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University of South Carolina-Columbia Secondary Application

University of South Carolina-Columbia Secondary Application Prompts

Prompts have been updated November 2023

Prompts

What additional qualifications have you acquired since your last application? (if applicable)

Do you have any other ties to South Carolina that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider? (if applicable)

What are your medical practice goals?

Describe your employment status since you completed your bachelor's degree (part-time, full-time, and dates) (only if you have graduated).

In what region of the country do you want to practice medicine? Why?

What areas of medicine are you interested in at this time, or what areas do you plan to pursue?

Do you have any accomplishments or experiences that make you a unique applicant?

Explain any impact that COVID-19 may have had on your educational, research, volunteering, or employment plans.

Working as part of a team is an important aspect of your medical education at our School of Medicine and as a practitioner in the future. Please share at least one experience where you worked as part of a team to accomplish a goal/objective. What was your role as a part of the team and what did you learn from working with others? How did you deal with conflict on the team and/or working with a team member who you disagreed with?

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About University of South Carolina-Columbia

Mission

We serve the people of South Carolina and beyond through exemplary medical and health education, transformative research, and compassionate patient care.

Vision

To be part of a vibrant academic health center that provides access to the best evidence-based medical care and biomedical education, supported by research and cutting-edge technologies.

Values

  • Excellence: We are committed to achieving the highest levels of personal and professional performance in all our endeavors.
  • Professionalism: We adhere to the highest standards of behavior guided by the values and practices of our professions.
  • Collaboration: We partner with individuals, teams, institutions and communities to enhance the value of our efforts.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: We create and sustain an inclusive and diverse environment, demonstrating in word and deed our commitment to valuing and supporting each other and those whom we serve.
  • Compassion: We are resolute in our efforts to relieve suffering and promote fairness.

Important details​

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

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What are your medical practice goals?

Describe your employment status since you completed your bachelor's degree (part-time, full-time, and dates)

In what region of the country do you want to practice medicine? Why?

What areas of medicine are you interested in at this time, or what areas do you plan to pursue?

Do you have any accomplishments or experiences that make you a unique applicant?

Explain any impact that COVID-19 may have had on your educational, research, volunteering or employment plans.

We desire to train students and physicians to work with the diverse patients of our state and nation. Please share at least one experience that has impacted your appreciation for diversity and your ability to relate to those who are unlike you. Do share what you learned from the experience as well.

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