University of Maryland Secondary Application

University of Maryland 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:

• How would you describe your cultural background? (optional, 1000 characters)
• Describe here the reason why you are specifically interested in attending the University of Maryland School of Medicine. (1000 characters)
• Have you previously met or attended/seen a presentation by a University of Maryland School of Medicine Admissions

  staff member at an open house, college fair, conference, school visit, etc.? If yes, please explain. (1000 characters)

• Aside from summer and holiday breaks, have there been any pauses or delays in your education semesters between high school and college, during college, or after college? If yes, please explain (1000 characters)
• Please describe what you will be doing during the 2023-2024 academic year. If you graduated/will graduate in 2023, what are your plans for the coming year until you matriculate to medical school? (1000 characters)
• Briefly describe your most meaningful exposure to clinical medicine. (1500 characters)
• Briefly describe your most satisfying experience related to community service. (1500 characters)
• Without limiting the discussion to your own identity, please describe how you envision contributing to the values of equity and inclusivity at our School of Medicine, and in the medical profession. (1500 characters)
• What does it mean to you to enter into a profession? (1500 characters)
• If you’ve experienced academic challenges while in college and/or graduate or professional school, please describe and explain below. Please be sure to include withdrawals, incompletes, poor grades, etc. (Optional, 1000 characters)
• Please indicate the MD/PhD program you are most interested in (drop-down menu).
• Why are you applying to the MD/PhD Program at the UMSOM? (2500 characters)

Primary Deadline: Usually around Nov 1st
Secondary Deadline: Usually around Nov 15th
Secondary Fee: $80
FAP Waiver: No
Casper Required: No
PREview Required: No
Screens Applications: No
Accepts Application Updates: Yes/Email

University of Maryland School of Medicine Mission:

The University of Maryland School of Medicine is dedicated to providing excellence in biomedical education, basic and clinical research, quality patient care and service to improve the health of the citizens of Maryland and beyond. The School is committed to the education and training of medical, MD/PhD, graduate, physical therapy and medical and research technology students. We will recruit and develop faculty to serve as exemplary role models for our students.

University of Maryland School of Medicine Vision:

The University of Maryland School of Medicine will achieve international eminence as an academic institution in undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate and continuing professional education; basic and clinical research; clinical practice and service; public health and prevention; and responsiveness to its community.

The School of Medicine, in an environment with both rapid scientific and technological advances and economic changes, will be recognized for its excellence and innovation in:

• Education
• Research
• Patient Care
• Community Service

University of Maryland School of Medicine Values:

• Excellence
• Leadership
• Diversity
• Social and Public Health Responsibility
• Collaboration and Communication
• Respect, Ethical Behavior and Professionalism
• Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability

Older Essays:

• Briefly describe your most important exposure to clinical medicine.
• Briefly describe your most satisfying experience related to community service.
• What does it mean to you to enter into a profession?

Required if you have applicable disruptions in your academic career.

• If you’ve experienced academic problems while in college and/or graduate or professional school please describe and explain below. Please be sure to include withdrawals, incompletes, poor grades, etc. (1000 characters)

Required

• Please explain what you will be doing during the 2022-2023 academic year. If you graduated/will graduate in 2022, what are your plans during this gap year? (1000 characters)
• Briefly describe your most important exposure to clinical medicine (1500 characters)
• Briefly describe your most satisfying experience related to community service. (1500 characters)
• Without limiting the discussion to your own identity, please describe how you envision contributing to the core values of diversity and inclusion at our School of Medicine, and in the medical profession. (1500 characters)
• What does it mean to you to enter into a profession? (1500 characters)

Optional

• If a specific medical school application activity was impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, please describe the activity, the time period during which it was to take place, and any relevant contact information (1000 characters)
• Please let us know if you have a specific reason you are interested in attending the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and/or if you have any special ties to our institution (1000 characters)