UPenn (Perelman) - Secondary Essay Prompts

1 .Were there challenges related to your academic, professional, and/or personal circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic that you would like to share with the committee?

2 .During the COVID-19 pandemic, if you were offered an option to continue courses with a standard grading system or switch to Pass/Fail, and you elected Pass/Fail, please describe the reason(s) for your decision here.

3 .Have you taken or are you planning to take time off between college graduation and medical school matriculation? If yes, please describe your activities during this time.

4 .Have you participated in any global activities outside of the U.S. prior to submitting your AMCAS application?

5 .How would your life experiences contribute to Perelman? Please explain.

6 .We are all navigating through challenging times at home and abroad, and physicians and physician-scientists must contend with many instances of uncertainty. Please describe a time when you faced a situation that was ambiguous, confusing, or uncertain, and how you navigated making a decision without complete information.

7 .Have you or your family experienced economic hardships, regardless of current income status?

8 .Please share your reasons for applying to the Perelman School of Medicine.