Why this medical school?

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As I am working on my secondaries, I have seen the question of "why this medical school" pop op on several secondaries. Does anyone have advice on how to approach this question? I was planning on discussing one or two aspects that make a school unique. Is this the best way? Thanks in advance!

 

[WedgeDawg]

I picked something interesting and unique about the medical school and talked about why that appealed to me based on my background, experiences, and goals.

 

[EthylMethylMan]

Search function is your friend. This forum has many good answers to this question.

 

[LizzyM]

It can help to tie your previous experience or your specific interests to the school's, as in "Given my interest in rural health, [school name]'s program of rotations in ... are appealing and will be an excellent opportunity for me to train in the area in which I hope to practice one day." Just be sure to use the correct name (if you cut & paste the same answer into multiple secondaries) and be sure you have the school's name spelled correctly.