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ASU John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering

Tempe, AZ

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Lifelong learning and intellectual curiosity are essential for continued professional development and growth. Please share an example of intellectual exploration you are passionate about and your approach to exploring this area.

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Share a non-academic failure you’ve experienced. How did you handle it, what did you learn, and how do you generally approach life’s challenges?

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The mission of the Arizona State University’s School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering is to transform healthcare delivery, produce healthcare leaders, and address health challenges facing Arizona and beyond, by integrating medicine, engineering, technology, and the humanities. Please describe the role(s) you would like to play in helping ASU School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering to achieve its mission.

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Please share any additional information that you wish the Admissions Committee to know. Essays can focus on your current activities if you are not currently pursuing a degree, your connection to ASU or the greater Phoenix area, any academic disruptions you would like to clarify, or other information that provides insight on your candidacy.

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