SUNY Upstate - Secondary Essay Prompts

1 .If you earned your baccalaureate degree prior to this past June, please provide a brief statement indicating your plans for the upcoming academic year

2 .Which medical specialty do you currently plan to pursue?

3 .You might consider yourself disadvantaged if you grew up in an area that was medically or underserved or had insufficient access to educational opportunities. Do you consider yourself within this description? If you answer Yes please explain your particular circumstances regarding why you consider yourself a disadvantaged applicant.

4 .Describe any ties or meaningful experiences you have had related to Central New York or SUNY Upstate Medical University.

5 .If you are a re-applicant, what steps have you taken to strengthen your candidacy since your last application?

6 .What experiences have you had with underserved communities/populations? What have you learned from these experiences?

7 .The Norton College of Medicine is committed to improving the healthcare of Central New York. How do your career plans advance this mission?

8 .How will you contribute to the diversity of your medical school class and The Norton College of Medicine?