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University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine (Iowa City, IA)

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Program Overview

University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine (Iowa City, IA)

Secondary Deadline

December 15, 2025 Submissions are encouraged to be submitted on October 15, 2025

Secondary Fee

$60

FAP Waiver

Yes

Casper Required

No

Screens Applications

Yes

Accepts Application Updates

Yes

Mission

The Carver College of Medicine has three inextricably linked missions: education, research, and service. The college aspires to be responsive to the needs of society through the excellence of its educational programs in the health professions and biomedical sciences, by the outstanding quality of its research, and through the provision of innovative and comprehensive health care and other services.

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Vision

We understand you are probably applying to multiple medical schools. Please explain your reasons for applying to the Carver College of Medicine.

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Values

Describe any unique personal characteristics and obstacles you may have overcome that will contribute to the diversity of, and bring educational benefits to, the entering class.

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Application Cycles

2026-2027

Application Cycle

All questions have a 250-word limit.

1. We understand you may be applying to multiple medical schools. Please explain your reasons for applying to the Carver College of Medicine. (1500 Characters)

2. Describe a personal characteristic, challenge, or experience that makes you unique. How will this influence your contribution to a dynamic healthcare system that advocates for all peoples? (1500 Characters)

3. Please list and briefly describe all medically related experiences (paid/volunteer) you have completed during the past 5 years. Do NOT forecast future hours. Please include experiences listed on your AMCAS and also provide any additional experiences NOT listed on your AMCAS. (175 Characters Each)

Optional Questions:

4. If you are a reapplicant to the Carver College of Medicine, how have you strengthened your application? (1500 Characters)

5. If you are not currently in a degree-seeking program, please indicate what you will be doing from the time you complete this secondary application to the start of medical school. (1500 Characters)

2025-2026

Application Cycle

All questions have a 250-word limit.

1. We understand you may be applying to multiple medical schools. Please explain your reasons for applying to the Carver College of Medicine. (1500 Characters)

2. Describe a personal characteristic, challenge, or experience that makes you unique. How will this influence your contribution to a dynamic healthcare system that advocates for all peoples? (1500 Characters)

3. Please list and briefly describe all medically related experiences (paid/volunteer) you have completed during the past 5 years. Do NOT forecast future hours. Please include experiences listed on your AMCAS and also provide any additional experiences NOT listed on your AMCAS. (175 Characters Each)

Optional Questions:

4. If you are a reapplicant to the Carver College of Medicine, how have you strengthened your application? (1500 Characters)

5. If you are not currently in a degree-seeking program, please indicate what you will be doing from the time you complete this secondary application to the start of medical school. (1500 Characters)

2024-2025

Application Cycle

All questions have a 250-word limit.

1. We understand you may be applying to multiple medical schools. Please explain your reasons for applying to the Carver College of Medicine. (1500 Characters)

2. Describe a personal characteristic, challenge, or experience that makes you unique. How will this influence your contribution to a dynamic healthcare system that advocates for all peoples? (1500 Characters)

3. Please list and briefly describe all medically related experiences (paid/volunteer) you have completed during the past 5 years. Do NOT forecast future hours. Please include experiences listed on your AMCAS and also provide any additional experiences NOT listed on your AMCAS. (175 Characters Each)

Optional Questions:

4. If you are a reapplicant to the Carver College of Medicine, how have you strengthened your application? (1500 Characters)

5. If you are not currently in a degree-seeking program, please indicate what you will be doing from the time you complete this secondary application to the start of medical school. (1500 Characters)

2023-2024

Application Cycle

All questions have a 250-word limit.

1: We understand you may be applying to multiple medical schools. Please explain your reasons for applying to the Carver College of Medicine. (1500 characters)

2. Describe a personal characteristic, challenge, or experience that makes you unique. How will this influence your contribution to a dynamic healthcare system that advocates for all peoples? (1500 character limit)

3: Please list and briefly describe all medically related experiences (paid/volunteer) you have completed during the past 5 years. Do NOT forecast future hours. Please include experiences listed on your AMCAS and also provide any additional experiences NOT listed on your AMCAS. (Up to 15 entries and 175 characters per description)

4: (If applicable) If you are a reapplicant to the Carver College of Medicine, how have you strengthened your application? (1500 characters)

5: (If applicable) If you are not currently in a degree-seeking program, please indicate what you will be doing from the time you complete this secondary application to the start of medical school. (1500 characters)

University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine (Iowa City, IA)

University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine (Iowa City, IA)

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