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Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, ILā¢Private, Urban
ChanceNew
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2025
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2022
Max 200 words
1.Feinbergās mission is to train future leaders who will serve their patients, communities and society. Explain how specific elements of the FSM integrated curriculum will support your future goals in medicine and how FSM, located in Chicago, will help you achieve these professional aspirations.
Mission Statement
ChanceNew
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2025
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2022
Max 200 words
2.Describe a new hobby or activity you enjoy in your free time outside of school.
Hobbies & Interests
ChanceNew
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2025
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2022
Max 200 words
3.If you have one year or more between college graduation and medical school matriculation, describe both your completed activities and anticipated plans, including the extent of your involvement.
Gap Year
ChanceNew
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2025
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2023
2022
Max 200 words
4.If you are reapplying to medical school, please address steps taken to enhance your application.
Re-Applicant
ChanceModerate
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2025
2024
2023
2022
Max 50 words
5.Do you or an immediate family member have an existing relationship with the Feinberg School of Medicine?
Alumni / Family Connection
ChanceModerate
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2025
2024
2023
2022
Max 200 words
6.The Feinberg School of Medicine values the totality of our studentsā experiences. As everyone has their own narrative, please describe how your unique experiences would enrich the Northwestern community.
Diversity
ChanceNew
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2025
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2022
Max 200 words
7.Why did you choose your undergraduate major? How does the subject appeal to you?
Academics / Coursework
ChanceNew
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2025
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2022
Max 200 words
8.Name a scientific paper that you have read recently that had a strong impact on you and describe what impact it had.
Research Experience
ChanceNew
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2025
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2022
Max 200 words
9.Discuss a current unanswered question in biomedical research that you find particularly interesting and what research you would like to see done to address it.
Research Experience
ChanceNew
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2025
2024
2023
2022
Max 200 words
10.If you have (or expect to have) a year or more between college graduation and medical school matriculation, describe both your completed activities and anticipated plans.
Gap Year
ChanceNew
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2025
2024
2023
2022
Max 200 words
11.If you are reapplying this cycle, please address steps taken to enhance your application. If not a reapplicant, please enter āN/Aā.
Re-Applicant
ChanceNew
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2025
2024
2023
2022
Max 200 words
12.What is the most gratifying research experience you have had to date and why? What was the greatest obstacle you had to overcome in research and how did you overcome it?
Adversity / ChallengeResearch Experience
ChanceModerate
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2025
2024
2023
2022
Max 50 words
13.Do you or an immediate family member have an existing relationship with Feinberg School of Medicine?
Alumni / Family Connection
ChanceNew
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2025
2024
2023
2022
Max 200 words
14.Please provide a brief statement explaining why you are specifically applying to the Northwestern University Medical Scientist Training Program.
Why Us
ChanceModerate
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2025
2024
2023
2022
Max 200 words
15.The Feinberg School of Medicine values the totality of our studentsā experiences. As everyone has their own narrative, please describe how your unique experiences would enrich the Northwestern community.
Diversity