2 prompts in the 2025-2026 cycle
"In the three artifacts we ask you to SHOW US how compassion, curiosity, and creativity have played out in your life, and how you exemplify these values. * Each artifact should be uploaded as a PDF (one page for each value, formatted no larger than 8.5″ x 11″, no hyperlinks or embedded videos). * Make your artifacts image focused but captions or other brief notes can be included on the artifact for context. * Include multiple activities for each and clearly indicate the quality and depth of your experience, but only include that which is meaningful for the value. * Should be somewhat reflective in nature so share your thoughts and insights. You may repeat experiences listed on your AMCAS application and/or include new ones (do not assume the screeners are aware of any of the information in your AMCAS). * Clarify individual role (what you did, how YOU contributed, and if you were able to be innovative). * Show an innovative approach in terms of presentation (What drives you? What do you want us to know? Show us who you are, and why you are uniquely suited to our school). **Compassion: Show Us** How have you changed the lives of others? What have you experienced that has fostered a deep sense of compassion? For example, have you had a moving volunteer experience? Have you learned through adversity and shared those lessons with others in need? Share with us the ways you’ve impacted a larger population and help us see how you will be the type of physician we would entrust with our most beloved community members. **Curiosity: Show Us** How have you explored new interests, cultures, or people? Have you identified a need and taken the initiative to respond to that need? For example, is there a research project or work experience you’d like to share? Has your curiosity fostered a deeper sense of vulnerability, resilience, or life-long learning? If so, how? Let us see where your curiosity has taken you. **Creativity: Show Us** What are the ways you demonstrate you have an active mind? What are you really proud of? For example, have you used technology in novel or distinct ways? What innovative solutions have you employed in your work, healthcare, or hobbies? Have you taken a risk to respond to a problem, to express yourself, or to achieve your goals? Describe how you live and lead a creative life."
"**Impact Statement** Tell Us – In 250 words or less, create an abstract-style narrative describing the impact of the experiences you included in your portfolio artifacts and how they have shaped your understanding of and connection to the Carle Illinois values of Compassion, Curiosity, and Creativity. The narrative should provide context and scope to the stories told in your artifacts and the value and impact these Carle Illinois values have in your life. Don’t explain your artifacts; expand on and supplement them to demonstrate the impact of the experiences you included (abstract, a synopsis, or a legend for a figure in a paper)."