1.Tulane University School of Medicine’s mission statement states: We improve human health and foster healthy communities through discovery and translation of the best science into clinical practice and education; to deliver the highest quality patient care and prepare the next generation of distinguished clinical and scientific leaders. Briefly describe the reasons for your interest in Tulane University School of Medicine.

2.What disparities in health do you believe are pertinent to the New Orleans patient population? How would you attempt to address them as a medical student at Tulane? You may support your answer by using past involvement working in a similar patient population to compare and/or describe your interest in any student activities offered at Tulane or in New Orleans.

3.Who knows you best and how would they describe you?

4.Please list any leadership positions (clubs, organizations, paid work) you may have held.

5.Please list your hobbies and major non-academic interests.

6.OPTIONAL: The following questions are optional. Declining to answer a question will not negatively impact your application in any way.

7.Tulane University School of Medicine values the diversity of its patients, faculty, staff, and students. Do you identify with a particular group that you believe is underrepresented among medical professionals?

8.In what ways did the COVID-19 pandemic alter/interrupt your medical school application? (no word count).