University of Arizona, Phoenix Secondary Application

University of Arizona, Phoenix 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:

Primary Deadline: Usually around Nov 14st
Secondary Deadline: Usually around Oct 15th
Secondary Fee: $85
FAP Waiver: Full Fee Waived
Casper Required: No
PREview Required:
Screens Applications: Yes
Accepts Application Updates: No

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Mission:

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix inspires and trains exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders to optimize health and health care in Arizona and beyond. We are uniquely positioned to accelerate the biomedical and economic engines in Phoenix and the State by leveraging our vital relationships with key clinical and community partners. 

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Values:

• Collaboration
• Community
• Diversity
• Excellence
• Innovation
• Integrity
• Servant Leadership

Older Essays:

Required Essays:

• What is the most important quality you seek in a medical school, and how does the UA College of Medicine-Phoenix embody that for you?
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• What achievement are you most proud of? What aspect of this achievement will you bring to our medical school?
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• The UA College of Medicine – Phoenix practices Inclusive Excellence, which celebrates the differences, talents, and unique qualities of all individuals. Describe a circumstance where you sought to learn about a culture, group, or idea different than your own and how that impacted you.
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Optional Essays:

• I previously applied to any medical school (select yes if you submitted a primary or secondary application). If yes, how are you a stronger applicant this cycle?
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• Please reflect on your entire application, is there anything you would like to further explain to the Admissions Committee? Do not repeat any information already mentioned in the national or secondary applications.
• Please reference the Work/Activities section. If any of the competencies were unmatched, please provide an explanation below.

Required

• What achievement are you most proud of in your life? What aspect(s) of this achievement will you bring to our medical school? (1000 characters)
• The UA College of Medicine – Phoenix practices Inclusive Excellence, which celebrates the differences, talents, and unique qualities of all individuals. Please describe how you will pursue Inclusive Excellence in your studies while contributing to the collaborative environment at the College of Medicine – Phoenix. (1000 characters)
• Servant Leadership is a Core Value and Attribute we deem essential for our students to possess. To us, it is service to others where one possesses personal humility along with a strong professional will. Describe a time where you have practiced this skill or have seen this in another. What traits were exemplified, and how will you apply these traits to your career in medicine? (1000 characters)
• Throughout your application you have given us a sense of how you intend to contribute to the UA College of Medicine – Phoenix. We would now like to know about how you anticipate the UA College of Medicine – Phoenix will contribute to your goals and passion for medicine. What aspects of our program and community appeals most to you, and how do you plan to make use of specific resources and opportunities here? (1000 characters)

Optional

• Were there any significant disruptions in your academic, volunteer, work, or personal life related to COVID-19 that you would like to bring to the attention of the Admissions Committee? (1000 characters)
• Please reflect on your entire application, is there anything you would like to further share with the Admissions Committee? Items to consider: connection(s) to Phoenix and/or our medical community, your plan during this application season, gap(s) in your education, personal and/or academic challenges. Do not repeat any information already mentioned in the primary or secondary applications. (1000 characters)
• I previously applied to any medical school (select yes if you submitted a primary or secondary application). (Yes/No)
  If yes, please provide specific examples that illustrate how you are a stronger applicant this cycle. (1000 characters)