Question about secondary

[Topizungochico]

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I am struggling with responding to the following prompt: “ The Mission of the University of Minnesota Medical School is to be a leader in enhancing the health of people through the education of skilled, compassionate and socially responsible physicians. The Medical School is dedicated to preeminent primary care medicine, exemplary specialty care and innovative research. Reflect on and describe how your experiences to date support your dedication to this mission”.

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Not really sure what direction to take. I was considering talking about the research I’ve done and how being involved in the process helped got me thinking about how continued inquiry and curiosity helps the gradual development of new treatment, which can be life-changing for patients dealing with medical conditions that have historically had few options. I was also thinking of tying in my experiences working full time in a single clinic over the last 5 years, emphasizing that I really enjoyed getting to see continuity in my community and how serving the community around me in MN has been a rewarding experience for me. But I’m not quite sure if that’s what the prompt is looking for…. Any guidance is very appreciated.

 

[LizzyM]

Why not both? Working full time (!) in a clinic for 5 years (!) has provided you with an opportunity to contribute to the longitudinal care of fellow Minnesotans. At the same time, engaging with patients for whom there are no effective treatments brings to mind your prior engagement in research and how continued inquiry and curiosity can lead to something that may be life-changing for these people in your care. I'd only throw in that last part if you intend to engage in research as part of your practice when you reach the status of an attending.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Start by answering the question like you would for an interview. Remember the medical school's mission is to graduate many physicians who are skilled, compassionate, and socially responsible in all of those dedicated areas; you don't need to (or I don't think you can) be preeminent in all three (primary care, specialty care, innovative research). Basically it's "why Minnesota for your medical training".

 

[Hollow Knight]

I agree with the people saying just talk about both