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Kaiser Permanente (Tyson) - Secondary Essay Prompts

Access our complete list of all Secondary Essay Prompts from Kaiser Permanente (Tyson) in Pasadena, CA for the 2019-2025 admissions cycles.

1 .During your career as a physician, you will likely encounter obstacles, and be required to overcome challenges. Please describe your experience with a situation that had an unfavorable outcome, including your reaction, how you might have responded differently, and what you learned about yourself.

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Max 250 words
Chance
99%

2 .Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine is dedicated to graduating courageous leaders who lead change through inquiry and innovation in medical education, the profession, and the healthcare system. How do your values align with this mission?

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Max 250 words
Chance
33%

3 .Lifelong learning is an essential process for continued professional development. This includes reflection and being open and responsive to constructive feedback. Please tell us about an area of intellectual exploration you’re passionate about, and your approach to exploring this area.

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Max 250 words
Chance
99%

4 .Drawing from your lived experiences, how do you think knowledge of social determinants of health can be leveraged to address social justice issues within healthcare?

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Max 250 words
Chance
67%

5 .Have you previously applied to medical school? If yes, please describe your accomplishments since you last applied that would promote your acceptance?

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Max 250 words
Chance
67%