University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine Secondary Essay Prompts

Below are the secondary prompts for University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine.  Want to maximize your chances for an interview invite? Work with our expert medical school admission consultants to put your best foot forward through our secondary application editing services.

2019-2020:

1-3 are required, 4-5 are “optional, but should be completed if the situations apply to you”


1500 characters for 1, 2, 4, and 5. 3 has max of 15 entries and 175 characters per entry


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


Question 2: 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.


Question 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.


Question 4: If you are a reapplicant to the Carver College of Medicine, how have you strengthened your application?


Question 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.