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A complete list of med school secondary prompts to help you get ahead and stay organized during your admissions process*Denotes a school with a time-sensitive guideline for submission (e.g., requirement to submit within 2 weeks of receipt). AlabamaAlabama College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
University of Alabama School of Medicine 2022–2023
University of South Alabama College of Medicine 2022–2023
Arizona(Suggested reading: Medical Schools in Arizona: How to Get In) A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix* Time-sensitive considerations: "30 days after invitation or December 1st" 2022–2023
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson 2022–2023
ArkansasArkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine 2021–2022
California(Suggested reading: Medical Schools in California: How to Get In) California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
California Northstate University College of Medicine 2021–2022
California University of Science and Medicine School of Medicine 2022–2023
Drew/UCLA Joint Medical Program Drew University of Medicine and Science* Time-sensitive considerations: "30 days after the date of the supplemental application request letter, or November 18th, whichever is earlier." 2022–2023
Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine (Suggested reading: How to Get Into Kaiser Permanente Medical School) 2022–2023
Loma Linda University School of Medicine 2022–2023
Stanford University School of Medicine (Suggested reading: How to Get Into Stanford Medical School) 2022–2023
Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
University of California – Davis School of Medicine 2022–2023
Scholarly Pathways questions:
University of California – Irvine School of Medicine* Time-sensitive considerations: "Applicants have one month from the date of the invitation email to complete the secondary application." 2022–2023
University of California – Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine* (Suggested reading: How to Get Into UCLA Medical School) Time-sensitive considerations: "2 weeks from the date and time of invitation" 2022–2023
University of California – Riverside School of Medicine 2022–2023
University of California – San Diego School of Medicine (Suggested reading: How to Get Into UCSD Medical School, which contains a sample secondary essay) 2022–2023
University of California – San Francisco School of Medicine (Suggested reading: How to Get Into UCSF Medical School) 2022–2023
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine 2022–2023 The following questions allow the Admissions Committee to become acquainted with you as an individual. Please answer the questions in 3-5 sentences. Each answer must be 65 words or less.
Essay questions:
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023 Questions are the same for the Pomona and Northwest campuses.
Canada(Suggested reading: Medical Schools in Canada: How to Get In) Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine 250 words each:
Northern Ontario School of Medicine 2022–2023 Autobiographical Sketch questions:
Supplementary questions:
University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry 2022–2023
University of Toronto School of Medicine 2022–2023
Western University Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry Abbreviated Autobiographical Sketch (Note: These questions allow you to expand on activities described in your OMSAS Autobiographical Sketch; however, you may include up to two activities that are not in your Autobiographical Sketch.)
Optional questions
Colorado(Suggested reading: Medical Schools in Colorado) Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
University of Colorado School of Medicine 2022–2023
Connecticut(Suggested reading: Medical Schools in Connecticut: How to Get In) Quinnipiac University Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine 2022–2023
University of Connecticut School of Medicine* (Suggested reading: How to Get into UConn Medical School) Time-sensitive considerations: "Regardless of when the secondary is received, applicants should aim to complete their secondary applications within two weeks." 2022–2023
Yale School of Medicine (Suggested reading: How to Get Into the Yale School of Medicine) 2022–2023
District of Columbia(Suggested reading: Medical Schools in Washington, D.C.: How to Get In) George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences 2022–2023 Character limits do not include spaces.
Georgetown University School of Medicine (Suggested reading: How to Get Into Georgetown Medical School) 2022–2023
Howard University College of Medicine 2022–2023
Florida(Suggested reading: Medical Schools in Florida: How to Get In) Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine 2022–2023
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine 2022–2023
Florida State University College of Medicine 2022–2023 Please limit your answers to 500 words per question.
Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine 2022–2023
Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
University of Central Florida College of Medicine 2022–2023
University of Florida College of Medicine 2022–2023
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine 2022–2023 500 words each:
University of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine 2022–2023
Georgia(Suggested reading: Medical Schools in Georgia: How to Get In) Emory University School of Medicine (Suggested reading: How to Get Into Emory Medical School) 2022–2023
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University* Time-sensitive considerations: "You should submit your Secondary Application within two weeks of receiving it from the Admissions Office." 2022–2023
Mercer University School of Medicine 2022–2023
Morehouse School of Medicine (Suggested reading: How to Get Into Morehouse School of Medicine) 2022–2023
HawaiiUniversity of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine 2022–2023
IdahoIdaho College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
Illinois(Suggested reading: Medical Schools in Illinois: How to Get In) Carle Illinois College of Medicine 2021–2022
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science 2022–2023
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 2022–2023 500-word maximum for all questions.
Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 2022–2023 MD application questions
MSTP application questions
Rush Medical College of Rush University 2022–2023
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 2022–2023
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine 2022–2023
University of Illinois College of Medicine 2022–2023
IndianaIndiana University School of Medicine There are no secondary essay prompts for the 2022–2023 cycle. Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
IowaDes Moines College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023 Note: Questions are contained within the AACOMAS primary application.
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine 2022–2023
KansasKansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
University of Kansas School of Medicine 2022–2023
KentuckyUniversity of Kentucky College of Medicine 2021–2022 Prompts for all applicants:
Additional prompts for out-of-state applicants:
University of Louisville School of Medicine 2022–2023
University of Pikeville–Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
LouisianaLouisiana State University – New Orleans School of Medicine 2022–2023
Prompts for applicants to Primary Care Scholars program and Rural Scholars Track:
Louisiana State University – Shreveport School of Medicine 2022–2023
Tulane University School of Medicine (Suggested reading: How to Get Into Tulane Medical School) 2022–2023
MaineUniversity of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023 Note: Questions are contained within the AACOMAS primary application.
MarylandJohns Hopkins University School of Medicine (Suggested reading: How to Get Into Johns Hopkins Medical School) 2022–2023
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine 2022–2023
University of Maryland School of Medicine 2022–2023
Massachusetts(Suggested reading: Medical Schools in Massachusetts: How to Get In) Boston University School of Medicine 2022–2023
Harvard Medical School (Suggested reading: How to Get Into Harvard Medical School) 2022–2023
Tufts University School of Medicine 2022–2023
University of Massachusetts Medical School 2022–2023
Michigan(Suggested reading: Medical Schools in Michigan: How to Get In) Central Michigan University College of Medicine 2022–2023
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine 2022–2023
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine 2022–2023
University of Michigan Medical School 2022–2023
Wayne State University School of Medicine 2022–2023
Western Michigan University School of Medicine 2022–2023
Minnesota(Suggested reading: Medical Schools in Minnesota: How to Get In) Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine (Suggested reading: How to Get Into Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine) 2022–2023
University of Minnesota Medical School* Time-sensitive considerations: "It is strongly recommended that applicants complete the supplemental application within two weeks of receiving the invitation." 2022–2023
MississippiUniversity of Mississippi School of Medicine 2022–2023
William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
Missouri(Suggested reading: Medical Schools in Missouri: How to Get In) A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 2022–2023
University of Missouri – Columbia School of Medicine 2022–2023
University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine 2022–2023
Washington University School of Medicine* (Suggested reading: How to Get Into Washington University School of Medicine) Time-sensitive considerations: "We strongly recommend that you complete your Supplemental Application within two weeks of being invited to do so..." 2022–2023
NebraskaCreighton University School of Medicine 2022–2023
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 2022–2023
NevadaTouro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Medicine 2022–2023
University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine 2022–2023
New HampshireGeisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth (Suggested reading:How to Get Into Dartmouth Medical School) 2022–2023
New Jersey(Suggested reading: Medical Schools in New Jersey: How to Get In) Cooper Medical School of Rowan University 2022–2023
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine 2022–2023
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 2022–2023
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School 2022–2023
New MexicoBurrell College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 2022–2023
New York(Suggested reading: Medical Schools in New York: How to Get In) Albany Medical College 2022–2023
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (Suggested reading: How to Get Into Albert Einstein College of Medicine) 2022–2023 This is a series of yes or no questions. If you answer any of the questions below as “yes,” please explain in up to 3,000 characters.
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (Suggested reading: How to Get Into Columbia Medical School) 2022–2023
Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine 2022–2023
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Suggested reading: How to Get Into the Icahn School of Medicine) 2022–2023
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
New York Medical College (Suggested Reading: How to Get Into New York Medical College) 2022–2023
New York University Grossman School of Medicine (Suggested reading: How to Get Into NYU Medical School) 2022–2023
New York University Long Island School of Medicine 2022–2023
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine 2022–2023
SUNY Upstate Medical University 2022–2023
Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine 2022–2023
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine 2021–2022
University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine 2022–2023
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 2022–2023
Weill Cornell Medical College (Suggested reading: How to Get Into Weill Cornell Medical School) 2022–2023
North Carolina(Suggested reading: Medical Schools in North Carolina: How to Get In) Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
Duke University School of Medicine 2022–2023
For PCLT (Primary Care Leadership Track) applicants:
East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine 2022–2023
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine* Time-sensitive considerations: "We encourage your submission within 2 weeks of that invitation." 2022–2023
Wake Forest School of Medicine (Suggested reading:How to Get Into the Wake Forest School of Medicine) 2022–2023
North DakotaUniversity of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences 2022–2023
Ohio(Suggested reading: Medical Schools in Ohio: How to Get In) Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 2022–2023 Required: The Admissions Committee is interested in gaining more insight into you as a person. Please describe a significant personal challenge you have faced, one which you feel has helped to shape you as a person. Examples may include a moral or ethical dilemma, a situation of personal adversity, or a hurdle in your life that you worked hard to overcome. Please include how you got through the experience, how you handled the uncertainty or stress, and what you learned about yourself as a result. Please limit your response to 1 page (about 3,500 characters), and leave a blank line between paragraphs. Optional:
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine 2022–2023
Northeast Ohio Medical University 2022–2023
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
The Ohio State University College of Medicine 2022–2023 Required essays for those applying to the regular M.D., M.D./PhD and primary care track:
Additional required essays only for those applying to the primary care track:
The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences 2022–2023 One of the AAMC Core Competencies for entering medical students involves cultural competence. The competency involves several distinct domains, including: a. Demonstrating knowledge of socio-cultural factors that affect interactions and behaviors;
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 2022–2023
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine 2022–2023
OklahomaOklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine 2021–2022 Applicants have two educational track options at the College of Medicine. One is located in Oklahoma City and the other is located in in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Tulsa campus is called the School of Community Medicine (SCM). All applicants interested in the SCM must complete the four additional SCM questions:
OregonOregon Health & Science University School of Medicine 2022–2023
Pennsylvania(Suggested reading: Medical Schools in Pennsylvania: How to Get In) Drexel University College of Medicine 2022–2023
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine 2022–2023
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine There are no secondary essay prompts for the 2022–2023 cycle. Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 2022–2023
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023 Note: Questions are contained within the AACOMAS primary application.
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 2022–2023
Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine 2022–2023
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine (Suggested reading: How to Get Into Perelman School of Medicine) 2022–2023
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 2022–2023
Rhode Island(Suggested reading: How to Get into Brown Medical School) Brown University The Warren Alpert Medical School 2022–2023
South Carolina(Suggested reading: Medical Schools in South Carolina: How to Get In) Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine No secondary essays required in the 2022–2023 application cycle. University of South Carolina School of Medicine – Columbia 2022–2023 No character limit for any question.
University of South Carolina School of Medicine – Greenville 2022–2023 Academic History
Activities, Service, Research
Personal Information
Essays
South DakotaUniversity of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine 2022–2023
Tennessee(Suggested reading: Medical Schools in Tennessee: How to Get In) East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine* Time-sensitive considerations: (Regarding all information requested in the supplementary application.) "This information, when requested, must be completed within 14 days of the date on which the information was requested." 2022–2023
Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine (Suggested Reading: How to Get Into Meharry Medical College) 2021–2022
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine 2022–2023 Optional essays:
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 2022–2023
Texas(Suggested reading: Medical Schools in Texas: How to Get In) Baylor College of Medicine (Suggested reading: How to Get Into the Baylor College of Medicine) 2022–2023
Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
TCU School of Medicine 2022–2023 TCU School of Medicine does not employ a written secondary application. Instead, they use an online tool that allows invited applicants to record audio answers to questions given at the time of recording. Texas A&M University College of Medicine 2022–2023
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine 2022–2023
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine – Lubbock 2022–2023 Areas of Interest:
Supplemental Information:
University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
University of Houston College of Medicine 2022–2023
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School 2022–2023 In an effort to give a greater number of applicants the opportunity to present themselves to Dell Med’s admissions team, the school uses a unique video secondary application. If selected for further consideration, the applicant receives an email invitation with details on how to prepare and submit the video through a free online portal. The secondary application consists of questions that address specific aspects of the school’s mission. In a two-minute response for each question, the candidate speaks to how their experiences will help them contribute to this work. The priority deadline for the secondary application is Nov. 16; application will be reviewed only after the secondary is submitted. Candidates who feel they would represent themselves better in a written format are given the opportunity to request a written version of the secondary application. (Note: Candidates do not receive the same set of questions.) University of Texas Long School of Medicine at San Antonio Long School of Medicine does not employ a written secondary application. However, all applicants who are invited to interview are also invited to complete a standard one-way video interview. University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine 2022–2023 Choose three of the following prompts to respond to (300 words maximum each):
University of Texas McGovern Medical School at Houston 2022–2023
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine 2022–2023
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School 2022–2023
University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine 2022–2023
UtahNoorda College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023 Record a short video (maximum 8 minutes) that answers the following questions:
University of Utah School of Medicine 2022–2023
RUUTE Scholars questions:
Population Health Program questions:
VermontUniversity of Vermont Larner College of Medicine 2022–2023
Virginia(Suggested reading: Medical Schools in Virginia: How to Get In) Eastern Virginia Medical School (Suggested reading: How to Get Into Eastern Virginia Medical School) 2022–2023
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2021–2022
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine* Time-sensitive considerations: "The supplemental application should be submitted within 60 days of supplemental granted notification by 6 pm." 2022–2023
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute 2022–2023
University of Virginia School of Medicine 2021–2022
Washington(Suggested reading: Medical Schools in Washington State: How to Get In) Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine 2022–2023
University of Washington School of Medicine 2022–2023
West VirginiaMarshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine 2022–2023
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023
West Virginia University School of Medicine 2022–2023
WisconsinMedical College of Wisconsin 2022–2023
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health 2022–2023
Does UCR send secondaries to everyone?Secondary Applications
All verified applicants meeting eligibility will be notified by e-mail to complete a secondary application. As part of our holistic review process, we do not place a cut-off on the number of secondary applications.
Is UC Riverside a good medical school?University of California--Riverside 2023 Rankings
University of California--Riverside is ranked No. 95-124 in Best Medical Schools: Research and No. 94-124 in Best Medical Schools: Primary Care. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.
What is UCR acceptance rate?65.8% (2020)University of California, Riverside / Acceptance ratenull
Does UC Riverside have a med school?The UC Riverside School of Medicine was created to address the shortfall of healthcare professionals in the Inland Southern California region. The school is led by the Mark and Pam Rubin Dean and the Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences Deborah Deas, M.D., M.P.H.
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