USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Secondary Essay Prompts
Avg GPA
3.96
Avg MCAT
520
Class size
131
SJT required
None
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The 2026-2027 prompts
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Collected from public applicant reports. Prompts occasionally change mid cycle, so confirm against your own secondary portal before you submit.
- 01
Do you believe the competitiveness (i.e. course requirements, experiences, academic performance, etc.) of your application for medical school has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic? If yes, please provide specifics as to how your competitiveness was impacted. If no, type "N/A".
1500 characters - 02
What do you see as the most likely practice scenario for your future medical career? (list of options): Private Practice, Academic Medicine, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Other
Not applicable - 03
Describe the knowledge, skills, and attributes you have developed in preparation for the career path you have chosen in the previous question.
1500 characters - 04
The USF Morsani College of Medicine's Scholarly Concentrations program aims to support the educational development of medical students by providing opportunities for academic endeavors in areas of special interest. This program facilitates self-directed learning, enhances interactions between students and fosters relationships between students and faculty. Scholarly concentrations provide a forum where diversity of ideas and perspectives are valued. Each concentration includes elements of course work, practical application and scholarly presentation. Please review our Scholarly Concentrations website to determine which concentration would be of interest to you and answer the following question: a. How would the USF Morsani College of Medicine's Scholarly Concentrations Program help your personal career goals?
1500 charactersOptional - 05
If you have experienced academic difficulties, please explain the situation and how it was resolved. (Please explain all grades less than a "B", including B-, or any "withdrawal" on your transcripts).
2000 charactersOptional
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