Medical College of Wisconsin - Secondary Essay Prompts

1 .At MCW, we are guided by the values of acting in caring ways, engaging in collaborative efforts, approaching our world with curiosity, advancing inclusive practices, demonstrating integrity in all that we do, and treating everyone with respect. Describe how your unique experiences, interests, and talents have embodied one or more of these values, and how they will shape the way you plan to contribute to the MCW learning community.

2 .How will MCW uniquely prepare you for your future goals?

3 .Recount a time when you made a decision you regret. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

4 .MCW is committed to its missions of community engagement and improving health for all. MCW medical students play an important role in advancing these missions by working with and within various communities throughout Wisconsin which requires adaptability and a willingness to learn from new experiences. Describe a time where you entered a new environment or situation, how you adapted, what you learned, and how that experience helped you grow in your ability to serve others and contribute to MCW’s missions during your education.

5 .Reapplicant Essay: Please explain how your application has changed since your last application to MCW Medical School. How have you enhanced your preparation for medical school and future career as a physician (e.g., additional academic work, employment, volunteer experience, etc.)? You may wish to elaborate on the process you employed to critique your application’s strengths and weaknesses or share life changes or circumstances that have impacted your application.

6 .MCW values the unique backgrounds and identities of our incoming students. If you are comfortable, please indicate if any of the following apply to you. Check all that apply (several boxes listed).

7 .We recognize that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had lasting effects on your academic, personal, or professional journey toward a career in medicine. If you wish, please share any significant or enduring impacts that may have influenced your preparation for medical school and are not fully captured elsewhere in your application. Do you have additional information you'd like to provide?