University of Minnesota - Secondary Essay Prompts

1 .Which mission are you interested in being considered for? You may only choose one. General Admission Rural Health Indigenous Health *These are in the form of radio buttons in the application with branching logic for Rural Health and Indigenous Health Rural Health interest: Only able to answer this question if you selected rural health for the mission question The University of Minnesota Medical School is dedicated to educating future physicians who have demonstrated an interest in serving patients and families in rural Minnesota. Reflect on what “rural Minnesota community” means to you. Describe your experience in and ties to rural Minnesota areas. What do you view as the greatest healthcare practice needs in rural Minnesota, and how will your future practice help fill these needs? Indigenous Health and Community interest: Only able to answer this question if you selected indigenous health for the mission question The University of Minnesota Medical School is dedicated to educating future physicians who have demonstrated an interest in serving Indigenous communities. Describe your experience in and ties to Indigenous communities. What do you view as the greatest healthcare needs in Indigenous communities, and how will your future practice help fill these needs?

2 .Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of the University of Minnesota Medical School. Explain how a learning environment that embodies these values is crucial to the education of tomorrow’s physicians. Reflect on how you might contribute to this learning environment. Share specific examples from professional or personal experiences to support your explanation and reflection.

3 .Describe a time when you used critical thinking to solve a problem that you encountered in any realm where you asked questions, gathered information, thought through possible solutions and their alternatives, and evaluated what you did critically. Please include in your discussion what you learned from this experience.

4 .Describe a time when you experienced an obstacle, challenge or failure. How did it affect you? What did you learn?

5 .Why do you want to go to medical school in the state of MN? (Consider the state of Minnesota and its population.)

6 .How have your individual experiences and identity shaped who you are and who you will be as a physician?

7 .What other pertinent information would you like to bring to the attention of the Admissions Committee? This is an opportunity for you to discuss an aspect of your journey to medicine that you have not already presented in your application. You may also update us with any current experiences that were not included in your AMCAS application.