Florida State University

Location: Tallahassee, FL (Urban)
School Type: Public Institution
Program Website: MD
SDN SchoolsDB Profile: FSU
Official Program Data: MSAR
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Secondary Questions

Secondaries on Schools Database

Question 1

Please provide a description of your family.

Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 2

What is a unique trait, experience, or interest that we would not normally learn about you?

Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 3

What do you feel are your personal and scholastic qualifications for the study of medicine?

Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 4

Please describe the geographic, economic, and social environment in which you were raised. How did these aspects of your upbringing shape who you are today or influence your goals?

Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 5

Tell us what you do for fun and diversion (hobbies, special interests, etc.).

Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 6

Were you employed during your college years? (Yes/No). If yes, describe why employment was necessary, how it impacted your college experience, and approximately how many hours per week you worked.

Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 7

Is there anything in your academic record that you feel requires further explanation or context for the Admissions Committee? If applicable, please include information about any academic challenges, course withdrawals, or grades lower than a B. (Optional)

Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 8

Why are you choosing to apply to the FSU College of Medicine? Please be specific describing what is particularly attractive about FSU COM and why you believe FSU COM is right for you.

Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 9

How do you feel you will contribute to the success of the FSU College of Medicine and our unique mission?

Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 10

If you are planning to take a gap year, are currently in a gap year, or have taken time off between college and medical school, please describe how you have spent (or are spending) this time. If you are have applied previously, we ask that you describe any specific steps you have taken to strengthen your application.

Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 11

Medical school requires significant personal commitment, including long hours, emotional challenges, and limited personal time. How have you prepared for these demands, and what strategies will you use to maintain a healthy work-life balance during your training? Please also share how your personal support system—family, friends, mentors, or others—will help you during this journey

Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 12

In what field/specialty of medicine do you envision yourself working ten years from now? Please LIST no more than three (3) specialties. Please do not include a narrative; simply list the specialties.

Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 13

Write a short statement explaining how you envision using the specialty or specialties you listed above to advance the mission of the FSU College of Medicine. Please describe the patient population or community you are most passionate about serving and how your goals align with the College’s commitment to underserved and rural populations.

Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 14

The FSU College of Medicine has 6 regional campus locations and 2 rural training sites across the state of Florida, serving multifaceted populations. Describe a time when you engaged with people from backgrounds different from your own. What did you learn from that experience, and how has it influenced the way you interact with populations that have differing values, customs, and life histories? Optional

Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 15

Please describe a community service experience, outside of direct patient care, in which you served an underserved or marginalized population. What drew you to this experience, and how did it contribute to your personal growth and learning? What aspects of your involvement did you find most meaningful or fulfilling? Optional

Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.