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University of Maryland School of Medicine (Baltimore, MD)

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Program Overview

University of Maryland School of Medicine (Baltimore, MD)

Secondary Deadline
October 15, 2025 (MD/Phd Applicants) November 1, 2025 (MD Applicants)
Secondary Fee
$80
FAP Waiver
Yes
Casper Required
No
Screens Applications
Accepts Application Updates
Mission
The University of Maryland School of Medicine is dedicated to providing excellence in biomedical education, basic and clinical research, quality patient care and service to improve the health of the citizens of Maryland and beyond. The School is committed to the education and training of medical, MD/PhD, graduate, physical therapy and medical and research technology students. We will recruit and develop faculty to serve as exemplary role models for our students.

Vision

The University of Maryland School of Medicine will achieve international eminence as an academic institution in undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate and continuing professional education; basic and clinical research; clinical practice and service; public health and prevention; and responsiveness to its community.

The School of Medicine, in an environment with both rapid scientific and technological advances and economic changes, will be recognized for its excellence and innovation in:

  • Education
  • Research
  • Patient Care
  • Community Service

Values
  • Excellence
  • Leadership
  • Diversity
  • Social and Public Health Responsibility
  • Collaboration and Communication
  • Respect, Ethical Behavior and Professionalism
  • Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability
Application Cycles
2026-2027
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

1. Please share any relevant characteristics about your background and/or experiences not already described in AMCAS that you feel may positively impact how you practice medicine in the future. (Optional) (200 characters)

2. Describe here the reason why you are specifically interested in attending the University of Maryland School of Medicine. (1000 characters)

3. Please describe what you will be doing during the 2025-2026 academic year. If you graduated or will graduate in 2025, what are your plans for the coming year until you matriculate to medical school? (1000 characters)

4. If you’ve experienced academic challenges while in college and/or graduate or professional school, please describe and explain below. Please be sure to include withdrawals, incompletes, poor grades, etc. (Optional) (1000 characters)

5. Briefly describe your most meaningful exposure to clinical medicine. (1500 characters)

6. Briefly describe your most satisfying experience related to community service. (1500 characters)

7. How does our School of Medicine mission, vision, and values align with your vision for your future career as a physician? (1500 characters)

8. What does it mean to you to enter into a profession? (1500 characters)

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

1. Please share any relevant characteristics about your background and/or experiences not already described in AMCAS that you feel may positively impact how you practice medicine in the future. (Optional) (200 characters)

2. Describe here the reason why you are specifically interested in attending the University of Maryland School of Medicine. (1000 characters)

3. Please describe what you will be doing during the 2025-2026 academic year. If you graduated or will graduate in 2025, what are your plans for the coming year until you matriculate to medical school? (1000 characters)

4. If you’ve experienced academic challenges while in college and/or graduate or professional school, please describe and explain below. Please be sure to include withdrawals, incompletes, poor grades, etc. (Optional) (1000 characters)

5. Briefly describe your most meaningful exposure to clinical medicine. (1500 characters)

6. Briefly describe your most satisfying experience related to community service. (1500 characters)

7. How does our School of Medicine mission, vision, and values align with your vision for your future career as a physician? (1500 characters)

8. What does it mean to you to enter into a profession? (1500 characters)

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

1. (Optional) How would you describe your cultural background? (1000 characters)

2. Describe here the reason why you are specifically interested in attending the University of Maryland School of Medicine. (1000 characters)

3. Please describe what you will be doing during the 2024-2025 academic year. If you graduated/will graduate in 2024, what are your plans for the coming year until you matriculate to medical school? (1000 characters)

4. Briefly describe your most meaningful exposure to clinical medicine. (1500 characters)

5. Briefly describe your most satisfying experience related to community service. (1500 characters)

6. Without limiting the discussion to your own identity, please describe how you envision contributing to the values of equity and inclusivity at our School of Medicine, and in the medical profession. (1500 characters)

7. What does it mean to you to enter into a profession? (1500 characters)

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

1. How would you describe your cultural background? (optional, 1000 characters)

2. Describe here the reason why you are specifically interested in attending the University of Maryland School of Medicine. (1000 characters)

3. Have you previously met or attended/seen a presentation by a University of Maryland School of Medicine Admissions staff member at an open house, college fair, conference, school visit, etc.? If yes, please explain. (1000 characters)

4. Aside from summer and holiday breaks, have there been any pauses or delays in your education semesters between high school and college, during college, or after college? If yes, please explain (1000 characters)

5. Please describe what you will be doing during the 2023-2024 academic year. If you graduated/will graduate in 2023, what are your plans for the coming year until you matriculate to medical school? (1000 characters)

6. If you’ve experienced academic challenges while in college and/or graduate or professional school, please describe and explain below. Please be sure to include withdrawals, incompletes, poor grades, etc. (Optional, 1000 characters)

7. Briefly describe your most meaningful exposure to clinical medicine. (1500 char)

8. Briefly describe your most satisfying experience related to community service. (1500 characters)

9. Without limiting the discussion to your own identity, please describe how you envision contributing to the values of equity and inclusivity at our School of Medicine, and in the medical profession. (1500 characters)

10. What does it mean to you to enter into a profession? (1500 characters)

MSTP Prompts

Please indicate the MD/PhD program you are most interested in (drop-down menu).

Why are you applying to the MD/PhD Program at the UMSOM? (2500 char)

Please list the name(s) of your MD/PhD letter of recommendation writers who can focus on your research potential. (2500 char)

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