The learning community at the University of South Alabama Whiddon College of Medicine benefits from the inclusion of students with broad life experiences. The Admissions Committee encourages you to share life experiences that you may have had and/or important factors in your background that illustrate your readiness for practicing medicine in a multicultural society. (3500 characters)

The learning community at the University of South Alabama Whiddon College of Medicine benefits from the inclusion of students with broad life experiences. The Admissions Committee encourages you to share life experiences that you may have had and/or important factors in your background that illustrate your readiness for practicing medicine in a multicultural society. (3500 characters)

1. Areas of Interest: Although interests may change, what areas of medicine are you primarily interested in at the current time? (200 characters)

2. Out-of-State Applicants: Although our primary obligation is to residents of the State of Alabama, we do consider competitive applicants from neighboring states and applicants with strong ties to the State of Alabama. Please write a brief essay explaining your ties to the State of Alabama. (2000 char) (optional)

3. Optional Essay: The learning community at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine benefits from the inclusion of students with broad life experiences, as well as students from diverse backgrounds. The Admissions Committee encourages you to share life experiences that you may have had and/or important factors in your background that illustrate your readiness for practicing medicine in a multicultural society. (3500 char) (optional)

The secondary application essay prompts from this medical school application cycle are the same as above.