How To Get Into Albert Einstein College of Medicine: Application Tips

Albert Einstein College of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Prompts:

PERSONAL HISTORY 

1. I have taken time off from school between high school and college. (3000 characters max)
2. I have taken time off from school during my undergraduate years. (3000 characters max)
3. I have taken at least a year off from school since college graduation, including this year that I am applying. (3000 characters max)
4. I have taken and received credit for online science core courses (e.g., chemistry, biology, organic chemistry, physics and mathematics) that were taken prior to the Covid Pandemic (earlier than Spring 2020). (3000 characters max)
5. I have applied previously to medical school. (3000 characters max)
6. I have submitted an AMCAS application to Einstein previously. (3000 characters max)
7. I am/was a graduate student in the Graduate Programs in the Biomedical Sciences of Albert Einstein College of Medicine. (3000 characters max)
8. I was accepted to medical school previously but did not attend. (3000 characters max)
9. I was previously enrolled in medical school. (3000 characters max)
10. I can attest that I have fulfilled the Albert Einstein College of Medicine COMPETENCIES (Course Requirements | M.D. Admissions | Albert Einstein College of Medicine) for admission. (3000 characters max)
11. I will have a Baccalaureate Degree by the time I matriculate into medical school. (3000 characters max)
12. I am presently holding a deferral from another medical / graduate / professional school. (3000 characters max)
13. I have received a grade of “F” during my college/graduate school years. (3000 characters max)
14. I have received a grade of “D” during my college/graduate school years. (3000 characters max)
15. I have received a grade of “W” during my college/graduate school years. (3000 characters max)
16. I have received a grade of “I” during my college/graduate school years. (3000 characters max)
17. As an undergraduate, I transferred from one college to another. (3000 characters max)
18. I have been the recipient of a warning notice for a non-academic issue that did NOT result in a disciplinary action. (3000 characters max)
19. I have been subject to a disciplinary action and/or administrative action, expunged or not, while an undergraduate or graduate student. (3000 characters max)
20. I currently have disciplinary charges pending. (3000 characters max)
21. I have been prohibited or suspended from practicing in a professional capacity because of alleged misconduct. (3000 characters max)
22. If you were employed during the academic year, other than during winter and summer breaks, please write the number of hours you worked per week and tell us what you did and why you were employed. (3000 characters max)
23. Please provide the names of languages you speak (other than English) and indicate the fluency with which you speak them (beginner, moderate, advanced). (1000 characters max)

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

1. Did you take your last science course more than 5 years ago? 
   • If you answered “yes” to the above question, and have been away from course work for more than 5 years, please explain your activities, as well as any course work you may have completed during this time. If your answer was, “no,” please write “NA” in the box below. (3000 characters max)
   • If you have an Undergraduate Pre-Professional Advisory Committee at your college or university, and have chosen NOT to request a letter from that Committee, please tell us why not. (9000 characters max)

EINSTEIN OR AFFILIATED HOSPITAL WORK EXPERIENCE

1. Have you worked in basic or clinical research at an Einstein affiliated hospital? 
   • If you answered, “yes” to the above question, please tell us WHERE and WHEN.
2. Have you participated in an Einstein Pathway Program during high school, college or after?
   • If you answered “yes” to the above question, please name the program(s) and YEAR.
3. Have you ever volunteered at an Einstein affiliated hospital, in one of our clinical areas, other than research or a Pathway Program?
   • If you answered, “yes” to the above question, please tell us WHERE and WHEN
4. If you answered “yes” that you have worked with us at an Einstein affiliated hospital, will a letter from an Einstein faculty member be included in your evaluations? If a letter from an Einstein faculty member will be included in your evaluations, please tell us the name, title and department of the letter writer.

ALBERT EINSTEIN / MONTEFIORE FAMILY

1. Do you have a family member who is a current employee (non-faculty) of an Einstein/Montefiore affiliated hospital?
2. Do you have a SIBLING who is currently enrolled as an Einstein medical or graduate student?
3. Do you have a family member who is currently a Faculty member at an Einstein/Montefiore affiliated hospital?
4. Do you have a family member who is an Einstein Alumnus (MD, MSTP or PhD degree only)? Please do not include names of relatives who have only completed residency training here.

UNIQUE LIFE EXPERIENCES​

1. What unique life experiences, personal attributes and/or perspectives will you bring as part of the incoming class? Are there particular challenges or successes that you have encountered? If you do not wish to write anything, please write “NA.” (3000 characters max)

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH US?

Please use this space to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know. If you do not wish to write anything, please write “NA.” (3000 characters max)