2026-2027 Clinical Excellence Scholar Track (CEST) Application Form – Bucksbaum-Siegler Institute for Clinical Excellence

CEST Application Form

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Application for Academic Year 2026-2027 (Deadline is March 31, 2026)

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1) What are your reasons for applying to the CEST program, and what do you hope to gain from the experience? Please include the Joel Schwab, MD “On Being a Doctor” lectures that you attended and your reflection on their content.

2) Describe your volunteer experience(s) over this past year. Provide a reflection on what you learned and the skills you gained, and how you feel these lessons will influence your participation in the CEST program?

3) How would you describe/define the ‘Doctor-Patient Relationship? What experience(s) have you had that have shaped your perspective towards providing compassionate care? What challenges do you see affecting the Doctor-Patient Relationship?

4) What has your greatest challenge been thus far? How did you overcome the challenge? What resources did you utilize in your management of this challenge?

Resume(Required)

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Please include your current GPA

Unofficial Transcript(Required)

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*Letter of Recommendation

Max. file size: 100 MB.

*Please have letter writer email recommendation letter directly to kconner1@bsd.uchicago.edu. You can submit application without recommendation letter uploaded.

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