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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Secondary Application

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at University of Nevada, Las Vegas Secondary Application Prompts

Prompts have been updated June 2023

Prompts

Describe how your background and future goals will contribute to the mission of the UNLV School of Medicine.

(250 words)

Briefly discuss how you envision yourself contributing to the care of our growing and diverse population in the state of Nevada.

(250 words)

Provide a BRIEF chronological summary of your time since graduating from high school up to the point of applying to medical school.

(250 words)

Optional

You are welcome to share with the Admissions Committee any disruptions or impact to your application components, the application process, and/or your personal life due to COVID-19.

(250 words)

If you have any other information you believe is important for the Admissions Committee to consider, please include it here. Do not restate information already in your primary AMCAS application.

(250 words)

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About Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Mission

Our vision is to create a world-class center of excellence and innovation for medical education, patient care, and research that prepares Nevada’s physicians with the most advanced knowledge, treatments, and technologies while serving the health care needs of our diverse urban community.

Values

  • Strive for Excellence
  • Drive Innovation
  • Serve with Compassion and Humility
  • Demonstrate Inclusion
  • Act with Integrity

Important details​

Primary Deadline: Usually around Oct 1st
Secondary Deadline: Usually around Oct 15th
Secondary Fee: $75
FAP Waiver: Full Fee Waived
Casper Required: No
PREview Required:
Screens Applications: Yes
Accepts Application Updates: No

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