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University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine

Motivation and Fit

  • 1. The USF Morsani College of Medicine's Scholarly Concentrations program aims to support the educational development of medical students by providing opportunities for academic endeavors in areas of special interest. This program facilitates self-directed learning, enhances interactions among students, and fosters relationships between students and faculty. Scholarly concentrations provide a forum where diverse ideas and perspectives are valued. Each concentration includes elements of coursework, practical application, and scholarly presentation. Please review our Scholarly Concentrations website to determine which concentration interests you and answer the following question: How would the USF Morsani College of Medicine's Scholarly Concentrations Program help you achieve your personal career goals? (1500 characters)


    2024-2025
  • 2. The USF Morsani College of Medicine's Scholarly Concentrations program aims to support the educational development of medical students by providing opportunities for academic endeavors in areas of special interest. This program facilitates self-directed learning, enhances interactions among students, and fosters relationships between students and faculty. Scholarly concentrations provide a forum where diverse ideas and perspectives are valued. Each concentration includes elements of coursework, practical application, and scholarly presentation. Please review our Scholarly Concentrations website to determine which concentration interests you and answer the following question: How would the USF Morsani College of Medicine's Scholarly Concentrations Program help you achieve your personal career goals?


    2023-2024
  • 3. If you have chosen the SELECT program or both, please explain how your experiences and career goals align with the mission of the SELECT program. (MD SELECT Program | USF Health)


    2022-2023 2023-2024
  • 4. The USF Morsani College of Medicine's Scholarly Concentrations program aims to support the educational development of medical students by providing opportunities for academic endeavors in areas of special interest. This program facilitates self-directed learning, enhances interactions among students, and fosters relationships between students and faculty. Scholarly concentrations provide a forum where diverse ideas and perspectives are valued. Each concentration includes elements of coursework, practical application, and scholarly presentation. Please review our Scholarly Concentrations website to determine which concentration interests you and answer the following question: How would the USF Morsani College of Medicine's Scholarly Concentrations Program help you achieve your personal career goals? (1500 characters) (optional)


    2022-2023

Career Goals and Future Aspirations

  • 1. What do you see as the most likely practice scenario for your future medical career? (Select one)


    2024-2025
  • 2. How would the USF Morsani College of Medicine’s Scholarly Concentrations Program help your personal career goals?


    2024-2025
  • 3. What do you envision as the most likely practice scenario for your future medical career? Options include Private Practice, Academic Medicine, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, or Other. Please select one option before proceeding to the next question.


    2024-2025
  • 4. Describe the knowledge, skills, and attributes you have developed in preparation for the career path you selected in the previous question. (1500 characters)


    2024-2025
  • 5. What do you envision as the most likely practice scenario for your future medical career? (Private Practice, Academic Medicine, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Other) Please describe the knowledge, skills, and attributes you have developed in preparation for the career path you selected in the previous question.


    2023-2024
  • 6. What do you envision as the most likely practice scenario for your future medical career (Private Practice, Academic Medicine, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, or Other)? Please describe the knowledge, skills, and attributes you have developed in preparation for the career path you selected in the previous question. (1500 character max)


    2022-2023

Personal Attributes and Characteristics

  • 1. Describe the knowledge, skills, and attributes you have developed in preparation for your chosen career path.


    2024-2025
  • 2. How do you feel your experiences, interests, and passions will add to the strength and diversity of the USF class and ultimately to the field of medicine?


    2024-2025

Other

  • 1. Do you believe the competitiveness of your application has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?


    2024-2025
  • 2. Do you have a parent or grandparent who graduated from the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, or is a faculty member at USF Health? If yes, please respond in 250 characters or less.


    2024-2025

Personal Experiences and Challenges

  • 1. Do you believe that the competitiveness of your application for medical school—considering factors such as course requirements, experiences, and academic performance—has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? (1500 characters)


    2024-2025
  • 2. If you have experienced academic difficulties, please explain the situation and how it was resolved. Include an explanation for all grades lower than a "B," including B- and any "withdrawal" marks on your transcripts. (2000 characters)


    2024-2025
  • 3. Do you believe that the competitiveness of your medical school application (including course requirements, experiences, academic performance, etc.) has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? If yes, please provide specific details about how your competitiveness was impacted. If no, please type "N/A." (1500 characters)


    2023-2024
  • 4. If you have experienced academic difficulties, please explain the situation and how it was resolved. Be sure to address all grades lower than a "B," including B-, as well as any "withdrawal" marks on your transcripts.


    2022-2023 2023-2024
  • 5. Do you believe that the competitiveness of your medical school application—considering factors such as course requirements, experiences, and academic performance—has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? (1500 character max)


    2022-2023

Community, Diversity, and Equity

  • 1. The USF Morsani College of Medicine aims to educate a diverse group of students who contribute a variety of strengths and interests to the field of medicine. Diversity is defined broadly and includes, but is not limited to, lifestyle, race/ethnicity, geography, socioeconomic status, and life experiences. Similarly, strength encompasses a wide range of qualities, including, but not limited to, humanism, scholarship, intellectual curiosity, research, and leadership. How do you believe your unique experiences, interests, and passions will enhance the strength and diversity of the USF class and, ultimately, the field of medicine? 2000 characters


    2024-2025
  • 2. The USF Morsani College of Medicine aims to educate a diverse group of students who contribute a variety of strengths and interests to the field of medicine. Diversity is defined broadly and includes, but is not limited to, lifestyle, race/ethnicity, geography, socioeconomic status, and life experiences. Similarly, strength encompasses a wide range of qualities, including, but not limited to, humanism, scholarship, intellectual curiosity, research, and leadership. How do you believe your unique experiences, interests, and passions will enhance the strength and diversity of the USF class and, ultimately, the field of medicine?


    2022-2023 2023-2024