Chicago Medical School Secondary Essay Prompts
(If you have updated prompts, please submit them at updatesecondaries.com)
Prompts have been updated November 2023. (Older essays, if available are below)
Prompts:
- Please specifically discuss how, if admitted to our program, your admission would contribute to the diversity of the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science community. (150 words)
- Briefly share your plans for the upcoming academic year. Do you plan to work, conduct research, volunteer in a health care setting, participate in community service, attend school, travel, participate in leisure activities or other activities? (150 words)
- Have you ever had a major setback? What was the cause and how did you overcome it? (150 words)
- What areas of your life need the most improvement, and what plans have you made to improve it? (150 words)
Primary Deadline: Usually around Nov 1st
Secondary Deadline: Usually around Dec 1st
Secondary Fee: $125
FAP Waiver: Full Fee Waived
Casper Required: No
PREview Required: Yes
Screens Applications: No
Accepts Application Updates: No
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University Mission:
Chicago Medical School educates physicians and scientists dedicated to providing exemplary, compassionate patient care and excellence in scientific discovery within an interprofessional environment.
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University Vision:
To be an outstanding community-based medical school with excellence and innovation in medical education, scientific discovery and clinical care.
Older Essays:
Former Prompts (before 23-24 cycle)
- Please specifically discuss how, if admitted to our program, your admission would contribute to the diversity of the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science community. (150 words)
- What creative/innovative ways have you found to continue to build upon the competencies for entering medical students during the pandemic? (150 words)
- Briefly share your plans for the upcoming academic year? Do you plan to work, conduct research, volunteer in a health care setting, participate in community service, attend school, travel, participate in leisure activities or other activities. (150 words)
- Has persistence ever paid off for you? Describe the situation. (150 words)