West Virginia COM - Secondary Essay Prompts

1 .Why do you want to be an osteopathic physician?

2 .What advantage do you see in attending WVSOM over other medical schools?

3 .Describe an ethically challenging situation you have been in, and how you responded.

4 .What do you feel it will take for you to succeed in medical school?

5 .Provide a brief comment about your study habits.

6 .Describe a situation in work, volunteer activities, or organizations where you demonstrated your ability to work well with others.

7 .What experiences (living, working or visiting) have you had in rural areas?

8 .Briefly comment on how your volunteer experience benefited you.