The UC College of Medicine recognizes that the medical school application journey can be demanding. By sharing UCCOM's secondary application prompts early, we hope to create a more supportive application experience that allows you to thoughtfully prepare your responses while managing other application components such as the AMCAS application or MCAT testing.

Secondary application invitations will be distributed starting in mid-July to applicants with a verified AMCAS application. Please note that spaces are counted as characters in our secondary application platform, with a total of 2000 characters.

At UCCOM, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where innovation and intellectual inquiry flourish. Our mission is to work together in a spirit of collaboration and service to educate tomorrow's healthcare leaders, advance knowledge through impactful research, and improve health through compassionate care.

We look forward to learning how you will contribute to our vision of excellence in education, research, and patient care.

Required Responses:

Mission Fit: What is your specific interest in the UCCOM program? What opportunities would you take advantage of as a student here?  Why?

Personal Growth: Discuss any elements of your application that you feel might be concerning to the Admissions Committee. (This could include explanation of metric trends, institutional actions, legal violations, etc.).

Additional Information (if applicable): Are you a UCCOM re-applicant? Explain how you and your application have changed since your previous submission, and tell us what you have learned along the way.