University at Buffalo School of Medicine Secondary Essay Prompts

These are the secondary application essay prompts for University at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo) School of Medicine. To put your best foot forward and maximize your chance of an interview invitation, visit our secondary application editing page.

about University at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo) School of Medicine

Secondary Deadline: October 1, 2023
Secondary Fee: $100
FAP Waiver: Full Fee Waived
CASPer Required: No
Screens Applications: No
Accepts Application Updates:

Mission 

To advance health and wellness across the life span for the people of New York and the world through the education of tomorrow’s leaders in health care and biomedical sciences, innovative research and outstanding clinical care.

Vision 

Develop and inspire exceptional physicians and scientists through transformative education.

Values 

  • Leadership
    • Pioneer new approaches in health care practice, education and research.
  • Community
    • Integrate diverse perspectives and contributions from the communities in which we work, live and learn.
  • Discovery
    • Create and implement innovative solutions that advance medicine and improve health.
  • Collaboration
    • Through teamwork, multiply the impact of our work for the greatest possible benefit.
  • Excellence
    • Pursue excellence and adhere to the highest standards in all endeavors.

2023-2024

1. In 500 words or fewer, please explain your reasons for applying to the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Buffalo. Please be specific.

2. In 500 words or fewer, please explain how you would respond to a fellow student who muttered a racist or homophobic statement under their breath in your presence and that of other peers.

2022-2023

The secondary application essay prompts from this medical school application cycle are the same as above.

2021-2022

1. In 500 words or fewer, please explain your reasons for applying to the University at Buffalo’s Jacobs School of Medicine. Please be specific.

2. In 500 words or fewer, please explain how you would respond to a fellow student who muttered a racist or homophobic statement under their breath in your presence and that of other peers?

To some extent, everyone in the US has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 500 words or fewer, please explain the ways in which you and your family have been adversely affected by this pandemic. (OPTIONAL)

2020-2021

1. In 500 words or fewer, please explain your reasons for applying to the University at Buffalo’s Jacobs School of Medicine. Please be specific.

2. In 500 words or fewer, please explain how you would respond to a fellow student who muttered a racist or homophobic statement under their breath in your presence and that of other peers?

2019-2020

1. Please explain your reasons for applying to the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine. Please be specific. (500 words max)

2018-2019

The secondary application essay prompts from this medical school application cycle are the same as above.

2017-2018

The secondary application essay prompts from this medical school application cycle are the same as above.

2016-2017

The secondary application essay prompts from this medical school application cycle are the same as above.

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