Northwestern: "Distinguishable Characteristics"

Northwestern's secondary application poses three essay questions, one of which asks for the applicant to describe the distinguishable characteristics (non-academic) they possess and how they will be of benefit in a career in medicine. Overall, it's a decently fun prompt.

Among a couple other personal traits, I'm strongly moved to briefly discuss my sleep/wake pattern in that I frankly don't have one. I require very little sleep and sleep sporadically. In my four years of college, I'm sure I've had about 200 instances where I didn't sleep in a given 24 hour period, not to mention regular all-nighters (and a couple semesters when I operated on a straight nocturnal schedule). Neither my body nor mind show any signs of suffering from the utter lack of a schedule (otherwise I would obviously change my habits). As far as I'm concerned, this is one of the most beneficial traits a person can have for getting through medical school and residency, and later, as an on-call physician. However, I'm concerned that it would come off to the committee as strange and irresponsible, especially if I described it in this detail.

Any thoughts?

Edit: Ha...I actually said "unresponsible." Wow.

 

From the time Northwestern contacts you and grants you access to the secondary application, you have two weeks to finish and submit the application, and three weeks for them to receive your letters of recommendation.

Instructions to give to the individuals writing your letters are here, though a committee letter would pretty much take care of it. However, on the application, there is no area where you need to enter information about those writing the letters on your behalf.