1. Discuss any elements of your application that you feel might be concerning to the Admissions Committee. (This could include explanation of metric trends, institutional actions, legal violations, etc.) Please enter N/A if no concerns to report.
2. Rural-PRIME: Are you interested in applying to the Rural-PRIME program? [yes/no] Please describe how your experiences with rural communities make you a good fit for the Rural-PRIME program.
3. ACE-PC: Are you interested in applying to the ACE-PC? [yes/no] Please tell us what attributes or experiences would make you a good fit for an accelerated program in primary care.
4. Please list the activities you would like to be considered in your application to UC Davis. The secondary activities may be used to highlight experiences specifically relevant to UC Davis. You may include your most meaningful experiences from your initial AMCAS application or select/add others that may be relevant. Please list only three activities. The admissions committee will review all AMCAS application activities as well; this is an opportunity to emphasize your most meaningful and/or relevant experiences for the UC Davis School of Medicine. Please provide the actual hours completed at the time of your secondary submission, not projected commitments. Therefore, enter your secondary application submission date as the end date for activities still in progress. (You can list 3 activities, with 500 characters for each.)
5. ACE-PC: Are you interested in applying to the ACE-PC? [yes/no] Please describe the attributes or experiences that would make you a good fit for an accelerated program in primary care.
6. Are you interested in applying to the ACE-PC (Accelerated Competency-based Education in Primary Care) Program? If "Yes," please describe the attributes or experiences that would make you a good fit for an accelerated program in primary care (500 characters; spaces count as a character).
7. The Accelerated Competency-Education in Primary Care (ACE-PC) program is a 6-year track that seamlessly integrates medical school and residency in primary care. A collaboration between UCDSOM and Kaiser Permanente, the program allows a select group of eligible students to complete medical school in 3 years and receive a conditional acceptance to a UC Davis or Kaiser Permanente Northern California residency program in primary care. Students accepted into the UCDSOM 4-year program who plan to pursue a career in primary care, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine will be considered for the program. For more information, please visit https://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mdprogram/ACE-PC/about.html. If you would like to be considered for the Davis ACE-PC program, please describe the attributes or experiences that would make you a good fit. If you are not interested, please indicate "Not Applicable."
8. The Rural-Program in Medical Education is designed for students interested in becoming physician leaders in rural California communities. Curricular enhancements include weekly seminars, hands-on skill sessions covering laceration repair, obstetric delivery, CPR, and more, mentorship with rural physicians, third-year rural clinical rotations, and leadership opportunities related to rural health. If you are interested, please explain why you would like to be considered for the program. Otherwise, please insert "not applicable."
9. The Physician Scientist Training Program (https://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mdprogram/MD_Ph.D/index.html) is designed for students interested in becoming clinician-investigators and leads to a dual degree (MD-PhD). The program includes four years of dedicated research in addition to the standard medical school curriculum. Did you select "Combined Medical Degree/Ph.D." under Program Type on your AMCAS application? If so, please explain your interest in the UC Davis School of Medicine Physician Scientist Training Program here. If not, please insert "Not applicable."
10. The TEACH-MS Program is a four-year, tailored M.D. program for students with a strong interest in primary care and serving urban underserved communities. If you are interested, please describe your commitment to serving these communities as a primary care physician and how your past experiences may have shaped this commitment. If you are not interested, please insert "not applicable." How will participating in the TEACH-MS Program enhance or enable you to achieve your career goals?
1. REACH: Are you interested in applying to the REACH program? [yes/no] Please tell us about your ties to Central California and what you have done, or plan to do, to make a positive change in Central California.
2. ARC-MD: Are you interested in applying to ARC-MD? [yes/no] Please tell us about how you could see yourself as a faculty of the future and how biomedical research will play a role in your career as currently envisioned.
3. ARC-MD: Are you interested in applying to ARC-MD? [yes/no] The Academic Research Careers for Medical Doctors (ARC-MD) program is a five-year honors pathway that mentors students who aspire to become research faculty in a medical school or who wish to utilize research and quality improvement methods to enhance health in their community. These students come from diverse backgrounds and are committed to making research a foundational aspect of their careers. Research may encompass basic-translational research, clinical-translational research, community-engaged research, or policy and advocacy. Prior research experience or related activities as an undergraduate are preferred. Please describe how you envision yourself as a faculty member of the future and the role biomedical research will play in your anticipated career.
4. Are you interested in applying to ARC-MD (Academic Research Careers for Medical Doctors)? If "Yes": The UC Davis School of Medicine offers an honors pathway, Academic Research Careers for Medical Doctors (ARC-MD), to foster the development of the next generation of faculty. These faculty members will come from diverse backgrounds, many of whom are committed to research as a fundamental aspect of their careers. Please describe how you envision yourself as a future faculty member and the role biomedical research might play in your career development (500 characters; spaces count as a character).
5. Are you interested in applying to ARC-MD (Academic Research Careers for Medical Doctors)? If "Yes": The UC Davis School of Medicine offers an honors pathway, Academic Research Careers for Medical Doctors (ARC-MD), to foster the development of the next generation of faculty. These faculty will come from diverse backgrounds, many of whom are committed to research as a foundational aspect of their careers. Please describe how you envision yourself as a future faculty member and the role biomedical research might play in your career development (500 characters; spaces count as a character).
1. Do you have a connection to Northern or Central California? (Yes/No) Please explain.
2. Activities: Please list the activities you would like to be considered in your application to UC Davis. (Please only list three.)
3. Discuss any aspects of your application that you believe may raise concerns for the Admissions Committee. This could include explanations of trends in your metrics, institutional actions, legal violations, etc. If you have no concerns to report, please enter N/A. (500 characters)
4. Activities: Please list the activities you would like to be considered in your application to UC Davis. You may use the activities listed in your initial AMCAS application or select and add others that may be relevant to UC Davis. Please list only three activities.
5. Discuss any aspects of your application that you believe may raise concerns for the Admissions Committee.
6. What have you been doing since submitting your AMCAS application? Please include contact information for any references related to these experiences.
1. Optional: Please discuss any aspects of your application that you believe may raise concerns for the Admissions Committee. This could include explanations of trends in your metrics, institutional actions, legal violations, etc. If you have no concerns to report, please enter N/A.
2. Discuss any aspects of your application that you believe may raise concerns for the Admissions Committee. This could include explanations of trends in your metrics, institutional actions, legal violations, etc. If you have no concerns to report, please enter N/A. (500 characters; spaces count as a character)
3. At UC Davis School of Medicine, we recognize that each applicant contributes unique diversity and perspectives shaped by a wide range of experiences. In this section, we invite you to describe in detail the three extracurricular activities or experiences that have been most influential in guiding you toward a career in medicine. For each activity, please briefly describe the activity and its significance. How did it prepare you for a medical career? Include any supporting information, such as your contributions to the project or accomplishments, as well as links to any publications, if applicable.
4. A collaboration between UCDSOM and the UC Davis TEACH Residency Program, the Transforming Education and Community Health Program for Medical Students (TEACH-MS) is a four-year tailored track for students committed to primary care and serving urban underserved populations (https://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mdprogram/TEACH-MS/). If you would like to apply to TEACH-MS, please respond to the following two questions. Otherwise, please insert "not applicable." A. Please describe your motivation for pursuing a career in primary care (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Pediatrics). B. Please share an experience that best demonstrates your commitment to urban underserved communities.
5. Based on your personal life experiences, what challenges do you anticipate facing in medical school and in your future career?
6. The Rural-Program in Medical Education is designed for students interested in becoming physician leaders in rural California communities. Rural-PRIME curricular enhancements include weekly seminars in the first and second years, leadership, community engagement, and cultural competency, hands-on skill sessions, mentorship and teaching with rural physicians, clinical rotations in rural communities in the third year, and leadership and research opportunities related to rural health in the final year. To apply to Rural PRIME, please respond to the following three questions; if not applicable, please insert "not applicable." A. Please explain why you would like to be considered for the program. B. Please describe your experiences working with underserved communities. C. What are your future plans for practicing in a rural underserved community?
1. Do you have a connection to Northern or Central California? If so, please explain. (500 characters)
2. Optional: Do you have any connections to Northern or Central California?
3. Do you have a connection to Northern or Central California? [yes/no] Please explain your answer.
4. Are you interested in applying to the Rural-PRIME program? [yes/no] Please describe how your experiences with rural communities make you a suitable candidate for the Rural-PRIME program.
5. REACH: Are you interested in applying to the REACH program? [yes/no] Please describe your connections to Central California and what you have done or plan to do to create a positive change in the region.
6. Do you have a connection to Northern or Central California? If yes, please explain your connection in 500 characters or fewer, including spaces.
7. Are you interested in applying to the Rural-PRIME (Rural Program in Medical Education) Program? If yes, please elaborate:
8. Please describe how your experiences with rural communities make you a strong candidate for the Rural-PRIME program (500 characters; spaces count as a character).
9. Describe your future plans for serving a rural, underserved community (500 characters; spaces count as a character).
10. Are you interested in applying to the REACH (Reimagining Education to Advance Central California Health) Program in Medical Education? If "Yes," please describe your connections to Central California and what you have done or plan to do to create a positive change in the region (500 characters; spaces count as a character).
11. Scholarly Pathways: Are you interested in applying to the Rural-PRIME (Rural Program in Medical Education) Program? If "Yes," please describe how your experiences with rural communities make you a good fit for the Rural-PRIME program (500 characters; spaces count as a character). Additionally, outline your future plans to serve an underserved rural community (500 characters; spaces count as a character).
12. Do you have a connection to Northern or Central California? (Please answer Yes or No)
13. If you answered "yes" to having a connection to Northern or Central California, please explain below. If you answered "no," please type "not applicable."
14. Do you have a connection to Northern or Central California? (Yes/No)
15. Essays: Please limit your response to 500 characters for the next three questions: 1. Discuss any elements of your application that you believe may be concerning to the Admissions Committee. 2. Do you have a connection to Northern or Central California? (Yes or No) 3. If you answered 'yes' to having a connection to Northern or Central California, please explain below. If you answered 'no,' please type 'not applicable.'
16. What are your future plans for practicing in a rural underserved community? If you are not interested in Rural-PRIME, please respond with "not applicable."
17. A collaboration between UCDSOM, UC Merced, and UCSF Fresno, the San Joaquin Valley Program in Medical Education (SJV PRIME) is a specialized leadership track for students dedicated to providing care for the medically underserved in the San Joaquin Valley. To apply to SJV PRIME, please respond to the following three questions; if not applicable, please insert "not applicable." A. Please describe your connections to the San Joaquin Valley. B. Please explain what you have done or plan to do to create a positive change in the San Joaquin Valley. C. After completing your medical training, in which city or county do you intend to practice, and why?
18. The UC Davis – UCSF Fresno – UC Merced San Joaquin Valley Program in Medical Education (SJV PRIME) is a specialized leadership pathway for students dedicated to providing care for the medically underserved in the San Joaquin Valley. To apply to SJV PRIME, please respond to the following three questions. If a question does not apply to you, please insert "not applicable." A. Please describe your connections to the San Joaquin Valley. B. Please share an experience in which you learned about a challenge faced in the San Joaquin Valley. C. After completing your medical training, in which city or county do you intend to practice, and why?
1. Rural-PRIME: Describe your future plans to serve a rural underserved community.
2. TEACH-MS: Are you interested in applying to the TEACH-MS program? [yes/no] Please tell us what experiences have shaped your desire to be a primary care physician in urban underserved communities.
3. Tribal Health PRIME: Are you interested in applying to the Tribal Health PRIME? [yes/no] What experiences have you had with rural and/or underserved communities/populations? More specifically, what involvement have you had with tribal communities/populations?
4. TEACH-MS: Are you interested in applying to the TEACH-MS program? [yes/no] Please describe the experiences that have shaped your desire to become a primary care physician in urban underserved communities.
5. Tribal Health PRIME: Are you interested in applying to the Tribal Health PRIME? [yes/no] What experiences have you had with rural and/or underserved communities or populations? More specifically, what involvement have you had with tribal communities or populations?
6. Are you interested in applying to the TEACH-MS (Transforming Education and Community Health for Medical Students) Program? If so, please describe the experiences that have shaped your desire to become a primary care physician in urban underserved communities (500 characters; spaces count as a character).
7. Are you interested in applying to the TEACH-MS (Transforming Education and Community Health for Medical Students) Program? If yes, please describe the experiences that have shaped your desire to become a primary care physician in urban underserved communities (500 characters; spaces count as a character).
8. Please describe your experiences working with underserved communities. If you are not interested in Rural-PRIME, please write "not applicable."
9. How will your family, community, academic, work, or other life experiences contribute to the UC Davis School of Medicine community?
1. Activities: Please list the activities you would like to be considered in your application to UC Davis. The secondary activities may be used to highlight experiences specifically relevant to UC Davis. You may include your most meaningful experiences listed in your initial AMCAS application or select/add others that may be relevant to UC Davis. Please list only three. The admissions committee will review all AMCAS application activities as well; this is an opportunity to highlight your most meaningful and/or relevant experiences for the UC Davis School of Medicine.
2. Prompt for activities: Briefly describe this activity and its significance. How did it prepare you for a medical career? Include any supporting information, such as your contributions to the project or accomplishments, as well as links to any publications, etc. (500 characters for each activity)
3. Briefly describe this activity and its significance. How did it prepare you for a medical career? Please include any supporting information, such as your contributions to the project or accomplishments, as well as links to any publications, etc. (500 characters; spaces count as a character).
4. Briefly describe this activity and its significance. How did it prepare you for a medical career? Please include any supporting information, such as your contributions to the project or accomplishments, as well as links to any publications. (500 characters; spaces count as a character.)
5. Experiences Section (750 characters or less): Briefly describe this activity and its significance. How did it prepare you for a medical career? Please include any supporting information, such as your contributions to the project or accomplishments, as well as links to any publications, etc.