University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

1. Optional Essay: Use this space to tell the UPSOM Admissions Committee anything else about yourself. (250 words or less)

2. Tell the Admissions Committee why you are applying to Pitt Med and why you believe this school would be a good fit for you. (250 words or less.)

3. Briefly describe what appeals to you about the faculty member(s) you have selected, and explain how the chosen graduate program and our MSTP align with your interests.

1. Describe a situation you observed that illustrates the impact of social determinants of health and/or racism on delivery of care. (250 words or less)

2. Optional Essay: If you would like, please use this space to share any additional information about yourself with the UPSOM Admissions Committee. (250 words or less.)

3. Please write about anything else you would like to add to your application or emphasize to the Admissions Committee. Limit your response to 250 words or fewer.

4. Please write about anything else you would like to include in your application or any points you would like to emphasize to the Admissions Committee. Limit your response to 250 words or fewer.

5. Is there anything else you would like to address that is not already reflected in your application? (Optional – Please limit your response to 250 words or fewer.)

6. "Choose a current graduate program of interest, select three faculty members from the provided list, and identify up to two additional faculty members with whom you could envision working during graduate school. Then:"

1. Describe a time you worked with others in a collaborative process, challenges encountered, and how you overcame them. (250 words or less)

2. Describe a difficult situation you faced, how you responded, and how it helped shape the person you’ve become. (250 words or less)

3. Describe a difficult situation you faced, how you responded to it, and how this experience helped shape the person you have become. (250 words or less.)

4. Describe a challenging problem you faced and how you resolved it. Additionally, explain how this experience has contributed to the person you are today. (250 words or less.)

5. Tell us about a challenging problem you faced and how you resolved it. (Limit your response to 250 words or fewer.)

6. Describe a challenging problem you encountered and explain how you resolved it. (Limit your response to 250 words or fewer.)

7. Describe a challenging problem you encountered and explain how you resolved it.

1. Respect for individuals from diverse backgrounds is essential for the effective practice of medicine, as is an understanding of the social determinants of health. Describe a situation you observed between a patient and the healthcare system that illustrates the impact of social determinants of health and/or the effects of racism on the delivery of care. Explain what you learned from this experience. (250 words or less.)

2. At UPSOM, diversity and inclusion are key measures of distinction, essential for achieving institutional excellence and for developing future physicians who will become leaders in medicine. Describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the past, and how you hope to further that commitment in medical school. (250 words or less.)

3. UPSOM is committed to building a diverse and talented community that trains physicians to deliver culturally competent, person-centered care while promoting a supportive, collaborative learning environment. To achieve this, we want our students to recognize health disparities and advocate for health equity. We are interested in combating all forms of systemic barriers and would like to hear your thoughts on opposing specifically systemic racism, anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination, and misogyny. How will you contribute? (Limit your response to 250 words or less.)

4. UPSOM is a culturally diverse and talented community. How would you contribute to and enhance the UPSOM community? Please discuss aspects of your background or experiences that are not included in the rest of your application. (Limit your response to 250 words or less.)

5. UPSOM is a culturally diverse and talented community. How would you contribute to and enhance the UPSOM community? Your essay should address topics that are not covered elsewhere in your application.

1. The Three Rivers Curriculum emphasizes collaborative, team-based learning. Therefore, we value your perspective and experience in working within teams. Describe a time when you collaborated with others, the challenges you encountered, and how you overcame those challenges. Discuss any personal growth you achieved through the experience. (250 words or less.)