Essays
AMCAS
MD Programs
The personal comments essay asks you to use the space provided to explain why you want to go to medical school with a limit of 5300 characters.
MD/PhD Programs
If you’re applying to MD-PhD programs, you’re required to provide two additional essays. Use the MD-PhD essay to state your reasons for pursuing the combined MD-PhD degree. Your essay will be forwarded only to your designated MD-PhD programs. This essay is limited to 3,000 characters. In your significant research experiences essay, specify your research supervisor’s name and affiliation, the duration of the experience, the nature of the problem you studied, and your contributions to the research effort. This essay is limited to 10,000 characters.
AACOMAS
The AACOMAS personal statement prompt asks you to explain your motivation for pursuing a career in osteopathic medicine with a limit of 5300 characters.
TMDSAS
The personal essay asks you to explain your motivation to seek a career in medicine. You are asked to include the value of your experiences that prepare you to be a physician. The essay is limited to 5000 characters, including spaces.
The personal characteristics essay asks you to describe your personal qualities, characteristics, skills, or strengths, and how they will contribute meaningfully to the lives of others. The essay is limited to 2500 characters, including spaces.
The optional essay allows you to briefly discuss any circumstances or experiences that are relevant to your application, which have not previously been presented. It is limited to 2500 characters, including spaces.