Augusta University (MCG) - Secondary Essay Prompts

1 .Please discuss your primary interest in attending the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University.

2 .Please describe your motivation for becoming a physician. What contributions do you feel that you could make to the medical profession in the future?

3 .Please list any additional clinical experiences that are not included on your AMCAS application. Please include the physician’s name OR type of experience (i.e., Nursing, PA, EMT, E.R. Scribe, etc.) in the description column below along with the location, dates and total number of hours.

4 .The Admissions Committee regards the diversity of an entering class as an important factor in serving the educational mission of MCG and meeting the healthcare needs of a diverse patient population. Please describe how your own personal attributes, background, or life experiences, would contribute to the diversity of the class.

5 .The art of medicine requires resilience on the part of its practitioners. There can be perceived failure even when the medical team has done everything right. Please describe a time when you were a part of something that failed. What did you learn from this experience?

6 .Please describe the geographical area in which you would most likely practice medicine and why. Please include the country, region, state, city and/or town in your response.

7 .Please explain any inconsistencies in your academic record. This may include below average course performance, grade trends, MCAT scores, etc. Please enter N/A if not applicable.

8 .If applicable, indicate any special experiences, unusual factors, or other information you have not already addressed in your application. Please enter N/A if not applicable.

9 .Please discuss any disruptions to your medical school application as a result of COVID-19. This may include but is not limited to academic performance, clinical, volunteer, research and extracurricular activities.