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UTSW - Secondary Essay Prompts

Access our complete list of all Secondary Essay Prompts from UTSW in Dallas, TX for the 2019-2025 admissions cycles.

1 .Describe a group project or activity that you are most proud of. Consider the following in your response: What aspect makes you most proud? How was it accomplished? How did you deal with disagreement or conflict in the group? How did you get fellow group members to embrace a position or view your perspective?

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Max 2500 characters
Chance
99%

2 .Describe a time that you have witnessed someone acting unethically or dishonestly, or experienced a behavior of harassment or discrimination. What did you do? Describe your reaction. Is there anything you might do differently now in retrospect

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3 .As a healthcare provider, it is expected that you are able to deliver excellent care to all patients. Describe an experience that has led you to understand the needs of people who differ from you?

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4 . (OPTIONAL) Have you engaged in any public service activities for a duration of one year or greater in length (examples: Military, Peace Corps, Teach for America, etc.). Yes or No? If so, please describe the experience and impact on your personal and professional development.

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Max 2500 characters
Chance
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5 .(OPTIONAL) Please explain any academic discrepancies or extenuating circumstances that you feel the Admissions Committee should know.

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Max 2500 characters
Chance
99%