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NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Motivation and Fit

  • 1. The Admissions Committee holistically evaluates a range of student qualities and life experiences that complement demonstrated academic excellence. What unique qualities do you possess that make you particularly suited to become a physician or physician scientist? How have your individual life experiences shaped your core values and your desire to be a future leader in our profession?


    2024-2025
  • 2. The Admissions Committee holistically evaluates a range of student qualities and life experiences that complement demonstrated academic excellence. What unique qualities do you possess that make you particularly suited to become a physician or physician-scientist? How have your individual life experiences shaped your core values and your desire to be a future leader in our profession?


    2023-2024
  • 3. The Admissions Committee employs a holistic approach to evaluate a diverse range of student qualities and life experiences that complement demonstrated academic excellence, strong interpersonal skills, and leadership potential. What unique qualities or experiences do you possess that would specifically contribute to the NYU Grossman School of Medicine community?


    2020-2021 2021-2022
  • 4. The Admissions Committee employs a holistic approach to evaluate a diverse range of student qualities and life experiences that complement demonstrated academic excellence, strong interpersonal skills, and leadership potential. What unique qualities or experiences do you possess that would specifically contribute to the NYU School of Medicine community?


    2017-2018 2019-2020
  • 5. The Admissions Committee employs a holistic approach to evaluate a diverse range of student qualities and life experiences that complement demonstrated academic excellence, strong interpersonal skills, and leadership potential. What unique qualities or experiences do you possess that would specifically contribute to the NYU School of Medicine community? (2500 characters max)


    2018-2019
  • 6. Please describe your motivation for pursuing a residency, detailing how your past experiences have shaped your desire to follow this career path.


    2018-2019
  • 7. What unique qualities or experiences do you have that would specifically contribute to the NYU School of Medicine community?


    2014-2015 2015-2016

Career Goals and Future Aspirations

  • 1. NYU Grossman School of Medicine aims to offer our students the opportunity to accelerate their medical education. To help us enhance our curriculum and provide additional opportunities for early career exploration, please select up to three residency specialties that currently interest you. Please note that your selections will not affect your admissions decision (i.e., there are no right or wrong choices), are not binding in any way, and you may select "Undecided" if you are unsure of your future career path.


    2024-2025
  • 2. NYU Grossman School of Medicine aims to offer our students the opportunity to accelerate their medical education. To help us enhance our curriculum and provide additional opportunities for early career exploration, please select up to three residency specialties that currently interest you. Please note that your selections will not affect your admissions decision (i.e., there are no right or wrong choices), are not binding, and you may choose "Undecided" if you are uncertain about your future career path. (A drop-down list of specialties will appear for this question.) +C28CV required


    2023-2024
  • 3. Please describe your ideal career in no more than 200 words.


    2023-2024
  • 4. The ultimate goal of our institution is to cultivate a group of physicians who share a collective desire to enhance the health of all segments of society through exceptional patient care, research, and education. In this context, where do you envision your future medical career, and why? If your plans involve completing a dual degree program, please elaborate here.


    2021-2022
  • 5. The ultimate goal of our institution is to cultivate a group of physicians who share a collective desire to enhance the health of all segments of society through outstanding patient care, research, and education. In this context, where do you envision your future medical career, and why? If your plans involve completing a dual degree program, please elaborate here.


    2020-2021
  • 6. The ultimate goal of our institution is to cultivate a group of physicians who share a collective desire to enhance the health of all segments of our society through outstanding patient care, research, and education. In this context, where do you envision your future medical career (academic medicine, research, public health, primary care, business/law, etc.), and why? Your answer need not be limited to one category. If your plans involve completing a dual degree program, please elaborate here (2500 characters max).


    2018-2019
  • 7. The ultimate goal of our institution is to produce a population of physicians with a collective desire to improve the health of all segments of our society through outstanding patient care, research, and education. In this context, where do you see your future medical career (academic medicine, research, public health, primary care, business/law, etc.), and why? Your answer need not be restricted to one category. If your plans require you to complete a dual degree program, please elaborate here.


    2015-2016 2017-2018
  • 8. The ultimate goal of our institution is to cultivate a group of physicians who share a collective desire to improve the health of all segments of our society through outstanding patient care, research, and education. In this context, where do you envision your future medical career (academic medicine, research, public health, primary care, business/law, etc.), and why? Your answer need not be limited to one category. If your plans involve completing a dual degree program, please elaborate here.


    2014-2015

Personal Attributes and Characteristics

  • 1. What do you believe are the three most important qualities that contribute to not only a successful resident but also an ideal physician in this field?


    2018-2019

Understanding and Commitment to Medicine

  • 1. In light of the COVID-19 public health emergency, how do you perceive your potential role as a frontline healthcare provider?


    2021-2022
  • 2. In light of the public health emergency posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, how do you perceive your potential role as a frontline healthcare provider?


    2020-2021

Other

  • 1. Please respond to only one of the following three questions:


    2021-2022
  • 2. Please select the residency program to which you wish to apply:


    2018-2019

Personal Experiences and Challenges

  • 1. If you have taken any time off from your studies, either during or after college, please describe what you did during this time and your reasons for doing so.


    2024-2025
  • 2. Please answer ALL 3 OF the following questions: The most meaningful achievements are often non-academic in nature. Describe the personal accomplishment that makes you most proud. Why is this important to you? (2500 characters) Conflicts arise daily from differences in perspectives, priorities, worldviews, and traditions. How do you define respect? Describe a situation in which you found it challenging to remain respectful while facing these differences. (2500 characters) Describe a situation in which working with a colleague, family member, or friend has been challenging. How did you resolve the situation, if at all, as a team, and what did you gain from the experience that will benefit you as a future health care provider?


    2024-2025
  • 3. The most meaningful achievements are often non-academic in nature. Describe the personal accomplishment of which you are most proud. Why is this important to you?


    2015-2016 2017-2018 2018-2019 2020-2021 2021-2022 2024-2025
  • 4. If you have taken any time off from your studies, either during or after college, please describe what you did during this time and your reasons for doing so. (no limit provided)


    2023-2024
  • 5. Answer one of the following three questions (limit 2500 characters): - The most meaningful achievements are often non-academic in nature. Describe the personal accomplishment that you are most proud of. Why is this important to you? - Conflicts arise daily from differences in perspectives, priorities, worldviews, and traditions. How do you define respect? Describe a situation in which you found it challenging to remain respectful while facing these differences. - Describe a situation in which working with a colleague, family member, or friend was challenging. How did you resolve the situation as a team, if at all, and what did you gain from the experience that will benefit you as a future healthcare provider?


    2023-2024
  • 6. If you have taken any time off from your studies, either during or after college, please describe what you did during this time and your reasons for doing so. (no limit)


    2021-2022
  • 7. The most meaningful achievements are often non-academic in nature. Describe the personal accomplishment that you are most proud of and explain why it is important to you. Conflicts arise daily from differences in perspectives, priorities, worldviews, and traditions. How do you define respect? Describe a situation in which you found it challenging to remain respectful while facing these differences. Additionally, describe a situation in which working with a colleague, family member, or friend was challenging. How did you resolve the situation as a team, if at all, and what did you gain from the experience that will benefit you as a future health care provider?


    2020-2021
  • 8. The most meaningful achievements are often non-academic. Describe the personal accomplishment that you are most proud of and explain why it is important to you.


    2014-2015

Academic and Research Experiences

  • 1. If applicable, please explain any significant fluctuations in your academic record that are not addressed elsewhere in your application.


    2024-2025
  • 2. Please upload your most recent CV, ensuring that it includes updated publications, abstracts, and presentations. (PDF format)


    2024-2025
  • 3. If applicable, please comment on any significant fluctuations in your academic record that are not explained elsewhere in your application. (no limit provided)


    2023-2024
  • 4. How many months of full-time research experience have you completed? When estimating this amount, you may convert part-time research into its full-time equivalent. For example, if you conducted part-time research for 1 year at approximately 50% of the time, this would equal 6 months of full-time research. Please do not include lab experiences associated with a course (e.g., an organic chemistry course with a lab).


    2018-2019 2023-2024
  • 5. What area of research would you like to pursue during your graduate training? (200 words max)


    2023-2024
  • 6. If applicable, please explain any significant fluctuations in your academic record that are not addressed elsewhere in your application. (no limit)


    2021-2022

Leadership and Teamwork

  • 1. Conflicts arise daily from differences in perspectives, priorities, worldviews, and traditions. How do you define respect? Describe a situation in which you found it challenging to remain respectful while confronting these differences.


    2014-2015 2015-2016 2017-2018 2018-2019 2020-2021 2021-2022 2024-2025
  • 2. Describe a situation in which working with a colleague, family member, or friend was challenging. How did you resolve the situation as a team, if at all, and what did you gain from the experience that will benefit you as a future health care provider? Conflicts arise daily from differences in perspectives, priorities, worldviews, and traditions. How do you define respect? Describe a situation in which you found it challenging to remain respectful while facing these differences.


    2024-2025
  • 3. Describe a situation in which working with a colleague, family member, or friend was challenging. How did you resolve the situation as a team, if at all, and what did you gain from the experience that will benefit you as a future health care provider?


    2014-2015 2015-2016 2017-2018 2018-2019 2020-2021 2021-2022