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Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

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Program Overview

Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

Secondary Deadline
January 31, 2026
Secondary Fee
$50
FAP Waiver
Yes
Casper Required
No
Screens Applications
Yes
Accepts Application Updates
No
Mission

Our mission at NSU MD is advancing human health through innovation in medical education, research, patient care and community engagement.

We will achieve it utilizing a patient-centered, student-centered and community-centered approach

Vision
To become an exemplary medical college internationally recognized for excellence by fostering an innovative culture that supports diversity, collaboration, critical thinking and creative leadership.

Values
  • Excellence – Promoting and retaining our exceptionally high standards
  • Innovation – Creating an environment that encourages innovative thinking and positive change
  • Teamwork – Creating a culture in which everyone acts together as a team supporting our common cause
  • Communication – Exchanging information seamlessly and continuously among constituents to achieve our mission and common goals
  • Diversity – Embracing and capitalizing on a wide range of abilities, experiences, knowledge, and strengths, recognizing the importance of heterogeneity in age, background, ethnicity, physical abilities, political and religious beliefs, gender and many other attributes
  • Integrity – Behaving ethically in all situations and expecting the same from others
  • Accountability – Taking responsibility for our actions within a culture of transparency
Application Cycles
2026-2027
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

All 4000 characters

1) Please provide an example that indicates your ability to function effectively as a productive member of a team working toward a common objective. Elaborate on leadership roles you held in this capacity and how you solved problems that arose. Indicate highlights learned from this experience.

2) Please share some personal examples of problem solving in a team environment and/or leadership experience that would lead to your success in a Problem Based Learning environment.

3) At the NSU MD program, we value the unique perspective that each applicant brings. Identify any traits, life experiences, or interests that a professor or advisor would not normally know about you.

4) How has your academic work beyond the “traditional” pre-medical school requirements (i.e., introductory biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and introductory physics) prepared you for medical school and for a career in medicine? Please highlight any service-learning activities that align with humanism in medicine.

5) Have you encountered significant personal or professional challenges that have shaped your motivation to pursue a career in medicine and service to others?

6) If applicable, please describe how your experience with challenges has informed your perspective, decision-making, or approach to helping others. You may include reflections on your educational path, life experiences, or other formative events. If not applicable, please type NA.

7) Do you have any gaps or inconsistencies in either academic or standardized test performances throughout your undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate career?

If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain. If you have selected no, please type NA.

8) Is there a time gap between earning your last degree (baccalaureate or other) and the expected time of your medical school matriculation?

If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain. If you have selected no, please type NA.

9) Have you previously applied to any medical school (M.D., D.O., international)?

If yes, please explain what steps you have taken to improve your overall application profile for this admissions cycle. If you have selected no, please type NA.

2025-2026
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

All 4000 characters

1) Please provide an example that indicates your ability to function effectively as a productive member of a team working toward a common objective. Elaborate on leadership roles you held in this capacity and how you solved problems that arose. Indicate highlights learned from this experience.

2) Please share some personal examples of problem solving in a team environment and/or leadership experience that would lead to your success in a Problem Based Learning environment.

3) At the NSU MD program, we value the unique perspective that each applicant brings. Identify any traits, life experiences, or interests that a professor or advisor would not normally know about you.

4) How has your academic work beyond the “traditional” pre-medical school requirements (i.e., introductory biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and introductory physics) prepared you for medical school and for a career in medicine? Please highlight any service-learning activities that align with humanism in medicine.

5) Have you encountered significant personal or professional challenges that have shaped your motivation to pursue a career in medicine and service to others?

6) If applicable, please describe how your experience with challenges has informed your perspective, decision-making, or approach to helping others. You may include reflections on your educational path, life experiences, or other formative events. If not applicable, please type NA.

7) Do you have any gaps or inconsistencies in either academic or standardized test performances throughout your undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate career?

If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain. If you have selected no, please type NA.

8) Is there a time gap between earning your last degree (baccalaureate or other) and the expected time of your medical school matriculation?

If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain. If you have selected no, please type NA.

9) Have you previously applied to any medical school (M.D., D.O., international)?

If yes, please explain what steps you have taken to improve your overall application profile for this admissions cycle. If you have selected no, please type NA.

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

4000 character limit each (1-4 required, others if applicable)

1. Please provide an example that indicates your ability to function effectively as a productive member of a team working toward a common objective. Elaborate on leadership roles you held in this capacity and how you solved problems that arose. Indicate highlights learned from this experience.

2. Please share some personal examples of problem solving in a team environment and/or leadership experience that would lead to your success in a Problem Based Learning environment.

3. At NSU M.D., we value the unique perspective that each applicant brings. Identify any traits, life experiences, or interests that a professor or advisor would not normally know about you.

4. How has your academic work beyond the “traditional” pre-medical school requirements (i.e., introductory biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and introductory physics) prepared you for medical school and for a career in medicine? Please highlight any service-learning activities that align with humanism in medicine.

5. Do you have any gaps or inconsistencies in either academic or standardized test performances throughout your undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate career? If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain. (Optional, if applicable)

6. Is there a time gap between earning your last degree (baccalaureate or other) and the expected time of your medical school matriculation? If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain. (Optional, if applicable)

7. Were you employed full-time (or part-time) during your undergraduate or graduate years? If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain. (if applicable)

8. Have you previously applied to any medical school (M.D., D.O., international)? If yes, please explain what steps you have taken to improve your overall application profile for this admissions cycle. (if applicable)

9. Do you believe that you are an individual or a member of a group that faced adversity, which influenced your goals for a career in medicine and service to others? If you answered yes to the previous question, then please explain the impact it had on your future life events. These may include, but are not limited to, challenges due to the quality of your early educational environment, socioeconomic status, cultural background, access to resources, or other significant circumstances. (9999 chars for this one only) (If applicable)

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

1. Please provide an example that indicates your ability to function effectively as a productive member of a team working toward a common objective. Elaborate on leadership roles you held in this capacity and how you solved problems that arose. Indicate highlights learned from this experience. (Maximum 4000 characters)

2. Please share some personal examples of problem solving in a team environment and/or leadership experience that would lead to your success in a Problem Based Learning environment. (Maximum 4000 characters)

3. At NSU M.D., we value the unique perspective that each applicant brings. Identify any traits, life experiences, or interests that a professor or advisor would not normally know about you. (Maximum 4000 characters)

4. How has your academic work beyond the “traditional” pre-medical school requirements (i.e., introductory biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and introductory physics) prepared you for medical school and for a career in medicine? Please highlight any service learning activities that align with humanism in medicine. (Maximum 4000 characters)

5. Is there a time gap between earning your last degree (baccalaureate or other) and the expected time of your medical school matriculation? If yes, please explain. (Maximum 4000 characters)

6. Were you employed full-time (or part-time) during your undergraduate or graduate years? If yes, please explain. (Maximum 4000 characters)

7. Do you believe that you are a member of a group that is under-represented in medicine? If yes, please explain. (Maximum 4000 characters)

8. Please explain any gaps or inconsistencies in either academic or standardized test performances throughout your undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate career. (this has no word limit as far as I can tell)

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