Wayne State University - Secondary Essay Prompts

1 .When reflecting on the roles and responsibilities of a physician, discuss what appeals and does not appeal to you.

2 .How would you address the inconsistencies between medical information and disinformation? How do these inconsistencies impact patients and society?

3 .List healthcare issues faced by marginalized communities and include their impact on social determinants of health. How would you address them?

4 .Which of your experiences or activities align with WSU SOM’s mission? Please discuss how.

5 .Please answer if you have had a gap (career change, re-applicant, additional education, etc.). A “gap” is defined as a period of time between the end of your undergraduate education and the start of medical school. What activities have you participated in or plan to participate in during this period? How does this relate to your future career in medicine?