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University of California, Riverside Secondary Application

University of California, Riverside Secondary Application Prompts

Prompts

The mission of the UCR School of Medicine is to improve the health of the people of California and, especially, to serve Inland Southern California by training a diverse workforce of physicians and by developing innovative research and health care delivery programs that will improve the health of the medically underserved in the region and become models to be emulated throughout the state and nation. What experiences, skills, and abilities will you bring to the class to fulfill this mission?

(250 words)

The values of the UCR SOM are integrity, innovation, inclusion, excellence, accountability and respect. Please choose one of the values and tell us how you have personally experienced it or have seen it emulated in a clinical setting.

(250 words)

In what type of healthcare setting do you see yourself practicing medicine?

(250 words)

Tell us about a personal challenge you have faced in your life thus far and how you demonstrated resilience and grit to overcome it. [Please do not write about studying for or taking the MCAT.]

(250 words)

Optional

(250 words)

If there is anything you would like the committee to consider about your candidacy that is not explained elsewhere in your application, please use this space to tell us.

(250 Words)

If you answered Yes, please explain your connection to Inland Southern California and the mission of the UC Riverside School of Medicine

(100 words) 

About University of California, Riverside

Mission

The mission of the UCR School of Medicine is to improve the health of the people of California and, especially, to serve Inland Southern California by training a diverse workforce of physicians and by developing innovative research and health care delivery programs that will improve the health of the medically underserved in the region and become models to be emulated throughout the state and nation.

Values

  • Inclusion
  • Integrity
  • Innovation
  • Excellence
  • Accountability
  • Respect

Important details​

Primary Deadline: Usually around Nov 1st
Secondary Deadline:
Usually around Nov 15th
Secondary Fee: $105
FAP Waiver: Full Fee Waived
Casper Required: No
PREview Required: No
Screens Applications: Yes
Accepts Application Updates: Yes/Email

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