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Leonard M. Miller (University of Miami) Secondary Application

Leonard M. Miller (University of Miami) Secondary Application Prompts

Prompts have been updated November 2023

Prompts

What have you done during the recent COVID-19 pandemic that will better prepare you to be a medical student and future physician?

Why have you selected the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine for your medical education? Please be as specific as possible.

Please provide a chronological list with dates AND a brief description of your clinical experiences/shadowing.

Please provide a chronological list with dates of your community service/volunteering.

Please discuss a situation where you had to use your leadership skills.

Please briefly discuss your research experience.

Please provide a chronological list with dates of your employment.

What have you done to help identify, address and correct an issue of systemic discrimination?

Choose one of the following prompts (you can't do both):Provide a description of any activities involving the FINE ARTS (dance, drama, music, art, photography, etc. ORProvide a description of any activities involving SPORTS (organized team sports, recreational activities that you play, watch or follow)

Optional

Describe your most meaningful involvement in STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS.

Provide a description of your most memorable TRAVEL experience.

Provide a description of your HOBBIES and what you do for fun and relaxation.

About Leonard M. Miller (University of Miami)

Mission

The mission of the Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and the University of Miami Health System is to be a state-of-the-art academic medical center. This will be accomplished by:

  • Delivering high-quality, compassionate health care
  • Leading life-changing discoveries and transforming patient care through innovative research
  • Educating the next generation of medical leader
  • Promoting the health and well-being of our community
  • Nurturing diversity, equity and inclusivity

Important details​

Primary Deadline: Usually around Dec 1st
Secondary Deadline
: Usually around January 15th
Secondary Fee: $90
FAP Waiver: Full Fee Waived
Casper Required: Yes
PREview Required: No
Screens Applications: No
Accepts Application Updates: Yes

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Required Prompts

  • Briefly describe the one clinical experience you have had that has most significantly influenced your decision to study medicine. Do not replicate your AMCAS personal statement.
  • Why have you selected the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine for your medical education? Please be as specific as possible. | How to Answer Secondary Prompts about “Why Us”
  • Please provide a chronological list with dates of your clinical experiences/shadowing.
  • Please provide a chronological list with dates of your community service/volunteering.
  • Please discuss a situation where you had to use your leadership skills.
  • Please briefly discuss your research experience.
  • Please provide a chronological list with dates of your employment.

Optional Prompts

  • Please provide a description of any activities involving the FINE ARTS (dance, drama, music, art, photography, etc.)
  • Please provide a description of any activities involving SPORTS (organized team sports, recreational activities that you play, watch or follow)
  • Describe your most meaningful involvement in STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS.
  • Please provide a description of your most memorable TRAVEL experience.
  • Please provide a description of your HOBBIES and what you do for fun and relaxation.

Required Prompts

  • What have you done during the recent COVID-19 pandemic that will better prepare you to be a medical student and future physician? (500 words)
  • Why have you selected the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine for your medical education? Please be as specific as possible (500 words)
  • Please provide a chronological list with dates AND a brief description of your clinical experiences/shadowing. (500 words)
  • Please provide a chronological list with dates of your community service/volunteering. (500 words)
  • Please provide a chronological list with dates of your community service/volunteering. (500 words)
  • Please briefly discuss your research experience. (500 words)
  • Please provide a chronological list with dates of your employment. (500 words)
  • What have you done to help identify, address and correct an issue of systemic discrimination? (500 words)

Optional Prompts

  • Provide a description of any activities involving the FINE ARTS (dance, drama, music, art, photography, etc. OR Provide a description of any activities involving SPORTS (organized team sports, recreational activities that you play, watch or follow) (500 words)
  • Describe your most meaningful involvement in STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS. (500 words)
  • Provide a description of your most memorable TRAVEL experience. (500 words)
  • Provide a description of your HOBBIES and what you do for fun and relaxation. (500 words)

Other Prompts

  • If you applied previously, describe how you have strengthened your candidacy since your last application? (500 words)

Advisor Preference

Thank you for the info! Knowing if you have advisor preferences and who they are helps us make sure we have the proper resources to take care of every student who wants to work with us! This is not your official selection. After you sign up, you'll be sent a form to fill out!

Every one of our advisors were hand-picked by Dr. Gray and are all experts dedicated to helping you get into medical school. When you sign up, you'll receive an email to complete your official request about who you prefer and who might be a good fit. After you fill out that form, we'll get you set up!

Right now, Carlos Tapia, former Director of Admissions at TCU and former Director of Student Affairs at Icahn Mount Sinai, and Courtney Lewis, former Director of Admissions at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine are the two advisor who have remaining availability. Both are experts at helping their students get into great medical schools across the country, both MD and DO! Dr. Crispen and Deana Golini are available on a case-by-case basis for 20-hour package students. Remember, we're a small team and everyone on the team has amazing admissions experience and a proven track record of getting students into med schools across the country!