University of Utah School of Medicine

1. There is an additional essay if you have participated in any of the Utah Pathways programs. Please share more about your experience in the pathway program(s) and how these experiences have helped you prepare for medical school.

2. Please explain your interest in pursuing a career in medicine at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine. How does our program align with your personal and professional goals? What contributions can you make to enhance our exceptional learning experience?

3. For reapplicants: Upon reflection and self-assessment, please share the areas in which you have demonstrated growth since your previous application. Highlight examples of your continued commitment to medicine.

4. At the University of Utah School of Medicine, we are committed to creating an exceptional educational community that includes students with diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives. What unique contributions would you bring to our medical school community?

1. How would you navigate uncertainty from the perspectives of a patient, a physician, or the field of medicine?

1. Pathways Program: Please share more about your experience in the Pathway program(s) and how these experiences have prepared you for medical school.

1. If you are interested in becoming a RUUTE Scholar, please write a 3,300-character essay answering the question: What do "rural" and "underserved" mean to you?

1. Describe how access to healthcare has impacted you, your community, and/or communities you have served. What might be some viable solutions? (300 words)

2. Describe how health disparities have impacted you, your community, and/or the communities you have served. What lessons have you learned, and how do you plan to use this knowledge to address health equity as a medical student in our program and as a future physician?