Tufts University School of Medicine

1. Do you wish to share a specific reason why you have chosen to apply to Tufts University School of Medicine? (Yes/No)

2. Which of your experiences with clinical medicine or healthcare has best prepared you for a future career as a physician, and why?

3. Do you wish to share a specific reason why you have chosen to apply to Tufts University School of Medicine? (Yes/No) 2. Please briefly describe your plans for the coming year. Will you be a student, working, conducting research, volunteering, or engaging in other activities? 3. Please tell us about your journey to medical school and how your background and experiences will positively impact your future as a medical student and physician. If you have experienced personal circumstances or hardships that have helped you develop qualities that you believe will enable you to better serve your future patients and the medical community as a whole, please share those experiences in your response. 4. Which of your experiences with clinical medicine or healthcare has best prepared you for a future career as a physician, and why? Please describe the specific experience, the skills you acquired, and the insights you gained about the profession of medicine. 5. Tufts University School of Medicine is committed to social responsibility and to serving and advocating for all people. Have you done substantial work or service that has contributed to societal good or addressed social determinants of health, health equity, or social justice? (Yes/No) 6. Do you have any withdrawals or repeated coursework listed on your transcript(s)? 7. Did you take any leaves of absence or significant breaks from your undergraduate education? (Do not include time off after graduation.) 8. Because your academic records (grades and MCAT scores) will not be shared with interviewers until after you complete your interview, we encourage you to use this space to elaborate on any academic challenges you have overcome since completing high school. We understand that many applicants encounter academic hardships along the way. We believe that such difficulties offer an opportunity for growth and would appreciate learning how your experiences have affected your approach to academics. If you have not encountered any difficulties, you may answer 'No.'

1. Please briefly describe your plans for the coming year.

2. Please tell us about your journey to medical school and how your background and experiences will positively impact your future as a medical student and physician.

3. Please briefly describe your plans for the coming year. In your response, include whether you will be a student, working, conducting research, volunteering, or engaging in other activities.

1. Do you have any withdrawals or repeated coursework listed on your transcript(s)?

2. Did you take any leaves of absence or significant breaks from your undergraduate education?

3. Do you wish to include any additional comments for the Admissions Committee at Tufts University School of Medicine, beyond those already provided in your AMCAS application?

4. Do you have any withdrawals or repeated courses listed on your transcript(s)? (yes/no)

5. Did you take any leaves of absence or significant breaks during your undergraduate education? (yes/no) (Please do not include time off after graduation.)

6. Have you ever been convicted of, or pleaded guilty or no contest to, a misdemeanor crime, excluding 1) any offense for which you were adjudicated as a juvenile, 2) any convictions that have been expunged or sealed by a court, or 3) any misdemeanor convictions for which probation has been completed and the case dismissed by the court (in states where applicable)? For more information, please visit our website.

7. Do you wish to include any additional comments for the Admissions Committee at Tufts University School of Medicine, beyond those already provided in your AMCAS application? Please explain briefly.

8. Do you have any withdrawals or repeated courses listed on your transcript(s)? If so, please explain briefly.

9. Have you ever been convicted of, or pleaded guilty or no contest to, a misdemeanor crime, excluding: 1) any offense for which you were adjudicated as a juvenile; 2) any convictions that have been expunged or sealed by a court; or 3) any misdemeanor convictions for which probation has been completed and the case dismissed by the court (in states where applicable)?

1. Please elaborate on any academic challenges you have overcome since completing high school.

2. Please describe your journey to medical school and how your background and experiences will positively influence your future as a medical student and physician. If you have faced personal circumstances or hardships that have helped you develop qualities you believe will enable you to better serve your future patients and the medical community as a whole, please include those experiences in your response.

3. Because your academic records will not be shared with interviewers until after your interview is complete, we encourage you to use this space to elaborate on any academic challenges you have overcome. We understand that many applicants face academic hardships along the way. Please comment on any academic difficulties you have encountered since completing high school, including grades and MCAT scores. We believe that such difficulties provide an opportunity for growth, and we would appreciate learning how your experiences have influenced your approach to academics. If you have not encountered any difficulties, you may simply respond with 'No.'

4. Given how the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the world in recent years, please explain how your experiences have been affected, including your personal, professional, and educational journey. (1,000 characters)

5. Did you take any leaves of absence or significant breaks during your undergraduate education? (Please do not include time off after graduation.) If so, please explain briefly.

6. We understand that many applicants face academic challenges along their journey. Please discuss any academic difficulties you have encountered since completing high school (including grades and MCAT scores) that you believe may negatively impact your chances of being accepted into medical school. We view these challenges as opportunities for growth and would appreciate learning how your experiences have influenced your approach to academics. If you have not faced any difficulties, you may simply respond with 'No.'

1. Tufts is committed to social responsibility. Have you done substantial work or service that has contributed to societal good or addressed social determinants of health, health equity, or social justice? (Yes/No)

2. Tufts values include a commitment to social responsibility, serving and advocating for all people, especially underserved and vulnerable patients and populations, by addressing social determinants of health, health equity, social justice, and stewardship of social resources. Have you engaged in substantial work or volunteer service in such communities? (yes/no) If yes, please describe the experience and how it may shape your desire to practice with vulnerable populations in the future.

3. How do you envision contributing to the diversity of the student body at Tufts University School of Medicine? Please provide a brief explanation.