Tulane University Secondary Application

Tulane University Secondary Essay Prompts

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

Prompts:

Required

• Tulane University School of Medicine’s mission statement states: We improve human health and foster healthy communities through discovery and translation of the best science into clinical practice and education; to deliver the highest quality patient care and prepare the next generation of distinguished clinical and scientific leaders. Briefly describe the reasons for your interest in Tulane University School of Medicine. (150 words)
• What disparities in health do you believe are pertinent to the New Orleans patient population? How would you attempt to address them as a medical student at Tulane? You may support your answer by using past involvement working in a similar patient population to compare and/or describe your interest in any student activities offered at Tulane or in New Orleans. (150 words)
• Who knows you best and how would they describe you? (150 words)
• What have you been pursuing since you graduated?
• Please list any leadership positions (clubs, organizations, paid work) you may have held. (100 words)
• Please list your hobbies and major non-academic interest. (150 words)
• In what ways did the COVID-19 pandemic alter/interrupt your medical school application?

Optional

• Tulane University School of Medicine values the diversity of its patients, faculty, staff, and students. Do you identify with a particular group that you believe is underrepresented among medical professionals? These include groups oriented around, but not limited to: ethnicity, race, sexuality, religion, disability, and economic background. (60 words)

Primary Deadline: Usually around Oct 15th
Secondary Deadline: Usually round Nov 15th
Secondary Fee: $125
FAP Waiver: Full Fee Waived
Casper Required: Yes
PREview Required: No
Screens Applications: No
Accepts Application Updates: Yes/Portal

Tulane University School of Medicine Mission:

We improve human health and foster healthy communities through discovery and translation of the best science into clinical practice and education; to deliver the highest quality patient care and prepare the next generation of distinguished clinical and scientific leaders.

Tulane University School of Medicine Vision:

To be a distinctive, preeminent research-intensive medical school, transforming health through discovery, lifelong learning, and patient-centered health care.

Tulane University School of Medicine Values:

• Accountability
• Compassion
• Quality
• Collaboration
• Integrity
• Diversity
• Creativity