Essay Topics (2024 - 2025)

1. Mizzou Med Interest Essay: Why are you interested in attending the University of Missouri School of Medicine? (Required, 1200 characters)

2. Unique Perspectives Essay: How will you add a unique perspective to the medical school and the practice of medicine? (Required, 1200 characters)

3. Inclusive Learning Environment Essay: How will you contribute to an inclusive learning environment at the medical school and the practice of medicine? (Required, 2000 characters)

5. Additional Information/Updates Essay: Is there anything that was not fully addressed in your application and/or any additional updates since submitting the AMCAS application? (Required, 2000 characters)

6. Reapplicant Essay: (if applicable) Have you applied to the University of Missouri School of Medicine before? Yes/NoIf yes: Since your last application attempt how has your application improved? (3000 characters)

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Essay Topics ('23 – '24)

1. Why are you interested in attending the University of Missouri School of Medicine? (1200 characters)

2. How will you add a unique perspective to the medical school and the practice of medicine? (1200 characters)

3. How will you contribute to an inclusive learning environment at the medical school and the practice of medicine? (2000 characters)

4. Is there anything that was not fully addressed in your application and/or any additional updates since submitting the AMCAS application? (2000 characters)

5. (Re-applicant essay): Since your last application attempt how has your application improved? (3000 characters)

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Essay Topics ('22 – '23)

1. Please describe any element within your candidacy not fully addressed on the AMCAS application that you want the Admissions Committee to consider. (1200 characters)

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2. Please let us know information regarding how you heard about our school, and any factors (programs, people, mission, geography ect.) that led you to apply. (1200 characters)

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3. Please discuss (e.g. using specific personal traits, education, life experiences, etc.)

1) how you will add to the overall diversity of the medical school and the practice of medicine AND

2) how you will contribute to an inclusive learning environment at the medical school and the practice of medicine. (2000 characters)

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4. Has COVID-19 significantly impacted your medical school application?

(This question is optional, and if your application wasn't greatly impacted by the pandemic, then don't feel like you have to answer.) [check yes/no]

If yes:

Please think about how the following were impacted, but do not limit your response to these considerations:

a. Volunteering experiences

b. Health care experiences (shadowing and direct patient care experiences)

c. Academics and MCAT (pass fail courses, online courses, etc.)

(2000 characters)

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5. Have you previously applied to the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine? (check yes/no)

[If yes] In the space provided below, please provide the Admissions Committee with a brief application history (including when you first applied and the number of application attempts). Please describe in detail the ways in which this application is superior to your previous application(s). (3000 characters)

Essay Topics ('21 – '22)

1. Please let us know information regarding how you heard about our school, and any factors (programs, people, mission, geography etc.) that led you to apply. (1200 characters)

2. Please discuss (e.g. using specific personal traits, education, life experiences, etc.): How will you add to the overall diversity of the medical school and the practice of medicine AND How will you contribute to an inclusive learning environment at the medical school and the practice of medicine. (2000 characters)

3. Please describe any element within your candidacy not fully addressed on the AMCAS
application that you want the Admissions Committee to consider. Please include
information regarding how you heard about our school, and any factors(programs,
people, mission, geography etc.) that led you to apply. (2000 characters)

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REAPPLICANT ESSAY:

1. In the space provided below, please provide the Admissions Committee with a brief
application history (including when you first applied and the number of application
attempts). Please describe in detail the ways in which this application is superior to your
previous application(s).

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OPTIONAL QUESTION:

1. Has COVID-19 significantly impacted your medical school application? (Optional, 2000 characters)

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Essay Topics (’20 – ’21)

1. Additional Information Essay: Please describe any element within your candidacy not fully addressed on the AMCAS application that you want the Admissions Committee to consider. (1,200 max characters)

2. MIZZOU Med Essay: Please let us know information regarding how you heard about our school, and any factors (programs, people, mission, geography etc.) that led you to apply. (1,200 max characters)

3. Diversity Essay: Please discuss (e.g. using specific personal traits, education, life experiences, etc.) how you will add to the overall diversity of the medical school and the practice of medicine AND how you will contribute to an inclusive learning environment at the medical school and the practice of medicine. (2,000 max characters)

OPTIONAL QUESTION:

1. Has COVID-19 significantly impacted your 2021 medical school application? (This question is optional, and if your application wasn't greatly impacted by the pandemic, then don't feel like you have to answer.) (2,000 max characters)

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Essay Topics ('19 – '20)

1. Please describe any element within your candidacy not fully addressed on the AMCAS application that you want the Admissions Committee to consider. Please include information regarding how you heard about our school, and any factors(programs, people, mission, geography etc.) that led you to apply. (2000 characters)

2. Please discuss (e.g. using specific personal traits, education, life experiences, etc.) how you will add to the overall diversity of the medical school and the practice of medicine AND how you will contribute to an inclusive learning environment at the medical school and the practice of medicine. (2000 characters)

3. Re-applicant Essay: In the space provided below, please provide the Admissions Committee with a brief application history (including when you first applied and the number of application attempts). Please describe in detail the ways in which this application is superior to your previous application(s).

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Essay Topics ('18 – '19)

1. Please describe any element within your candidacy not fully addressed on the AMCAS application that you want the Admissions Committee to consider. Please include information regarding how you heard about our school, and any factors(programs, people, mission, geography etc.) that led you to apply. (2000 characters including spaces)

2. Please discuss (e.g. using specific personal traits, education, life experiences, etc.) how you will add to the overall diversity of the medical school and the practice of medicine AND how you will contribute to an inclusive learning environment at the medical school and the practice of medicine. (2000 characters including spaces)

3. If you have previously applied to University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine: please provide the Admissions Committee with a brief application history (including when you first applied and the number of application attempts). Please describe in detail the ways in which this application is superior to your previous application(s) (3000 characters including spaces)

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Essay Topics ('17 – '18)

1. Please describe any element within your candidacy not fully addressed on the AMCAS application that you want the Admissions Committee to consider. Please include information regarding how you heard about our school, and any factors(programs, people, mission, geography etc.) that led you to apply. (2000 char)

2. Please discuss (e.g. using specific personal traits, education, life experiences, etc.) how you will add to the overall diversity of the medical school and the practice of medicine AND how you will contribute to an inclusive learning environment at the medical school and the practice of medicine. (2000 char)

3. Have you previously applied to the University of Missouri “ Columbia School of Medicine? (Yes/No) In the space provided below, please provide the Admissions Committee with a brief application history (including when you first applied and the number of application attempts). Please describe in detail the ways in which this application is superior to your previous application(s). (3000 characters)

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Essay Topics ('16 – '17)

1. Additional Information Essay: Please describe any element within your candidacy not fully addressed on the AMCAS application that you want the Admissions Committee to consider. Please include information regarding how you heard about our school, and any factors (programs, people, mission, geography etc.) that led you to apply. (2000 characters max)

2. Diversity Essay: Please outline how you might add to the overall diversity of the medical school and the practice of medicine. This could reference specific personal traits, education, life experiences, etc. (2000 characters max)

3. Re-applicant Essay: In the space provided below, please provide the Admissions Committee with a brief application history (including when you first applied and the number of application attempts). Please describe in detail the ways in which this application is superior to your previous application(s). (3000 characters max)

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Essay Topics ('15 – '16)

1. Please describe any element within your candidacy not fully addressed on the AMCAS application that you want the Admissions Committee to consider. Please include information regarding how you heard about our school, and any factors(programs, people, mission, geography etc.) that led you to apply. (2000 characters)

2. Please outline how you might add to the overall diversity of the medical school and the practice of medicine. This could reference specific personal traits, education, life experiences, etc. (2000 characters)

3. For Re-applicants: In the space provided below, please provide the Admissions Committee with a brief application history (including when you first applied and the number of application attempts). Please describe in detail the ways in which this application is superior to your previous application(s). (3000 characters)

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Essay Topics ('14 – '15)

1. Please describe any element within your candidacy not fully addressed on the AMCAS application that you want the Admissions Committee to consider. Please include information regarding how you heard about our school, and any factors(programs, people, mission, geography etc.) that led you to apply. (2000 characters)

2. Please outline how you might add to the overall diversity of the medical school and the practice of medicine. This could reference specific personal traits, education, life experiences, etc. (2000 characters)

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Essay Topics ('13 – '14)

1. Please describe any element within your candidacy not fully addressed on the AMCAS application that you want the Admissions Committee to consider. Please include information regarding how you heard about our school, and any factors(programs, people, mission, geography etc.) that led you to apply. (Max 2000 Characters)

2. Please outline how you might add to the overall diversity of the medical school and the practice of medicine. This could reference specific personal traits, education, life experiences, etc. (Max 2000 Characters)

3. For re-applicants: In the space provided below, please provide the Admissions Committee with a brief application history (including when you first applied and the number of application attempts). Please describe in detail the ways in which this application is superior to your previous application(s). (3000 character limit)