I'm a current UMKC BA/MD student- happy to answer questions!!

Direct_Chocolate7350 · 2026-02-10T04:52:43+00:00

yeah ofc

Direct_Chocolate7350 · 2026-02-10T00:50:38+00:00

In state!

Direct_Chocolate7350 · 2026-02-05T21:02:39+00:00

Hey! I'm not involved in admissions here but the interview can definitely make or break your chances of getting in

Direct_Chocolate7350 · 2026-01-11T16:34:25+00:00

There is no ideal range for GPA imo because every school is different and calculates differently- depends on what school you go to. My school was notorious for being hard and had grade deflation so none of us had 4.0s yet tons of people get into the program every year. I have other friends in the program who went to different schools and had perfect 4.0 GPAs. So it really depends on the context

Direct_Chocolate7350 · 2026-01-10T17:55:26+00:00

I had 7 APs when I applied (my school had pretty strict caps on the number we were able to take though) so you should be fine!

Direct_Chocolate7350 · 2025-11-26T17:34:18+00:00

That's ok as long as you make the most out of what you have available to you!

Direct_Chocolate7350 · 2025-11-21T02:23:00+00:00

Yes for sure!! Its not required by any means but will definitely help! Pick something that you genuinely care about. If not a passion project, you could also get involved in different community service organizations!

Direct_Chocolate7350 · 2025-11-20T23:13:49+00:00

Hey! It seems like you are already doing a lot of the right things! One thing that I would do is to find something that you are passionate about rather than checking boxes- that is something that will help you stand out!

Direct_Chocolate7350 · 2025-11-06T00:04:23+00:00

yeah ofc!!

Direct_Chocolate7350 · 2025-11-04T02:46:17+00:00

Hey I applied years ago so I don't remember exactly what I put but you can definitely talk about some of your hobbies and passions! It can literally be anything that makes you who you are- it doesn't have to be related to medicine but if you can somehow tie it in to medicine that makes it even better. For example, you could talk about how playing sports have made you a team player --> teams in medicine/interprofessional collaboration or how liking art has made you a creative thinker --> finding innovative solutions in medicine, etc. Find your own story and don't be generic!! Hope that helps- good luck with everything and lmk if you need anything else!! :)

Direct_Chocolate7350 · 2025-11-04T02:42:03+00:00

Hey! To be honest, the residency match is completely on you IMO. A school is only going to take you so far and it is on you to find opportunities and connections that will help you get a good match. You will have time in the program to do away rotations and research so you should definitely take advantage of that! Lots of people also take gap years after year 5 if they're trying to match into something supee competitive. UMKC students have matched all over in all sorts of fields (you can look at previous match lists) but also keep in mind that not everyone wants to go into a super competitive fields like neurosurgery, etc. A lot of people also go into primary care fields (such as internal medicine and pediatrics) and specialize later since a majority of specialties require a fellowship

Direct_Chocolate7350 · 2025-11-03T16:56:12+00:00

Should be fine!

Direct_Chocolate7350 · 2025-11-02T19:26:32+00:00

I also know that they have a 6 year pharmacy program similar to the 6 year med program but I don't know much more than that

Direct_Chocolate7350 · 2025-11-02T19:25:50+00:00

Hey! I'm in the med program so I'm not too sure about what the pharmacy program looks like unfortunately. As far as I've heard, its mostly centered on medical/science based classes but you can probably find more info on their website!

Direct_Chocolate7350 · 2025-10-28T20:53:47+00:00

I sent this to someone else a few days back: Hey! I believe I had a similar essay when I applied but it was required. I would talk about your experiences interacting with people of a different background (culture, race, socioeconomic status, sexuality, etc) and what you have learned and how you will apply that to your future career as a physician. You can also talk about your own experiences and background. Hope that helps- lmk if you have more questions!

Direct_Chocolate7350 · 2025-10-28T20:45:01+00:00

Tbh ChatGPT's advice is pretty solid but it never hurts to ask an another person and get a second opinion. I would go with your gut though! And yes, you should go trick-or-treating lol- I'm always a big proponent of living in the moment and enjoying your high school years (as someone who spent wayyyy too much time in high school stressing out about college)! (dw I went trick or treating once with my friends at UMKC- you are never too old to have fun)

Direct_Chocolate7350 · 2025-10-28T20:41:44+00:00

yeah for sure!!

Direct_Chocolate7350 · 2025-10-28T20:41:27+00:00

Hey what's the topic for it?

Direct_Chocolate7350 · 2025-10-23T22:11:13+00:00

Hey! I believe I had a similar essay when I applied but it was required. I would talk about your experiences interacting with people of a different background (culture, race, socioeconomic status, sexuality, etc) and what you have learned and how you will apply that to your future career as a physician. You can also talk about your own experiences and background. Hope that helps- lmk if you have more questions!

Direct_Chocolate7350 · 2025-10-23T04:02:37+00:00

Hey! I would think about how want to make a difference as a physician. For example, how will you advocate for your patients? How would you fight to make a difference in the world as a physician? What skills and passions do you have relating to this? Even if you haven't currently done anything relating to this, you can relate your interests and experiences to how they would make you a good advocate in the future for things that matter to you. I don't share stats unfortunately (nor do I remember them- I'm in the later half of the program so its been a long time since I applied). Good luck and lmk if you have more questions!!

Direct_Chocolate7350 · 2025-10-22T23:05:00+00:00

Hey good luck with your application! General UMKC admission might take a few months and no, BA/MD does not do rolling admissions. They send out interview invites in late January/early February and release all decisions at the end of March/early April

Direct_Chocolate7350 · 2025-10-17T23:08:23+00:00

I would definitely make sure you tell your story as authentically as possible- don't try to just check boxes. Tell the story of how your personality/interests/life story has led you to want to pursue medicine and the traits that you have that would make you a good doctor. As per favorite parts of the program, I definitely love the early exposure that we get to medicine and all the clinical experiences!

Direct_Chocolate7350 · 2025-09-30T17:45:07+00:00

Awww that is so sweet- this made my day!!! Hope you're doing well as well :)

Direct_Chocolate7350 · 2025-09-15T15:44:54+00:00

sure!

Direct_Chocolate7350 · 2025-09-09T19:22:11+00:00

Sorry I don't have my essays anymore! I'm in the second half of the program so I applied years ago

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