University of Louisville School of Medicine

Is there any context for your undergraduate years that would help the committee to understand your academic performance? For example, students who come from rural areas, who worked long hours in paid employment during college, or who are first generation college graduates may not have the same access to opportunities and support as students from other environments.

The University of Louisville School of Medicine's mission is to improve the health and vitality of our community, our commonwealth, and our world by educating the next generation of physicians and scientists. This mission includes caring for underserved areas of Kentucky. Describe how your experiences and attributes equip you to care for underserved communities.

What has been your most significant contribution to your community, through service or volunteerism? What was its impact on the community and on you?

Describe any additional experiences, interests, hobbies, or skills not included in other areas of your application or that you have completed since submitting your AMCAS application.

If you are a reapplicant, what has changed from your previous application or your approach to this year's admissions cycle?

Which areas of medical practice are you interested in pursuing during residency? How do you see yourself practicing medicine after residency training, including location?

Why have you chosen to apply to the University of Louisville School of Medicine?