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University of Missouri-Kansas City Secondary Application

University of Missouri – Kansas City Secondary Application Prompts

Prompts have been updated June 2023

Prompts

Please describe how COVID-19 has impacted your pathway to becoming a Physician.

If you are interested in rural healthcare or in practicing a specialty that meets the needs of underserved rural communities, please describe your interest in this aspect of healthcare.

How will your diversity/diverse experiences (e.g., gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, veteran status, from rural or underserved community, first generation student status) add to your career in medicine?

About University of Missouri- Kansas City

Mission

The mission of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and populations through innovative educational programs in medicine and biomedical science, cutting-edge biomedical research, and leadership in academic medicine. The School strives to implement this mission with the highest professional and ethical standards, in a culture of diversity and inclusiveness, and in an environment that enables each individual to develop to his or her full potential.

Vision

UMKC School of Medicine aims to be the anchoring institution for a leading academic health center.

Important details​

Primary Deadline: Usually around Aug 1st
Secondary Deadline
: Usually around September
Secondary Fee: $50
FAP Waiver: Full Fee Waived
Casper Required: No
PREview Required: No
Screens Applications: No
Accepts Application Updates: Yes

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