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University of Kentucky Secondary Application

University of Kentucky Secondary Application Prompts

Prompts have been updated November 2023

Prompts

Why have you chosen to apply to the University of Kentucky College of Medicine?

(1500 characters)

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine's (UKCOM) mission statement promotes a diverse and inclusive environment that provides excellence in education, equitable health care, and transformative research to improve the health and wellness of Kentuckians and beyond. Please describe how your past experiences or future plans contribute to enriching and enhancing the learning environment at UKCOM.

(1500 characters)

UKCOM provides MD programs at four campuses including the Lexington Campus, the Morehead Campus (Rural Physician Leadership Program), the Bowling Green Campus, and the Northern Kentucky Campus. You will apply to one of the four UK College of Medicine campuses. Please indicate your campus choice. Please elaborate on why this is your preferred campus.

(700 characters)

What competencies and qualities do you feel a physician should possess?

(1500 characters)

Describe a personal activity involving advocacy and/or community service that has impacted your personal values about delivering equitable patient care.

(2000 characters)

Describe an experience or situation which made you feel grateful?

(1500 characters)

It is impossible to have predicted the drastic impact caused by the novel coronavirus identified as COVID-19. Describe how this has impacted your social interactions, connections with peers, and perception of teamwork

(1500 characters)

Please share unique, personally important, and/or challenging facts in your life and/or work experiences. Please discuss how such factors have influenced your goals and preparation for a career in medicine.

(2500 characters)

Describe a situation where you were not in the majority.

(1500 characters)

If you are a non-Kentucky resident, you are required to elaborate on your Kentucky ties if applicable (personal, familial e.g.)

(700 characters)

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About University of Kentucky

Mission

The College of Medicine promotes a diverse and inclusive environment that provides excellence in education, equitable health care, and transformative research to improve the health and wellness of Kentuckians and beyond.

Vision

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is a national leader in solving the challenges in health care through transdisciplinary and transformational research, education, and advanced clinical care.

Values

  • Diversity – We welcome and embrace diversity as a quality improvement strategy that will positively impact all functional areas of the college.
  • Innovation – We will use creative initiatives to produce tangible outcomes in college processes and actions resulting in a critical mass of students, faculty and executives.
  • Respect – We will encourage personal and group differences and use them to provide optimal solutions to health care disparities and to foster social justice in the educational and work environments.
  • Compassion – We will practice self-reflection and be empathetic to the thoughts, needs and feelings of others.
  • Teamwork – We will foster a climate of partnership and collaboration to create positive outcomes for all those engaged in teaching and learning.

Important details​

Primary Deadline: Usually around Nov 1st
Secondary Deadline: Usually around Nov 30th
Secondary Fee: $50
FAP Waiver: Full Fee Waived
Casper Required: No
PREview Required: No
Screens Applications: No for Residents/Yes for Out of State Residents
Accepts Application Updates: No

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Old essays

Why have you chosen to apply to the University of Kentucky College of Medicine?

(1000 characters)

How to Answer Secondary Prompts about “Why Us”

Please elaborate on personal characteristics and any accomplishments and experiences that you feel help to demonstrate your potential to contribute to the college and to the profession of medicine.

(1000 characters)

How to Answer “Why Should We Accept You?” in Your Secondaries

Please elaborate on any Kentucky ties: personal, familial, etc.

(1000 characters)

What competencies and qualities do you feel a physician should possess?

(1500 characters)

Describe the most significant community service activity in which you have participated. What did you learn from that experience?

(2000 characters)

Describe an experience or situation which made you feel grateful?

(1500 characters)

In providing patient care, should physicians maintain emotional distance or empathize with patients' emotional states?

(1500 characters)

Describe a situation in your undergraduate education when you felt alive and engaged in learning.

(1500 characters)

Please share unique, personally important, and/or challenging facts in your background, such as the quality of your early educational environment, socioeconomic status, culture, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, or life or work experiences. Please discuss how such factors have influenced your goals and preparation for a career in medicine.

(2500 characters)

How to Write About Diversity in Your Secondary Essays
How to Write About Your Obstacles, Challenges, and Problems in your Secondary Essays

Former Prompts (before 23-24 cycle)

  • Please elaborate on why this is your preferred campus. (1000 characters)
  • What competencies and qualities do you feel a physician should possess? (1000 characters)
  • Describe a personal activity involving advocacy, social justice, and/or civic engagement that has impacted your personal values about delivering equitable patient care. (1500 characters)
  • Describe an experience or situation which made you feel grateful? (1000 characters)
  • In providing patient care, should physicians maintain emotional distance or empathize with patients’ emotional state? (1000 characters)
  • It is impossible to have predicted the drastic impact caused by the novel coronavirus identified as COVID-19. Describe the impact you have witnessed of this pandemic on those around you. (1500 characters)
  • Please share unique, personally important and/or challenging facts in your background, such as the quality of your early educational environment, socioeconomic status, culture, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, or life/work experiences. Please discuss how such factors have influenced your goals and preparation for a career in medicine. (1750 characters)