Secondary Questions
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No questions reported for 2026-2027. Showing 2023-2024, the latest reported prior cycle.
Question 1
The School of Medicine & Health Sciences is a community-based medical school, and because of the unique circumstances of our regional location, we place special emphasis on the unique skills needed to provide care for patients and populations in rural and Native American communities. The primary purpose of the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences is to educate physicians and other health professionals for subsequent service in North Dakota and to enhance the quality of life of its people. Other purposes include the discovery of knowledge that benefits the people of this state and enhances the quality of their lives. Please explain the steps you have taken towards, and how you will fulfill, different aspects of the school’s mission.
Reported cycle: 2023-2024. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
Question 2
Reflect on personal experiences of resilience and emotional intelligence throughout your life and how this has prepared you in your pursuit of a career in medicine.
Reported cycle: 2023-2024. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
Question 3
Describe your experiences with diverse populations. Examples include volunteer experiences, study abroad, employment, or formal courses on diversity that include direct interaction with individuals from socioeconomically disadvantaged, diverse cultures, rural, or other backgrounds.
Reported cycle: 2023-2024. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
Question 4
Describe your research activity. Examples include the outcome of a formal research experience, course-dependent undergraduate research, thesis, or capstone project.
Reported cycle: 2023-2024. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
Question 5
Describe your creative activity. Examples include ongoing production of art forms, artistic performance, or other creative efforts such as photography, painting, musical talents, needlework, cooking, woodworking, etc.
Reported cycle: 2023-2024. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
Question 6
Expand and reflect on medical and/or clinical experience as it relates to the mission of the School of Medicine & Health Sciences. This may include a summary of physician shadowing, clinical observation, community service, volunteer work, or employment.
Reported cycle: 2023-2024. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
Question 7
Expand and reflect on leadership and team experience. This may include a summary of leadership roles or teamwork in employment, extracurricular activities, or volunteer services.
Reported cycle: 2023-2024. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
Question 8
What are your career plans if you do not ever get admitted to medical school?
Reported cycle: 2023-2024. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
Question 9
If needed, update the information in your AMCAS application (e.g., grades, extracurricular activities, etc.).
Reported cycle: 2023-2024. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
Question 10
The School of Medicine & Health Sciences is a community-based medical school, and due to the unique circumstances of our regional location, we place special emphasis on the skills needed to provide care for patients and populations in rural and Native American communities across all competencies. The primary purpose of the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences is to educate physicians and other health professionals for service in North Dakota and to enhance the quality of life for its residents. Additional purposes include the discovery of knowledge that benefits the people of this state and improves their quality of life. Please explain the steps you have taken toward fulfilling the school's mission and how you plan to contribute to its various aspects.
Reported cycle: 2023-2024. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
Question 11
Reflect on your personal experiences with resilience and emotional intelligence throughout your life, and explain how these experiences have prepared you for a career in medicine.
Reported cycle: 2021-2022, 2023-2024. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
Question 12
Describe your experiences with diverse populations. Examples may include a summary of a volunteer experience, study abroad, employment, a self-taught endeavor, or a formal course on diversity that involved direct interaction with individuals or groups from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, diverse cultures, rural areas, or other backgrounds.
Reported cycle: 2021-2022, 2023-2024. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
Question 13
Describe your research activities. Examples include the outcomes of formal research experiences, course-dependent undergraduate research, a thesis, or a capstone project.
Reported cycle: 2023-2024. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
Question 14
Describe your creative activities. Examples include the ongoing production of art forms, artistic performances, or other creative efforts such as photography, painting, musical talents, needlework, cooking, woodworking, building cars, yoga instruction, dancing, theater performances, writing, gaming, and more.
Reported cycle: 2023-2024. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
Question 15
Please expand upon and reflect on your medical and/or clinical experiences as they relate to the mission of the School of Medicine & Health Sciences. This may include a summary of physician shadowing, clinical observation, community service, volunteer work, and/or employment. Examples include, but are not limited to, work in a clinic, hospital, as a first responder, in a clinical lab, public health, home health visits, assisted living, nursing home care, youth camps, or relevant military duty.
Reported cycle: 2023-2024. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
Question 16
Expand on and reflect upon your leadership and teamwork experiences. This may include a summary of your leadership roles or teamwork in employment, extracurricular activities, organizations, volunteer services, or any other relevant experiences.
Reported cycle: 2023-2024. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
Question 17
What are your career plans if you are not admitted to medical school?
Reported cycle: 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2023-2024. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
Question 18
If necessary, please update the information in your AMCAS application, including recent course grades, changes to your proposed coursework or graduation timeline, additions to extracurricular activities, and any unreported legal or institutional infractions.
Reported cycle: 2023-2024. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
Question 19
Are you currently enrolled in a grant-funded or degree-granting post-baccalaureate program or advanced degree? If so, what is your timeline for completion?
Reported cycle: 2023-2024. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
Question 20
Have you participated in any of the following pathway programs: Scrubs Camp, Med Prep, CLIMB, Summer Institute, Pre-Med Day, etc.? Please indicate all that apply. (Radio option)
Reported cycle: 2023-2024. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
Question 21
UND SMHS REAPPLICANTS ONLY: When was your previous application, and what steps have you taken since then to strengthen your candidacy? Please note any relevant academic, employment, clinical, and personal experiences and/or developments.
Reported cycle: 2023-2024. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
Question 22
Have you read the UND SMHS Standards of Capacity policy (https://med.und.edu/policies/_files/docs/4.14-standards-of-capacity.pdf), and are you prepared to meet these standards, with or without reasonable accommodations?
Reported cycle: 2023-2024. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
