University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville

Did you apply to any MD or DO program during any previous academic year?

Use this space to provide clarification of your research experiences, if needed.

If you are currently participating in an academic program, please outline intended coursework for the academic year. (If not applicable, please write N/A).

If you are not a South Carolina resident, what relationships, bonds, or other interests or connections do you have to the state? (If not applicable, please write N/A)

Is there any additional information you would like the Admissions Committee to consider that has not been previously addressed? (If not applicable, please write N/A)

Why have you chosen to apply to USC School of Medicine Greenville and how do you think your education at USCSOM Greenville will prepare you to become a physician in the future?

At USCSOM Greenville, Lifestyle Medicine is integrated into all four years of our curriculum. Please share how you envision lifestyle medicine affecting your time as a medical student and as a practicing physician.

Caring for under-resourced and underserved communities is critical to the mission of our medical school and in best meeting the health needs of the most vulnerable patient populations. Please provide personal examples of how you have demonstrated your commitment to supporting these communities, and what you have learned about providing quality care in this process.

What have you engaged in and/or accomplished to strengthen your candidacy?

Please briefly describe circumstances regarding any courses with a grade less than a B minus, or any course withdrawals. Additionally, please describe the circumstances if you took any required courses as Pass/Fail rather than graded.

If you are not currently enrolled in an academic program for this year, do not expect to spend this academic year in school, please explain how you intend to use this time. (If not applicable, please write N/A)

Please indicate whether you graduated (or are on track to graduate) as a member of your undergraduate institution’s Honors College.

Please describe any new or additional community service, volunteer or leadership activities not included in your AMCAS application. (If not applicable, please write N/A)

Please select the description(s) below that best describes your overall research experience. If a project status is pending, choose the option that represents the current status. Use the space in question 5 to describe the anticipated timeline and outcome of any pending projects.

Have you participated in a Pathway Program or other Program listed below that is affiliated with USCSOM Greenville?

What areas of medicine are you interested in at this time or what areas do you plan to pursue, and why?

Please describe any new or additional medically related employment, volunteer activities or observation experiences not included in your AMCAS application. (If not applicable, please write N/A)

If you are not accepted to medical school for the 2026 entering class, what are your plans?

Please describe any new or additional research experiences not included in your AMCAS application. (If not applicable, please write N/A)

Have you participated in the USC School of Medicine Greenville Medical Experiences Academy (MedEx)?

Please consider sharing experiences, challenges, family or personal circumstances, interests, etc. that you believe would bring added value and unique lived experience to the learning community at USC School of Medicine Greenville.