University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Why have you chosen to apply to the University of Kentucky College of Medicine?

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine's (UKCOM) mission statement promotes an environment that encourages excellence in education, access to high-quality health care, and transformative research to improve the health and wellness of Kentuckians and beyond. Please describe how your past experiences or future plans contribute to enriching and enhancing the learning environment at UKCOM.

If you are a non Kentucky resident, you are required to elaborate on your Kentucky ties if applicable (personal, familial e.g.)

Your combination of life experiences make you uniquely you. Talk about one such experience and how it has helped you prepare to be a physician.

Describe an experience or situation which made you feel grateful?

Please share unique, personally important, and/or challenging facts in your life and/or work experiences. Please discuss how such factors have influenced your goals and preparation for a career in medicine.

Describe a situation where you were not in the majority.

Please elaborate on your selection of first-choice campus.

Please elaborate on your selection of alternate campus (if applicable).