Essay Topics (2024 - 2025)

1. The university’s vision statement is “Excellent health and wellness for all in a world without health disparities”. Describe how you envision yourself contributing to the CDU vision statement. (1200 characters)

2. Describe your commitment to transforming the health of diverse and underserved communities. (800 characters)

3. Detail the key motivational factors in your decision to apply to the CDU MD Program. (1200 characters).

4. Please describe a personal experience in which you have encountered discrimination. (800 characters)

5. How will you utilize your medical knowledge and skills to contribute positively to your community after completing medical school? (800 characters)

6. Have you participated in any CDU programs (pipeline, degree, community, research, etc.)? Optional, 9999 character limit

7. If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please list the CDU program(s). Optional, 9999 character limit

8. How did you hear about our the CDU MD program? Optional

9. How will you use your life experience with poverty and housing insecurity as a physician? (800 characters)