The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine

Please describe a significant personal challenge you have faced, one which you feel has helped to shape you as a person. Please include how you got through the experience and what you learned about yourself as a result. Examples may include: moral or ethical dilemma, a situation of personal adversity; or a hurdle in your life that you worked hard to overcome. (500 words)

Our mission is to improve the quality of life and reduce health disparities in our rural East Texas region. Please indicate (select one) your connection to East Texas as outlined in our county map and explain below: a) I have direct ties to the East Texas region (born, graduated high school, community college, undergraduate, etc.) b) I have indirect ties to the East Texas Region (family members, in-laws, visited East Texas frequently, attended summer camp in East Texas, etc.) c) I have ties to a rural region with similar characteristics to the East Texas region (size, demographics, health disparities, etc.) d) I do not have ties to the East Texas region; however, I’m interested in practicing in this area after graduation. e) I do not have ties to the East Texas region but am still interested in attending the UT Tyler School of Medicine. Explain. (250 words)

Are you a reapplicant to UT Tyler SOM? Yes/No

(after reading the 4 mission points) Why are you interested in applying to UT Tyler’s SOM? (500 words)

Did you participate in a UT Tyler SOM Pathway Program? Yes/No

What have you done between the last application cycle to make your application stronger? (no limit)

Optional question (highly recommend): Please use this space to share with the committee any additional information that may help us evaluate your candidacy that is not addressed elsewhere in the application. (500 words)