Essay Topics (2024 - 2025)
1. Application Fee Payment Code (not a question)
2. Have you ever registered at an institution under a different name? (Yes/No) If YES, please enter the name here:
3. Have you ever been convicted of, plead guilty, or plead no lo contendere (i.e., no contest, I do not wish to contend) to a criminal offense? Have you ever been arrested for a felony or misdemeanor? (Yes/No) If YES, please provide a description here: (500 characters)
4. Did you indicate that you were the recipient of any institutional action on your AMCAS application? (Yes/No)If YES, please provide a description here: (500 characters)
5. With the Development of AAMC/HHMI scientific and personal competencies the George Washington University Committee on Admissions for MD Programs has moved from strict premedical requirements to competency-based recommendations. Mastery of these competencies should be reflected in strong academic performance, MCATs, experiences and letter(s) of reference. Please see minimum eligibility information here: Minimum Eligibility & Recommendations for the 2025 Cycle
The Committee on Admissions requires completion of an undergraduate degree from a U.S. or Canadian college or university prior to matriculation. The following pre-requisite competencies are required prior to matriculation: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Laboratory Experience, English, and Social/Behavioral Science.
(AP/IB is accepted except for Biology if present on undergraduate transcripts. Transfer credits from foreign institutions are not accepted unless part of a formal study abroad program accepted by your degree-granting institution.)
Do you understand you need to complete these recommendations prior to matriculation? (Yes/No)
6. Select the campus you prefer for your clinical education (Reminder: ALL students will have their pre- clinical education at our main campus followed by clinical education at the pre-assigned campus in your acceptance letter based on your selection below)
Main Campus Preferred, Regional Medical Campus Preferred, Main Campus Only, Regional Medical Campus Only
7. If you selected regional medical campus preferred or regional medical campus only in question 6, please explain in detail your interest in regional medical campus and how it will be a good fit for your clinical education.? (1750 characters)
8. Please provide the Admissions Committee with a brief summary of your activities, academics, employment or other occupations to account for full-time activity (approx. 30-40 hours/week) from the point of application through matriculation in 2025. (750 characters)
9 The MD Program includes substantial content in Clinical Public Health (population health, health systems science, health policy, and community health) to prepare GW graduates for an expanded scope of practice required to be successful 21st century physicians. What are your specific interests and experiences related to that aspect of the MD Program? (350 characters)
10. What makes you a unique individual? What challenges have you faced? What have you learned from your experiences? (750 characters)
11. What is your specific interest in the MD Program at GW? What opportunities would you take advantage of as a student here? Why? (1750 characters)
12. Have you previously interacted directly with the MD Admissions Office through events, tours, fairs, webinars, or interviews? (Yes/No) If YES, please explain: (250 characters)
13. Do you want to pursue the joint MD/MPH program? (Yes/No) If YES, then please describe why you want to pursue the MD/MPH program and how the combined degree would fit into your career goals (1500 Characters).
Essay Topics ('23 – '24)
1. Have you ever registered at an institution under a different name? (Y/N) If Yes, please enter the name and institution
2. Select the campus you prefer (main campus preferred, regional medical campus preferred, main campus only, regional medical campus only)
3. If you selected regional medical campus preferred or regional medical campus only, please explain in detail your interest in regional medical campus and how it will be a good fit for your clinical education? (1750 characters)
4. Please provide the Admissions Committee with a brief summary of your activities, academics, employment or other occupations to account for full-time activity (approx. 30-40 hours/week) from the point of application through matriculation in 2024. (750 characters)
5. The MD Program includes substantial content in Clinical Public Health (population health, health systems science, health policy, and community health) to prepare GW graduates for an expanded scope of practice required to be successful 21st century physicians. What are your specific interests and experiences related to that aspect of the MD Program? (350 characters)
6. What makes you a unique individual? What challenges have you faced? What have you learned from your experiences? (750 characters)
7. What is your specific interest in the MD Program at GW? What opportunities would you take advantage of as a student here? Why? (1750 characters)
8. Have you previously interacted directly with the MD Admissions Office through events, tours, fairs, webinars, or interviews? (Y/N) If Yes, please explain (250 characters)
Essay Topics ('22 – '23)
1. Please provide the Admissions Committee with a brief summary of your activities, academics, employment or other occupations to account for full-time activity (approx. 30-40 hours/week) from the point of application through matriculation in 2023. (750 characters)
2. The MD Program includes substantial content in Clinical Public Health (population health, health systems science, health policy, and community health) to prepare GW graduates for an expanded scope of practice required to be successful 21st century physicians. What are your specific interests and experiences related to that aspect of the MD Program? (350 characters)
3. What is your most meaningful clinical experience to date, involving direct patient contact? (350 characters)
4. Describe how current issues regarding advocacy and social justice have impacted your motivation for medical school? (500 characters)
5. What makes you a unique individual? What challenges have you faced? How will these factors help you contribute to the diversity of the student body at GW? (750 characters)
6. What is your specific interest in the MD Program at GW? What opportunities would you take advantage of as a student here? Why? (1750 characters)
Note: These character limits do not count spaces
Essay Topics ('21 – '22)
1. Please provide the Admissions Committee with a brief summary of your activities, academics, employment or other occupations to account for full-time activity (approx. 30-40 hours/week) from the point of application through matriculation in 2022. (750 characters)
2. The MD Program includes substantial content in Clinical Public Health (population health, health systems science, health policy, and community health) to prepare GW graduates for an expanded scope of practice required to be successful 21st century physicians. What are your specific interests and experiences related to that aspect of the MD Program? (350 characters)
3. What is your most meaningful clinical experience to date, involving direct patient contact? (350 characters)
4. What makes you a unique individual? What challenges have you faced? How will these factors help you contribute to the diversity of the student body at GW? (1000 characters)
5. What is your specific interest in the MD Program at GW? What opportunities would you take advantage of as a student here? Why? (2000 characters)
Essay Topics (’20 – ’21)
1. Please provide the Admissions Committee with a brief summary of your activities, academics, employment or other occupations to account for full-time activity (approx. 30-40 hours/week) from the point of application through matriculation in 2020. (750 characters, not including spaces)
2. The MD Program includes substantial content in Clinical Public Health (population health, health systems science, health policy, and community health) to prepare GW graduates for an expanded scope of practice required to be successful 21st century physicians. What are your specific interests and experiences related to that aspect of the MD Program? (350 characters, not including spaces)
3. What is your most meaningful clinical experience to date, involving direct patient contact? (350 characters, not including spaces)
4. What makes you a unique individual? What challenges have you faced? How will these factors help you contribute to the diversity of the student body at GW? (1000 characters, not including spaces)
5. What is your specific interest in the MD Program at GW? What opportunities would you take advantage of as a student here? Why? (2000 characters, not including spaces)
Essay Topics ('19 – '20)
1. Please provide the Admissions Committee with a brief summary of your activities, academics, employment or other occupations to account for full-time activity (approx. 30-40 hours/weeK from the point of application through matriculation in 2020. (750 characters)
2. The MD Program includes substantial content in Clinical Public Health (population health, health systems science, health policy, and community health) to prepare GW graduates for an expanded scope of practice required to be successful 21st century physicians. What are your specific interests and experiences related to that aspect of the MD Program? (350 characters)
3. What is your most meaningful clinical experience to date, involving direct patient contact? (350 characters)
4. What makes you a unique individual? What challenges have you faced? How will these factors help you contribute to the diversity of the student body at GW? (1000 characters)
5. What is your specific interest in the MD Program at GW? What opportunities would you take advantage of as a student here? Why? (2000 characters)
Essay Topics ('18 – '19)
1. Please provide the Admissions Committee with a brief summary of your activities, academics, employment or other occupations to account for full-time activity (approx. 30-40 hours/weeK for the 2018-2019 application cycle, or from the point of application through matriculation in 2019. (750 characters)
2. What is your most meaningful community service experience to date? (350 characters)
3. What is your most meaningful clinical experience to date, involving direct patient contact? (350 characters)
4. What makes you a unique individual? What challenges have you faced? How will these factors help you contribute to the diversity of the student body at GW? (1000 characters)
5. What is your specific interest in the MD Program at GW? What opportunities would you take advantage of as a student here? Why? (2000 characters)
Essay Topics ('17 – '18)
1. Please provide the Admissions Committee with a brief summary of your activities, academics, employment or other occupations to account for full-time activity (approx. 30-40 hours/weeK for the 2017-2018 application cycle, or from the point of application through matriculation in 2018. (750 characters, not including spaces)
2. What is your most meaningful community service experience to date? (350 characters, not including spaces)
3. What is your most meaningful clinical experience to date, involving direct patient contact? (350 characters, not including spaces)
4. What makes you a unique individual? What challenges have you faced? How will these factors help you contribute to the diversity of the student body at GW? (1000 characters, not including spaces)
5. What is your specific interest in the MD Program at GW? What opportunities would you take advantage of as a student here? Why? (2000 characters, not including spaces)
Essay Topics ('16 – '17)
1. Please provide the Admissions Committee with a brief summary of your activities, academics, employment or other occupations to account for full-time activity (approx. 30-40 hours/weeK for the 2016-2017 application cycle, or from the point of application through matriculation in 2017. (750 characters, not including spaces)
2. What is your most meaningful community service experience to date? (350 characters, not including spaces)
3. What is your most meaningful clinical experience to date, involving direct patient contact? (350 characters, not including spaces)
4. What makes you a unique individual? What challenges have you faced? How will these factors help you contribute to the diversity of the student body at GW? (1000 characters, not including spaces)
5. What is your specific interest in the MD Program at GW? What opportunities would you take advantage of as a student here? Why? (2000 characters, not including spaces)
Essay Topics ('15 – '16)
1. Have you ever been convicted of, plead guilty, or plead no lo contendere (i.e., no contest, I do not wish to contend) to a criminal offense? Have you ever been arrested for a felony or misdemeanor? If yes, please provide a description here: (500 char)
2. Did you indicate that you were the recipient of any institutional action on your AMCAS application? If yes, please provide a description here: (500 char)
3. Please provide the Admissions Committee with a brief summary of your activities, academics, employment or other occupations to account for full-time activity (approx. 30-40 hours/weeK for the 2014-2015 application cycle, or from the point of application through matriculation in 2015. (750 char)
4. What is your most meaningful community service experience to date? (350 char)
5. What is your most meaningful clinical experience to date, involving direct patient contact? (350 char)
6. What makes you a unique individual? What challenges have you faced? How will these factors help you contribute to the diversity of the student body at GW? (1000 char)
7. What is your specific interest in the MD Program at GW? What opportunities would you take advantage of as a student here? Why? (2000 char)
Essay Topics ('14 – '15)
1. Please provide the Admissions Committee with a brief summary of your activities, academics, employment or other occupations to account for full-time activity (approx. 30-40 hours/weeK for the 2014-2015 application cycle, or from the point of application through matriculation in 2015. (750 characters)
2. What is your most significant achievement outside the classroom? (750 characters)
3. What makes you a unique individual? What challenges have you faced? How will these factors help you contribute to the diversity of the student body at GW? (1000 characters)
4. What is your specific interest in the MD Program at GW? What opportunities would you take advantage of as a student here? Why? (2000 characters)
Essay Topics ('13 – '14)
1. For the 2013-2014 application cycle (Summer 2013 through Summer 2014), please indicate activities, academics, employment, or other occupations to account for full-time activity (approx. 30-40 hours/weeK (750 characters)
2. What is your most significant achievement outside the classroom? (750 characters)
3. What makes you a unique individual? What challenges have you faced? How will these factors help you contribute to the diversity of the student body at GW? (1000 characters)
4. What is your specific interest in the MD Program at GW? What opportunities would you take advantage of as a student here? Why? (2000 characters)
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