University of Cincinnati Secondary Application

University of Cincinnati 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:

• The University of Cincinnati’s Next Lives Here initiative includes three platforms:

  Inclusion: Intentionally engaging people and the contribution of diverse ideas.

  Innovation: Challenging existing practices and paradigms and discovering the unknown.

  Impact: Positively transforming our community and society in measurable ways.

  The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Mission:

  We work together in a spirit of collaboration, inclusion, and service: To educate and train the physicians, scientists, and health professionals of tomorrow; To advance knowledge through impactful, innovative research; To improve health and well-being through compassionate, patient-centered care.

  Considering the UCCOM mission, tell us why you’re applying here and how our mission aligns with your own. (Your response is limited to 2000 characters)

• The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Values:

  We are committed to excellence, diversity, and integrity in our students, faculty, staff, and all of our activities. We provide an inclusive environment where innovation and freedom of intellectual inquiry flourish.

  Please share your personal journey to a career in medicine and let us know how the UCCOM values align with your own. (Your response is limited to 2000 characters.)

• Academic Impact of COVID-19 (optional)

  Please explain, if applicable, any ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic specifically and negatively impacted and/or caused significant hardship for your academic performance between the months of March 2020 and September 2022. (Your response is limited to 2000 characters.)

• Non-Academic Impact of COVID-19 (optional)

  We understand that all applicants have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Please use the space below to describe any personal (ie, non-academic) life-altering experiences or changes to your plans related to the pandemic between March 2020 and September 2022. (Your response is limited to 2000 characters.)

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

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Mission:

Our mission is to improve health for all through:

• Personalized care embracing best clinical practices
• Innovative interdisciplinary research
• Premier clinical and scientific training
• Creative community partnerships

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Vision:

Through collaboration and innovation, we will be the leader in improving the health of our local and global community.

Older Essays:

Required

• Please explain both of the following: 1) the specific reason(s) you have chosen to apply to the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and 2) how you will utilize the unique features of our curriculum, institution, city, and/or our mission to achieve your career goals. (2000 characters)
• Please describe the reasons that you have chosen to specifically apply your skills to the career of a physician and what specific ways your personality, talents, attributes, etc. will contribute to the practice of clinical medicine. (2000 characters)
• The University of Cincinnati is highly committed to selecting and cultivating students who can transform the field of medicine through the use of their distinct talents and attributes. Please tell us how you offer “diversity of thought” to our incoming class. Please also consider sharing unique, personally important, and/or challenging factors in your background that represent the diversity that you bring. (2000 characters)

Optional

• Please explain, if applicable, any ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic specifically and negatively impacted and/or caused significant hardship for your academic performance between the months of March 2020 and September, 2022. (2000 characters)
• We understand that all applicants have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Please use the space below to describe any personal (ie, non-academic) life-altering experiences or changes to your plans related to the pandemic between March 2020 and September 2022. (2000 characters)