University of Wisconsin - Secondary Essay Prompts

1 .The Admissions Committee is committed to holistic, mission-aligned evaluation of all applicants. Review our institution’s mission. Using specific examples, discuss how and why you believe you are a good fit for the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

2 .Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of UWSMPH and crucial to the education of tomorrow’s physicians. Reflect on how you would embody these values in your education or practice.

3 .Integrity, accountability, and compassion are UWSMPH core values. Pick one of these and reflect on your lived experience with it.

4 .Many inequities exist at the intersection between health outcomes and historical, societal, economic, or other systemic factors. Choose a broader issue or policy that impacts health outcomes where you believe change is needed to advance health equity. Discuss the role you hope to play as a physician in addressing this issue.

5 .If germane to your overall application, please share in a brief paragraph how COVID-19 impacted your application in any of the following domains: 1) Academic 2) Volunteer 3) Research 4) Work 5) Personal Life