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Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

East Lansing, MI

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Describe where you envision yourself and what you’ll be doing in 10 years. What do you realistically hope will be your most significant accomplishment by that time? (500 words)

500 words2021-2022Historical

Use the space below to reflect upon your COVID-19 public health crisis experiences, challenges, and/or insights.

500 words2021-2022, 2023-2024Historical

Consider three or four words and/or phrases from your medical school application that you use to describe or characterize yourself. Pick one (or a completely different one) that is underdeveloped to provide additional written narrative to the committee as to why you’ve decided to pursue a career in medicine.

500 words2023-2024Historical

Imagine your professional life 15 years from now and briefly detail where you envision yourself and what you hope to be doing. Describe your most meaningful career accomplishment by that time. Explain why it is significant.? (Please limit your response to 400 words or less.)

400 words or less2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

Considering your life experiences and the lens through which you view the world, share your thoughts and perspectives about how systemic injustices and inequities have 1) affected you directly, and/or 2) shaped your perspective on your future role as a physician? (Please limit your response to 400 words or less.)

400 words or less2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

Each year, medical schools review thousands of applications. What do you want to make sure the MSU CHM Admissions Committee knows about you? (Please limit your response to 400 words or less.)

400 words or less2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple