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University of Virginia Secondary Application

University of Virginia Secondary Application Prompts

Prompts have been updated June 2023

Prompts

Please briefly describe how the pandemic impacted your ability to pursue experiences like clinical work, shadowing, research, or community service.

(350 words)

Please list any and all future activities in clinical work, shadowing, research, or community service that you plan to pursue in the upcoming year.

(350 words)

Why are you interested in attending the University of Virginia School of Medicine? What factors will be most important to you in choosing a medical school?

(350 words)

How will you contribute to the diversity of your medical school class and the University of Virginia School of Medicine?

(350 words)

Describe a situation which you found challenging. How did you manage it?

(350 words)

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Mission

At the University of Virginia School of Medicine, our primary purpose is to educate and train physicians and scientists to help people achieve healthy, productive lives and to advance knowledge in the medical sciences.

Important details​

Primary Deadline: Usually around Nov 1st
Secondary Deadline: Usually around Dec 15th
Secondary Fee: $80
FAP Waiver: Full Fee Waived
Casper Required: No
PREview Required: Yes
Screens Applications: No
Accepts Application Updates: Yes

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