Creighton University Secondary Application

Creighton University Secondary Essay Prompts

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Prompts have been updated June 2023. (Older essays, if available are below)

Prompts:

• Please state your reasons for applying to Creighton University School of Medicine. (2000 characters)
• In Creighton’s Jesuit, Catholic tradition, the mission of the School of Medicine is to improve the human condition with a diverse body of students, faculty and staff who provide excellence in educating students, physicians and the public, advancing knowledge and providing comprehensive patient care. Please describe the role(s) you can play in helping the School of Medicine achieve its mission. (2000 characters)
• How have your experiences with diverse populations prepared you for being a future physician? (2000 characters)
• Describe how you have dealt with a personal challenge or major obstacle that you have overcome. Focus on what you learned about yourself and how it will help you during the challenges you might face in medical school. (2000 characters)
• Describe how the COVID pandemic prepared you for medical school? Include in your answer how it impacted your decision to apply to medical school and what you learned about yourself from the pandemic. (2000 characters)
• Please describe your current activities/employment if you are not currently enrolled as a fulltime student. (2000 characters)

Primary Deadline: Usually around Nov 1st
Secondary Deadline: Usually around Jan 15th
Secondary Fee: $100
FAP Waiver: Full Fee Waived
Casper Required: No
PREview Required: No
Screens Applications: Yes
Accepts Application Updates: Yes/Portal

Creighton University School of Medicine Mission:

In Creighton’s Jesuit, Catholic tradition, the mission of the School of Medicine is to improve the human condition with a diverse body of students, faculty and staff who provide excellence in educating learners, health care professionals, and the public; advancing knowledge; and, providing comprehensive patient care.

Creighton University School of Medicine Vision:

United by our Jesuit, Catholic identity, we transform learners into exceptional health care professionals and scientists who are leaders in advancing medicine, health, and well-being.