"Applying to medical school can be a lengthy process.
Applicants first complete the primary application via the American Medical College Application Service, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service or Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service.
Then, they may be asked to complete school-specific secondary applications. Universities can ask a range of questions about personal or professional experiences or motivations for becoming a physician.
While supplemental essay prompts vary across schools, there are some recurring themes. Here are tips on how to respond to questions related to three of the most common themes on medical school secondary applications." …