Yale School of Medicine - Secondary Essay Prompts

Access our complete list of all Secondary Essay Prompts from Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, CT for the 2018-2023 admissions cycles.

1 .If you are not currently in college, what are your plans for this year?

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No word limit
Chance
33%

2 .Yale School of Medicine values diversity in all its forms. How will your background and experiences contribute to this important focus of our institution and inform your future role as a physician?

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Max 500 words
Chance
99%

3 .While there is great emphasis on the physician-patient relationship, Yale School of Medicine also emphasizes the importance of training future physicians to care for communities and populations. Describe how your experiences would contribute to this aspect of the mission of the Yale School of Medicine.

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Max 500 words
Chance
99%

4 .Research is essential to patient care, and all students at Yale School of Medicine complete a research thesis. Tell us how your research interests, skills, and experiences would contribute to scholarship at Yale School of Medicine.

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Max 500 words
Chance
99%

5 .This section is optional. It should be used to bring to the attention of the Admissions Committee any important information (personal, academic, or professional) not discussed in other sections of your Yale Secondary Application.

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Max 500 words
Chance
99%