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University of Utah School of Medicine (Salt Lake City, UT)

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Program Overview

University of Utah School of Medicine (Salt Lake City, UT)

Secondary Deadline

14 days from the receipt of the invite

Secondary Fee

$110

FAP Waiver

Yes

Casper Required

Screens Applications

Yes

Accepts Application Updates

Yes

Mission

The University of Utah School of Medicine Office of Admissions serves the State of Utah, our medical school and the healthcare profession by admitting well qualified and prepared medical students. Through a holistic culture based on valuing teamwork, professionalism, compassion, and communication, we strive to select a diverse and innovative class who exemplify dedication, service to their community and patients, leadership, research skill, and academic excellence.

Vision

The University of Utah School of Medicine Office of Admission will inspire and transform the application process through quality, education, and innovation to serve the state of Utah and beyond.

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.

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Application Cycles

2026-2027

Application Cycle

All questions have a 250-word limit.

SFESOM Essay
What motivates you to pursue and complete your medical education at the SFESOM mission-driven, medical doctor program? (300 Words)

Healthcare Needs Essay
Describe how access to healthcare has impacted you, your community, and/or communities you have served? What might be some viable solutions? (300 Words)

2025-2026

Application Cycle

All questions have a 250-word limit.

SFESOM Essay
What motivates you to pursue and complete your medical education at the SFESOM mission-driven, medical doctor program? (300 Words)

Healthcare Needs Essay
Describe how access to healthcare has impacted you, your community, and/or communities you have served? What might be some viable solutions? (300 Words)

2024-2025

Application Cycle

All questions have a 250-word limit.

SFESOM EssayWhat motivates you to pursue and complete your medical education at the SFESOM mission-driven, medical doctor program? (300 Words)Healthcare Needs EssayDescribe how access to healthcare has impacted you, your community, and/or communities you have served? What might be some viable solutions? (300 Words)Please share more about your experience in the pathway program(s) and how these experience(s) have helped you prepare for medical school.

2023-2024

Application Cycle

All questions have a 250-word limit.

1. Tell us why you are interested in pursuing a career in medicine at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine. How does our program align with your personal and professional goals? What can you contribute to our exceptional learning experience? (300 words)2. Describe how health disparities have impacted you, your community, and/or the communities you have served? What lessons have you learned and how do you plan to use this knowledge to address health equity as a medical student at our program and as a future physician? (300 words)More essays will appear if applying to RUUTE or population health tracks.

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