Medicine’s mission statement states: We improve human health and foster healthy communities through discovery and translation of the best science into clinical practice and education; to deliver the highest quality patient care and prepare the next generation of distinguished clinical and scientific leaders. Briefly describe the reasons for your interest in Tulane University School of Medicine. (150 words)

2. What disparities in health do you believe are pertinent to the New Orleans patient population? How would you attempt to address them as a medical student at Tulane? You may support your answer by using past involvement working in a similar patient population to compare and/or describe your interest in any student activities offered at Tulane or in New Orleans. (150 words)

3. Who knows you best and how would they describe you? (150 words)

4. Please list any leadership positions (clubs, organizations, paid work) you may have held. (100 words)

5. Please list your hobbies and major non-academic interests (100 words)

OPTIONAL: The following questions are optional. Declining to answer a question will not negatively impact your application in any way.
6. Tulane University School of Medicine values the diversity of its patients, faculty, staff, and students. Do you identify with a particular group that you believe is underrepresented among medical professionals? (60 words) Tulane removed this essay from this year's secondary, the 2nd week of July.

7. In what ways did the COVID-19 pandemic alter/interrupt your medical school application? (no word count)


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[NeuroticCalculator]

+1 OOS Secondary

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Tulane University School of Medicine’s mission statement states: We improve human health and foster healthy communities through discovery and translation of the best science into clinical practice and education; to deliver the highest quality patient care and prepare the next generation of distinguished clinical and scientific leaders. Briefly describe the reasons for your interest in Tulane University School of Medicine.(150)

What disparities in health do you believe are pertinent to the New Orleans patient population? How would you attempt to address them as a medical student at Tulane? You may support your answer by using past involvement working in a similar patient population to compare and/or describe your interest in any student activities offered at Tulane or in New Orleans. (150)

Who knows you best and how would they describe you? (150)

Please list any leadership positions (clubs, organizations, paid work) you may have held. (100)

What have you been pursuing since you graduated? (no word count)

Please list your hobbies and major non-academic interests (100)

OPTIONAL: The following questions are optional. Declining to answer a question will not negatively impact your application in any way.
Tulane University School of Medicine values the diversity of its patients, faculty, staff, and students. Do you identify with a particular group that you believe is underrepresented among medical professionals? (60)

In what ways did the COVID-19 pandemic alter/interrupt your medical school application? (no word count)

 

[girldino22]

+1 OOS secondary

 

[Swiftlions]

+1 OOS Secondary

 

[assistantregionalmanager]

+1 OOS Secondary

 

[smartdumbperson21]

+1 OOS Secondary

 

[anklelocktheworld]

+ 1 OOS

 

[sardinetoast]

+1 OOS

 

[bunsenburner66]

+1 OOS

 

[ihavetwobraincells]

+1 OOS also is the CASPER and DUET required for Tulane? Or are they just used for research purposes

 

[mfan11]

+1 OOS Secondary

 

[wysdoc]

+1 OOS also is the CASPER and DUET required for Tulane? Or are they just used for research purposes

they are required at Tulane

 

[deleted1214788]

+1 OOS

 

[deleted1214788]

they are required at Tulane

Their website says they encourage you to take CASPER & DUET, but applications will be review and invites are sent out with or without results.

 

[md-born]

just received an application complete under review email

 

[deleted1214788]

Quick question: for the prompts asking to list leadership positions and hobbies, do we write them like a normal essay or can we format them like a list?

 

[wysdoc]

Quick question: for the prompts asking to list leadership positions and hobbies, do we write them like a normal essay or can we format them like a list?

100 words limit - be concise

 

[Swiftlions]

Is anyone else have an issue with uploading your headshot? It won't fully load in there for me 🙁

 

[mfan11]

Is anyone else have an issue with uploading your headshot? It won't fully load in there for me 🙁

I didn't have an issue, maybe try a different browser.
Also, it doesn't load the photo until you actually click "submit", then it'll start uploading the file. So that could also be a reason.

 

[Swiftlions]

I didn't have an issue, maybe try a different browser.
Also, it doesn't load the photo until you actually click "submit", then it'll start uploading the file. So that could also be a reason.

I've tried different browsers and different computers 🙁
I also don't see a submit button lol

EDIT: Nvm I cleared my cache and it worked! Thanks for trying to help me! I really appreciate it <3

 

[ihavetwobraincells]

+1 OOS

 

[JPace24]

Just received my secondary, OOS (California Resident)

 

[brachialplexus25]

+1 OOS Secondary

@wysdoc

Tulane University School of Medicine’s mission statement states: We improve human health and foster healthy communities through discovery and translation of the best science into clinical practice and education; to deliver the highest quality patient care and prepare the next generation of distinguished clinical and scientific leaders. Briefly describe the reasons for your interest in Tulane University School of Medicine.(150)

What disparities in health do you believe are pertinent to the New Orleans patient population? How would you attempt to address them as a medical student at Tulane? You may support your answer by using past involvement working in a similar patient population to compare and/or describe your interest in any student activities offered at Tulane or in New Orleans. (150)

Who knows you best and how would they describe you? (150)

Please list any leadership positions (clubs, organizations, paid work) you may have held. (100)

What have you been pursuing since you graduated? (no word count)

Please list your hobbies and major non-academic interests (100)

OPTIONAL: The following questions are optional. Declining to answer a question will not negatively impact your application in any way.
Tulane University School of Medicine values the diversity of its patients, faculty, staff, and students. Do you identify with a particular group that you believe is underrepresented among medical professionals? (60)

In what ways did the COVID-19 pandemic alter/interrupt your medical school application? (no word count)

My secondary that I just received 2 days ago does not have the first 3 questions listed here.

 

[wysdoc]

My secondary that I just received 2 days ago does not have the first 3 questions listed here.

Can someone else who has received the Tulane secondary please confirm the complete questions it contains????
Please and thank you, wysdoc

 

[catalyst1000]

My secondary that I just received 2 days ago does not have the first 3 questions listed here.

First three are on the "Application info" page

Last two are on "Personal information"

 

[b0ldlygo]

Can someone else who has received the Tulane secondary please confirm the complete questions it contains????
Please and thank you, wysdoc

There are also some questions that trigger text boxes if you select yes:

Are you currently volunteering abroad or have you volunteered abroad? (Yes/No) Please give a short description (100 words max)
Are you participating or have you participated in a study abroad program at your university? (Yes/No) Please give a short description (100 words max)
Have you graduated? (Yes/No) What have you been pursuing since you graduated? (no word count)

And then they also have more yes/no questions, not sure if they trigger text boxes, hopefully someone else can confirm:

1. Are you currently working or have you worked for one of the following organizations - Americorps, Peace Corps, Teach for America?
2. Are you currently serving or have you served in the United States Military?
3. Are you an Eagle Scout or Received the Gold Award from the Girl Scouts?
4. Are you fluent in a second language?
5. Are you a first generation college student?
   

 

[b0ldlygo]

Has anyone else who has submitted not had their LORs downloaded yet? I submitted last week but they still show as blank so I'm not complete/under review yet.

 

[mfan11]

Has anyone else who has submitted not had their LORs downloaded yet? I submitted last week but they still show as blank so I'm not complete/under review yet.

My LoRs + MCAT were already in when I submitted. It could be the system since I had a similar problem with Georgetown's recently, or it could be an error. Try calling the admissions office on Monday.

 

[mynamejef]

Anyone have any advice for prompt 3??? I keep pushing it off cuz im just like wtf. Already sucks to describe yourself without sounding like a jackass but now put it in the words of someone else even though youre the one writing it???? Just jackass central. No idea which direction to take it

 

[Kobeleo62]

+1 oos secondary received

 

[regularguy12]

Anyone have any advice for prompt 3??? I keep pushing it off cuz im just like wtf. Already sucks to describe yourself without sounding like a jackass but now put it in the words of someone else even though youre the one writing it???? Just jackass central. No idea which direction to take it

I would ask your mom or dad or someone that knows you well to write a short blurb (or however much they want to write). You can then have a solid understanding of how to write next.

 

[brachialplexus25]

First three are on the "Application info" page

Last two are on "Personal information"

Thank you!

 

[fakenewyorker]

Is everyone submitting their casper to tulane? It says "encouraged" so not sure if I should or if it would look bad if I did not.

 

[deleted1214788]

Is everyone submitting their casper to tulane? It says "encouraged" so not sure if I should or if it would look bad if I did not.

I have three schools that require it, so I might as well do it for Tulane lol

 

[Lilbrazilgirl]

Did anyone else have one of the secondary question just disappear? It was the 60 word limit optional one. I had typed something in there as a placeholder, then I deleted it to paste my actual response in there and it just disappeared. Been trying everything to get it back, but nothing has worked... Wondering if this is just me or if they got rid of that question or something??

 

[mustravel2016]

Did anyone else have one of the secondary question just disappear? It was the 60 word limit optional one. I had typed something in there as a placeholder, then I deleted it to paste my actual response in there and it just disappeared. Been trying everything to get it back, but nothing has worked... Wondering if this is just me or if they got rid of that question or something??

Same thing happened on my end I wonder if they got rid of it

 

[Lilbrazilgirl]

Same thing happened on my end I wonder if they got rid of it

Did you already submit or are you waiting? I'm thinking about calling tomorrow, but I'm unsure of how well they respond.

 

[brachialplexus25]

Does anyone know if we should be uploading our CV/Resume in the "Document Upload" section on the left sidebar? I don't think there were any instructions regarding this section in the email invite to complete the secondary or on their website.

 

[wysdoc]

Does anyone know if we should be uploading our CV/Resume in the "Document Upload" section on the left sidebar? I don't think there were any instructions regarding this section in the email invite to complete the secondary or on their website.

No.
Your AMCAS app serves as your resume and this space is used for future documents they may ask you for

 

[matchamatcha]

Did anyone else have one of the secondary question just disappear? It was the 60 word limit optional one. I had typed something in there as a placeholder, then I deleted it to paste my actual response in there and it just disappeared. Been trying everything to get it back, but nothing has worked... Wondering if this is just me or if they got rid of that question or something??

I emailed Admissions, and they just replied to me saying that they removed that question from the application!

 

[wysdoc]

I emailed Admissions, and they just replied to me saying that they removed that question from the application!

Thanks for the update, the first post is edited to reflect this

 

[manifestingmdacceptance]

+1 OOS

 

[brachialplexus25]

No.
Your AMCAS app serves as your resume and this space is used for future documents they may ask you for

Thanks!

 

[Lockfart62]

What have you been pursuing since you graduated? (no word count)

Is this still a prompt?

 

[mrworldwide1]

Is this still a prompt?

yup

 

[veil_ca]

is anyone else having trouble with finding enough information on the website to answer why Tulane? I usually do a thorough review of med school sites to gather info about their specific programs like research, service etc. but Tulane’s got nothing med school specific except the curriculum. would anyone have advice on how to find more info? I know they are super community-focused but that’s about it. I can’t even make do with writing about NOLA because that’s a separate question

 

[letsgojets1]

Just got under review email, secondary received and complete 07/03

 

[famousbumblebee]

Does anyone know how MD/PhD applicants are meant to indicate MD/PhD on Tulane's secondary? On the MD-PhD website for Tulane, it references "Indicate your interest on the Secondary Application you receive from the School of Medicine Admissions Office”.
I selected MD/PhD on Tulane's primary through AMCAS, but there is no question that prompts selecting MD/PhD on the secondary, even under the dual-degree dropdown.

The only relevant info I can find on this is from 5yrs ago in a reddit thread so just wanted to check if anyone had any insight.

 

[catalyst1000]

is anyone else having trouble with finding enough information on the website to answer why Tulane? I usually do a thorough review of med school sites to gather info about their specific programs like research, service etc. but Tulane’s got nothing med school specific except the curriculum. would anyone have advice on how to find more info? I know they are super community-focused but that’s about it. I can’t even make do with writing about NOLA because that’s a separate question

You are not looking that hard dawg. The Medical Student Research Experience (MSRE) | Tulane School of Medicine

 

[veil_ca]

You are not looking that hard dawg. The Medical Student Research Experience (MSRE) | Tulane School of Medicine

I ended up just googling things like Tulane community service lmfao bc there weren’t tabs on the home page leading to this stuff