University of Kentucky - Secondary Essay Prompts

1 .Why have you chosen to apply to the University of Kentucky College of Medicine?

2 .The University of Kentucky College of Medicine's (UKCOM) mission statement promotes a diverse and inclusive environment that provides excellence in education, equitable health care, and transformative research to improve the health and wellness of Kentuckians and beyond. Please describe how your past experiences or future plans contribute to enriching and enhancing the learning environment at UKCOM.

3 .If you are a non Kentucky resident, you are required to elaborate on your Kentucky ties if applicable (personal, familial e.g.)

4 .UKCOM provides MD programs at four campuses including the Lexington Campus, the Morehead Campus (Rural Physician Leadership Program), the Bowling Green Campus, and the Northern Kentucky Campus. You will apply to one of the four UK College of Medicine campuses. Please indicate your campus choice. Please elaborate on why this is your preferred campus.

5 .What competencies and qualities do you feel a physician should possess?

6 .Describe a personal activity involving advocacy and/or community service that has impacted your personal values about delivering equitable patient care.

7 .Describe an experience or situation which made you feel grateful?

8 .It is impossible to have predicted the drastic impact caused by the novel coronavirus identified as COVID-19. Describe how this has impacted your social interactions, connections with peers, and perception of teamwork.

9 .Please share unique, personally important, and/or challenging facts in your life and/or work experiences. Please discuss how such factors have influenced your goals and preparation for a career in medicine.

10 .Describe a situation where you were not in the majority.