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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 2019-2024 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.

2024
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Max 250 words
Chance
99%

2 .Kaiser Permanente is committed to advancing equity, inclusion, and diversity for all. How will you contribute to the diversity of the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine?

2024
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Max 250 words
Chance
99%

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.

2024
2023
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2021
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Max 250 words
Chance
99%

4 .Based on your own experiences, how do you believe an understanding of the social determinants of health can be applied to address social justice issues within healthcare?

2024
2023
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2021
2020
2019
Max 250 words
Chance
33%

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

2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Max 250 words
Chance
33%