Wayne State University - Secondary Essay Prompts

1 .When reflecting on the roles and responsibilities of a physician, please discuss what motivated your interest? What are potential challenges to pursuing a career in medicine?

2 .What are the healthcare challenges faced by marginalized communities and underserved communities in the United States? Why do these healthcare challenges exist? How would you address them?

3 .Which of your experiences or activities align with WSU SOM's mission? Please discuss how they align.

4 .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?