University of Washington - Secondary Essay Prompts

1 .How have societal inequities in the U.S. affected you or people you have worked with?

2 .The UWSOM aims to build a diverse class of students to enrich the field of medicine. What perspectives, identities, and/or qualities would you bring?

3 .What obstacles have you experienced and how have you overcome them?

4 .Describe your competency by explaining how you have explored and come to understand issues in the social sciences and humanities as they relate to the practice of medicine.

5 .For re-applicants: From your most recent application until now, how have you strengthened your application?

6 .For Wyoming applicants: Describe your experiences in Wyoming that have influenced and/or informed your decision to pursue a medical career?