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2022-2023 Ohio State Secondary Essay Prompts
Required Essays for those applying to REGULAR M.D., M.D./PhD and the Primary Care Track:
1. The mission statement of The Ohio State University College of Medicine is to "improve people's lives" through innovation in research, medical education, and patient care. Please describe how your past experiences predict your potential to contribute in two of these three areas. (250 words or less)
2. The OSU COM Admissions vision statement states that the admissions committee will assemble a class that displays "diversity in background and thought." Why is "diversity in background and thought" a desirable characteristic for a medical school's student body? (250 words or less)
3. (Optional) Please use the space below to communicate anything you would like to share with the admissions
committee related to the pandemic. Possible topics might include, for example: your biggest lessons and insights
from the pandemic; creative ways in which you were able to serve your community during the crisis; or hardships
you may have faced as a result of the virus or quarantine. (250 words or less)
Additional Required Essays for Primary Care Track applicants:
1. How do you feel ready to choose a career in family medicine? Please provide any examples of exposure and/or experiences not already mentioned in your application.
2. "Health is Primary" is a communications campaign to advocate for the values of family medicine, demonstrate the benefits of primary care, and engage patients in our healthcare system. The aim is to build a primary care system that reflects the values of family medicine, puts patients at the center of their care, and improves the health of all Americans. How do you plan to reflect the values of Family Medicine in your future career? (250 words or less)
Good luck to everyone applying!
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2022-2023 Ohio State Secondary Essay Prompts
Required Essays for those applying to REGULAR M.D., M.D./PhD and the Primary Care Track:
1. The mission statement of The Ohio State University College of Medicine is to "improve people's lives" through innovation in research, medical education, and patient care. Please describe how your past experiences predict your potential to contribute in two of these three areas. (250 words or less)
2. The OSU COM Admissions vision statement states that the admissions committee will assemble a class that displays "diversity in background and thought." Why is "diversity in background and thought" a desirable characteristic for a medical school's student body? (250 words or less)
3. (Optional) Please use the space below to communicate anything you would like to share with the admissions
committee related to the pandemic. Possible topics might include, for example: your biggest lessons and insights
from the pandemic; creative ways in which you were able to serve your community during the crisis; or hardships
you may have faced as a result of the virus or quarantine. (250 words or less)
Additional Required Essays for Primary Care Track applicants:
1. How do you feel ready to choose a career in family medicine? Please provide any examples of exposure and/or experiences not already mentioned in your application.
2. "Health is Primary" is a communications campaign to advocate for the values of family medicine, demonstrate the benefits of primary care, and engage patients in our healthcare system. The aim is to build a primary care system that reflects the values of family medicine, puts patients at the center of their care, and improves the health of all Americans. How do you plan to reflect the values of Family Medicine in your future career? (250 words or less)
Good luck to everyone applying!
Interview feedback:
Ohio State University College of Medicine Interview Feedback
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