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May 4, 2026
AACOMAS Opens
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May 28, 2026
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Aug 3, 2026
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Oct 15, 2026
MD Releases Begin
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University of Illinois College of Medicine
Chicago, ILâ˘Public, Urban
ChanceNew
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2025
2024
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2022
No word limit
1.(questions 1-5 required, #6,7 if applicable)
âNo is indicated, brevity is typically appreciated by schools as rule of thumbâ.
ChanceModerate
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2025
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2022
No word limit
2.What characteristics, qualities, or attributes do you possess that have helped you to deal with conflict and change?
Personal Attributes
ChanceModerate
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2025
2024
2023
2022
No word limit
3.Which characteristics, qualities, or attributes of UICOM attracted you to apply for medical school here?
Personal Attributes
ChanceModerate
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2025
2024
2023
2022
No word limit
4.An important part of UICOMâs identity is the concept of âone college, three campuses.â The curriculum is identical on each campus; however, each campus has unique characteristics. Please describe what you have learned about at least two of our three campuses.
Diversity
ChanceModerate
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2025
2024
2023
2022
No word limit
5.What are some of the causes and consequences of prejudice and injustice? What does an individualâs response to prejudice and injustice reveal about their character? What is the role of a bystander who witnesses prejudice or injustice?
Diversity / Social Justice
ChanceModerate
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2025
2024
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2022
No word limit
6.UICOM values a wide range of perspectives. Describe an aspect of your own perspective, value system, or lived experience that is important to you and how it would contribute to the diverse and collaborative community at UICOM.
Mission Statement
ChanceModerate
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2025
2024
2023
2022
No word limit
7.Have you applied for admission to medical school previously? Yes/No
If you are reapplying this year please describe what you have done during the past year.
Re-Applicant
ChanceModerate
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2025
2024
2023
2022
No word limit
8.Have you ever matriculated into and not completed a professional/graduate program? Yes/No
Please describe the circumstances of why you did not complete the program of study.
Why Us