Essay Topics ('23 – '24)

Out-of-State Applicants​

Although our primary obligation is to residents of the State of Alabama, we do consider competitive applicants from neighboring states and applicants with strong ties to the State of Alabama.Please write a brief essay explaining your ties to the State of Alabama. (2000 characters)

Optional Essay​

The learning community at the University of South Alabama Whiddon College of Medicine benefits from the inclusion of students with broad life experiences, as well as students from diverse backgrounds. The Admissions Committee encourages you to share life experiences that you may have had and/or important factors in your background that illustrate your readiness for practicing medicine in a multicultural society. (3500 characters)

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Essay Topics ('22 – '23)

1. Although interests may change, what areas of medicine are you primarily interested in at the current time? (200 characters)

Optional Essays:

2. Out-of-State Applicants: Although our primary obligation is to residents of the State of Alabama, we do consider competitive applicants from neighboring states and applicants with strong ties to the State of Alabama. Please write a brief essay explaining your ties to the State of Alabama. (2000 char)

3. The learning community at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine benefits from the inclusion of students with broad life experiences, as well as students from diverse backgrounds. The Admissions Committee encourages you to share life experiences that you may have had and/or important factors in your background that illustrate your readiness for practicing medicine in a multicultural society. (3500 char)

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Essay Topics ('21 – '22)‍

1. Although interests may change, what areas of medicine are you primarily interested in at the current time? (200 characters, not including spaces)

OPTIONAL QUESTIONS:

2. Although our primary obligation is to residents of the State of Alabama, we do consider competitive, out-of-state applicants with strong ties to the State of Alabama. Please write a brief essay explaining your ties to the State of Alabama. (2000 characters)

3. The learning community at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine benefits from the inclusion of students with broad life experiences, as well as students from diverse backgrounds. The Admissions Committee encourages you to share life experiences that you may have had and/or important factors in your background that illustrate your readiness for practicing medicine in a multicultural society. (500 words)

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‍Essay Topics (’20 – ’21) ‍

1. Provide the name, location, and phone number of your current employer. (200 characters, not including spaces)

2. Although interests may change, what areas of medicine are you primarily interested in at the current time? (200 characters, not including spaces)

3. Have you previously applied?

4. Do you have undergraduate research experience? (Y/N)

5. OOS: Although our primary obligation is to residents of the State of Alabama, we do consider competitive, out-of-state applicants with strong ties to the State of Alabama. Please write a brief essay explaining your ties to the State of Alabama.

OPTIONAL QUESTIONS:

1. The learning community at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine benefits from the inclusion of students with broad life experiences, as well as students from diverse backgrounds. The Admissions Committee encourages you to share life experiences that you may have had and/or important factors in your background that illustrate your readiness for practicing medicine in a multicultural society. (500 words)

2. Question regarding COVID.

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Essay Topics ('19 – '20)‍

1. Provide the name, location, and phone number of your current employer. (200 characters, not including spaces)

2. Although interests may change, what areas of medicine are you primarily interested in at the current time? (200 characters, not including spaces)

3. Have you previously applied?

4. Do you have undergraduate research experience? (Y/N)

5. OOS: Although our primary obligation is to residents of the State of Alabama, we do consider competitive, out-of-state applicants with strong ties to the

6. State of Alabama. Please write a brief essay explaining your ties to the State of Alabama.

OPTIONAL QUESTIONS:

1. The learning community at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine benefits from the inclusion of students with

2. broad life experiences, as well as students from diverse backgrounds. The Admissions Committee encourages you to share life experiences that you may have had and/or important factors in your background that illustrate your readiness for practicing medicine in a multicultural society.

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‍Essay Topics ('18 – '19)

Out-of-State Applicants

1. Although our primary obligation is to residents of the State of Alabama, we do consider competitive, out-of-state applicants with strong ties to the State of Alabama.

2. Please write a brief essay explaining your ties to the State of Alabama.

OPTIONAL QUESTION:

1. The learning community at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine benefits from the inclusion of students with broad life experiences, as well as students from diverse backgrounds. The Admissions Committee encourages you to share life experiences that you may have had and/or important factors in your background that illustrate your readiness for practicing medicine in a multicultural society.

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‍Essay Topics ('17 – '18)

OPTIONAL QUESTION:

1. The learning community at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine benefits from the inclusion of students with broad life experiences, as well as students from diverse backgrounds. The Admissions Committee encourages you to share life experiences that you may have had and/or important factors in your background that illustrate your readiness for practicing medicine in a multicultural society.

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‍Essay Topics ('16 – '17)

OPTIONAL QUESTION:

1. The learning community at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine benefits from the inclusion of students with broad life experiences, as well as students from diverse backgrounds. The Admissions Committee encourages you to share life experiences that you may have had and/or important factors in your background that illustrate your readiness for practicing medicine in a multicultural society.

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‍Essay Topics ('15 – '16)‍

OPTIONAL QUESTION:

1. The learning community at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine benefits from the inclusion of students with broad life experiences, as well as students from diverse backgrounds. The Admissions Committee encourages you to share life experiences that you may have had and/or important factors in your background that illustrate your readiness for practicing medicine in a multicultural society. (500 words)

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‍Essay Topics ('14 – '15)

OPTIONAL QUESTION:

1. The learning community at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine benefits from the inclusion of students with broad life experiences, as well as students from diverse backgrounds. The Admissions Committee encourages you to share life experiences that you may have had and/or important factors in your background that illustrate your readiness for practicing medicine in a multicultural society.

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‍Essay Topics ('13 – '14)

OPTIONAL QUESTION:

1. The learning community at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine benefits from the inclusion of students with broad life experiences, as well as students from diverse backgrounds. The Admissions Committee encourages you to share life experiences that you may have had and/or important factors in your background that illustrate your readiness for practicing medicine in a multicultural society.