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Harvard which ended the practice of explicit racial consideration in higher education admissions, more commonly known as affirmative action. This FAQ document is intended to provide advice and guidance to applicants around discussing marginalized identities in their medical school application in the wake of this ruling. Marginalized identities include racial and ethnic identities as well as gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and disability status.  \nFrequently Asked Questions:  \n\n| Question | Answer |\n| --- | --- |\n| I’m not sure that my marginalized identities are part of my journey to medical school – should I still include them in my application? If so, how?\u003Cbr>| Be honest about your journey. If you do not feel certain aspects of your life have a place in your application, you should not force their inclusion. If you feel conflicted about including something in your application, try exploring that feeling. Practicing introspection can be therapeutic and lead to important points to include in your\u003Cbr>application. Mentioning these aspects of your identity in relation to your journey to medical education is a great way to emphasize how diversity can positively impact both individuals and society as a whole.\u003Cbr>Exercise: Try free writing an answer to the question,“How did [race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, disability status, etc.] influence my decision to become aphysician?” Compare this to any draft of your personal statement and note similarities and differences. |\n\n\n| My past experiences with my\u003Cbr>marginalized identities are traumatic. | You may feel pressure to share every detail about your experiences, but it is best to remember that you are in control |\n| --- | --- |\n\n\n| How do I talk about them in my application?\u003Cbr>| of what you share. If something feels too difficult or intimate to share, you always have the choice to omit it. If you feel something needs to be stated but are not comfortable sharing all parts of it, consider what level of detail you are willing to share. Admission committees are interested in learning what you learned from an experience and what part it played in your journey to medicine. You don’t necessarily need to provide all details of the event to explain what you learned. Focus on emphasizing the lessons you learned or personal growth you endured because of your experiences rather than the personal emotions you have attached to said experiences. Exercise: Spend some time grounding yourself before writing about your traumatic experience (take a walk, go to the gym, play with your pet, meditate). Then free write about your experience without worrying about organization, structure, sounding polished, or being concise. Once done, put it away and take a break. 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