UT Rio Grande Valley - Secondary Essay Prompts

1 .Which potential barriers and facilitators exist for medicine of the future? How will you make a difference in this regard?

2 .Describe how you decide if a person or source is trustworthy.

3 .Describe a time when the awareness of your own limitations resulted in a favorable outcome for you or someone close to you.

4 .In the event that you are accepted by two or more medical schools, what factors would you consider most important when choosing a school to attend.

5 .If you feel that the Admissions Committee should be aware of any academic discrepancies or extenuating circumstances, please explain them.

6 .Describe any major hardships you have overcome to reach this point in your life.

7 .How have volunteer work, hobbies, and/or extracurricular activities informed your beliefs about health care and a career in medicine?