Select one option regarding your connection to East Texas (direct ties, indirect ties, rural region similarities, interested in practicing there, or interested in attending), then explain your selection.
2025-2026 cycle(prior cycle, may not repeat)
Why this school250 words
From the 2025-2026 cycle, may not repeatWhere we got this
ReapplicantNo stated limit
Are you reapplying to any medical school? (yes/no)
From the 2025-2026 cycle, may not repeatWhere we got this
ReapplicantNo stated limit
What have you done between the last application cycle to make your application stronger?
From the 2025-2026 cycle, may not repeatWhere we got this
Why this school500 words
After reviewing the school's four-part mission (Community, Education, Research, Clinical): Why are you interested in applying to UT Tyler's SOM?
From the 2025-2026 cycle, may not repeatWhere we got this
Adversity & challenge500 words
Please describe a significant personal challenge you have faced.
From the 2025-2026 cycle, may not repeatWhere we got this
Open-ended500 wordsOptional
Open-ended opportunity to share additional information not addressed elsewhere (highly recommended, not required).
From the 2025-2026 cycle, may not repeatWhere we got this
AdministrativeNo stated limit
Are you participating in the UT Tyler SOM Pathway Program? (yes/no)
From the 2025-2026 cycle, may not repeatWhere we got this
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