Western University (Northwest) - Secondary Essay Prompts

1 .What experience observing a DO solidified your desire/ambition to become an osteopathic physician? (This could be a formal shadowing experience (one-on-one with a physician), scribing, observing your own physician, friend, or family member who is a DO)

2 .If you have not had the opportunity to shadow/observe a DO, why is it important to you to become an osteopathic physician?

3 .What was your most memorable community service activity, and how did your activity benefit the community?

4 .How does the COMP Northwest Mission statement align with your values?

5 .Why do you want to attend COMP Northwest in Lebanon, Oregon?

6 .Have you participated in research?Yes/ No. If yes, briefly describe your role and what skills you gained from participation in the research. Please provide us with the link to the publication or abstract if possible.

7 .Briefly discuss any extenuating circumstances that you feel are pertinent to your application (poor grades, course withdrawals, lapse in your education, etc.).

8 .If you have not taken any coursework for over 3 years, please explain why and what you have been doing during that period of time.