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Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Miami, FL•Public, Urban
ChanceHigh
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Max 1200 characters
1.Miami is a vibrant and multicultural, multilingual city. You will be exposed to cultures and languages different than your own while living and studying in this city. Please explain in detail an experience in which you collaborated, worked, or were exposed to diverse backgrounds. Please describe the impact the experience had on you.
DiversityTeamwork
ChanceHigh
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Max 1200 characters
2.Why did you choose to apply to FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine?
Why Us
ChanceHigh
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Max 1200 characters
3.Please describe a significant personal challenge you have faced. If you sought guidance, support, or resources, describe how it helped you? Focus on what you learned about yourself and how you think it will help you face new challenges.
Adversity / Challenge
ChanceHigh
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Max 1200 characters
4.What do you think will be the most rewarding and challenging part of practicing medicine in the future?
Career Goals
ChanceHigh
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2025
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Max 1000 characters
5.Use this area to explain any exception to the prerequisites at your institution.
Academics / Coursework
ChanceHigh
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Max 1000 characters
6.Is there any additional information about your academic record that you would like the Admissions Committee to know? Please include any academic difficulties or course withdrawals.
Adversity / ChallengeAcademic HardshipAnything Else?