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Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine

Pasadena, CA

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Please list publications and papers submitted. Include one or two sentences describing your role on each publication. (unlimited)

unlimited2021-2022Historical

During your career as a physician, you will likely encounter obstacles, and be required to overcome challenges. Please describe your experience with a situation that had an unfavorable outcome, including your reaction, how you might have responded differently, and what you learned about yourself. (250 words)

250 words2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine is dedicated to graduating courageous leaders who lead change through inquiry and innovation in medical education, the profession, and the healthcare system. How do your values align with this mission? (250 words)

250 words2025-2026New

Drawing from your lived experiences, how do you think knowledge of social determinants of health can be leveraged to address social justice issues within healthcare? (250 words)

250 words2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

If Applicable: Have you previously applied to medical school? If yes, please describe your accomplishments since you last applied that would promote your acceptance? (250 words)

250 words2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

Kaiser Permanente is committed to advancing equity, inclusion, and diversity for all. How will you contribute to the diversity of the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine? (250 words or less)

250 words or less2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025Historical

Lifelong learning is an essential process for continued professional development. This includes reflection and being open and responsive to constructive feedback. Please tell us about an area of intellectual exploration you’re passionate about, and your approach to exploring this area. (250 words)

250 words2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

(Optional) Please describe how you have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic (no limit)

no limitOptional2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024Historical

If yes, please describe your accomplishments since you last applied that would promote your acceptance? (250 words or less)

250 words or lessOptional2024-2025Historical