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Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine – Quinnipiac University (North Haven, CT)

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Program Overview

Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine – Quinnipiac University (North Haven, CT)

Secondary Deadline
December 15, 2026
Secondary Fee
$100
FAP Waiver
Yes
Casper Required
Yes
Screens Applications
Yes
Accepts Application Updates
No
Mission
The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine enables medical students to attain their highest personal and professional potential in a collaborative environment that fosters academic excellence, scholarship, lifelong learning, respect and inclusivity.
Vision

The Vision of BUCOM is to be distinguished regionally, nationally, and globally for excellence and innovation in osteopathic medical health education, which prepares graduates to transform health care through exceptional patient-centered care.

Values

BUCOM shares the values of our larger learning community at Baptist Health Sciences University such as integrity, professionalism, continuous improvement, and service as an expression of our Christian values. We foster a Christian environment where servant leadership is modeled in all aspects of learning, teaching, service, and business.

Application Cycles
2026-2027
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.
  1. 1. If you will not be enrolled as a full-time student, how will you be spending/intend to spend your time during your application year? If you are a re-applicant, please address steps taken to improve your application for medical school. (200 words)
  2. 2. Although your interests may change, how do you currently envision your specialty interests and future career in medicine and why? (200 words)
  3. 3. Tell us about your lived experiences that will enable you to provide quality care to all patients. (200 words)
  4. 4. As a medical student and future physician, you will be faced with many uncertain situations. Please describe a situation when you were asked to do something that was beyond your capabilities. How did you handle the situation? Please provide a specific example. (400 words)
  5. 5. At Netter SOM, we value service to each other and others in the community. Please share how you have made efforts to work with people from a different background than you. What did you learn from these efforts? (400 words)
  6. 6. If applicable, please address any withdrawals, repeated courses, leaves of absence or breaks in your undergraduate education that are not explained in your application. (250 words)

2025-2026
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.
  1. 1. If you will not be enrolled as a full-time student, how will you be spending/intend to spend your time during your application year? If you are a re-applicant, please address steps taken to improve your application for medical school. (200 words)
  2. 2. Although your interests may change, how do you currently envision your specialty interests and future career in medicine and why? (200 words)
  3. 3. Tell us about your lived experiences that will enable you to provide quality care to all patients. (200 words)
  4. 4. As a medical student and future physician, you will be faced with many uncertain situations. Please describe a situation when you were asked to do something that was beyond your capabilities. How did you handle the situation? Please provide a specific example. (400 words)
  5. 5. At Netter SOM, we value service to each other and others in the community. Please share how you have made efforts to work with people from a different background than you. What did you learn from these efforts? (400 words)
  6. 6. If applicable, please address any withdrawals, repeated courses, leaves of absence or breaks in your undergraduate education that are not explained in your application. (250 words)

2024-2025
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

(Questions 2, 3, 4, 5 REQUIRED, Questions 1 + 6 IF Applicable)

1. If you will not be enrolled as a full-time student, how will you be spending/intend to spend your time during your application year?

If you are a re-applicant, please address steps taken to improve your application for medical school. (200 words)

2. Why is it important to you to go into medicine and become a physician? (200 words)

3. Tell us about your lived experiences that will enable you to provide quality care to all patients. (200 words)

4. As medical students and future physicians, you are faced with many uncertain situations. Please describe a situation when you were asked to do something that you felt unprepared for. How did you handle it? (400 words)

5. Netter SOM is a diverse and inclusive community, and we believe that each person brings their own unique experiences and attributes. Our students also serve and interact with diverse patient populations and communities. Please share how you have made efforts to work with people from a different background than you. What did you learn from these efforts? (400 words)

6. If applicable, please address any withdrawals, repeated courses, leaves of absence or breaks in your undergraduate education that are not explained in your application. (250 words)

2023-2024
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

1. If you will not be enrolled as a full-time student, how will you be spending/intend to spend your time during your application year? If you are a re-applicant, please address steps taken to improve your application for medical school. (200 words)

2. Why is it important to you to go into medicine and become a physician? (200 words)

3. What quality or attribute do you think is most important in being a physician? Please explain. (200 words)

4. As a medical student and future physician, you will be faced with many uncertain situations. Please describe a situation when you were asked to do something that was beyond your capabilities. How did you handle the situation? Please provide a specific example. (400 words)

5. Netter SOM is a diverse and inclusive community, and we believe that each person brings their own unique experiences and attributes. How have your experiences, personal/family background or personal identity impacted your values and attitudes in working with others who will be both similar and different from you? (400 words)

6. If applicable, please address any withdrawals, repeated courses, leaves of absence or breaks in your undergraduate education that are not explained in your application. (250 words)

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