Essay Topics ('23-'24)

RELEASE DATE: May 8th, 2023

1. Which NYITCOM campus/site are you interested in attending? (The NYITCOM Admissions Committee reserves the right to recommend the best campus fit for you based upon your complete application.)Select Jonesboro, AR Old Westbury, NY

*2. Would you consider attending either campus?Select Yes / No

*3. Briefly describe the reasons for your campus/site choice and comment on one or two factors that are most important to you in choosing where you wish to pursue your medical education. (Max. 1000 characters)

*4. NYITCOM values diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Based on your experiences within your community, workplaces, educational experiences, and your unique attributes, in what ways will you contribute to these values? (Max. 1000 characters)

*5. Describe a challenge you’ve faced and the steps you took to overcome it. (Max. 1000 characters)

*6. Describe the community in which you see yourself practicing medicine. (Max. 1000 characters)

*7. Have you previously applied to NYITCOM? Select Yes /No

*8. If yes, what specific steps have you taken to strengthen your credentials for the current application year? (Max. 1000 characters)

9. Do you have any immediate family members (ONLY grandparents, parents, brothers/sisters, spouses) who have graduated from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine?Select Grandparent / Parent / Sibling / Spouse / More Than One Family Member / None

*10. If you do, please provide their name, relationship, and year of graduation from NYITCOM. (Max. 200 characters)

*11. How and where did you learn about NYITCOM? (Max. 250 characters)

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Essay Topics ('22-'23)

1. Briefly describe the reasons for your campus/site choice and comment on one or two factors that are most important to you in choosing where you wish to pursue your medical education. (Max. 1000 characters)

2. NYITCOM values diversity, equity, and inclusion. How will your background and experiences add to our inclusive culture and how will this focus influence your future role as a physician? (Max. 1000 characters)

3. Describe a challenge you’ve faced and the steps you took to overcome it. (Max. 1000 characters)

4. Describe the community in which you see yourself practicing medicine. (Max. 1000 characters)

5. Have you previously applied to NYITCOM? If yes, what specific steps have you taken to strengthen your credentials for the current application year? (Max. 1000 characters)

6. How and where did you learn about NYITCOM? (Max. 250 characters)

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Essay Topics ('21 – '22)‍

1. Briefly describe the reasons for your campus/site choice and comment on one or two factors that are most important to you in choosing where you wish to pursue your medical education. (Max. 1000 characters)

2. NYITCOM values diversity, equity, and inclusion. How will your background and experiences add to our inclusive culture and how will this focus influence your future role as a physician? (Max. 1000 characters)

3. Describe a challenge you’ve faced and the steps you took to overcome it. (Max. 1000 characters)

4. Describe the community in which you see yourself practicing medicine. (Max. 1000 characters)

5. Have you previously applied to NYITCOM? If yes, what specific steps have you taken to strengthen your credentials for the current application year? (Max. 1000 characters)

6. How and where did you learn about NYITCOM? (Max. 250 characters)

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Essay Topics (’20 – ’21)‍

1. Briefly describe the reasons for your campus/site choice and comment on one or two factors that are most important to you in choosing where you wish to pursue your medical education.

2. Describe an experience you have had in interacting/relating with people whose backgrounds are different than your own. What did you learn from it? How did it change your perspective?

3. Describe a challenge you’ve faced and the steps you took to overcome it.

4. After residency, describe the community in which you see yourself practicing medicine.

5. How and where did you learn about NYITCOM?

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Essay Topics ('19 – '20)‍

1. Which NYITCOM campus/site are you interested in attending? (The NYITCOM Admissions Committee reserves the right to recommend the best campus fit for you based upon your complete application.)

2. Would you consider attending either campus?

3. Briefly describe the reasons for your campus/site choice and comment on one or two factors that are most important to you in choosing where you wish to pursue your medical education. (Max. 1000 characters)

4. Describe an experience you have had in interacting/relating with people whose backgrounds are different than your own. What did you learn from it? How did it change your perspective? (Max. 1000 characters)

5. Describe a challenge you've faced and the steps you took to overcome it. (Max. 1000 characters)

6. After residency, describe the community in which you see yourself practicing medicine. (Max. 1000 characters)

7. Have you previously applied to NYITCOM?

8. If yes, what specific steps have you taken to strengthen your credentials for the current application year? (Max. 1000 characters)

9. Do you have any immediate family members (ONLY grandparents, parents, brothers/sisters, spouses) who have graduated from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine?

10. If you do, please provide their name, relationship, and year of graduation from NYITCOM. (Max. 200 characters)

11. How and where did you learn about NYITCOM? (Max. 250 characters)

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Essay Topics ('18 – '19)‍

1. What NYITCOM campus/site are you interested in attending? (The NYITCOM Admissions Committee reserves the right to recommend the best campus fit for you based upon your complete application.)

2. Briefly describe the reasons for your campus/site choice and comment on one or two factors that are most important to you in choosing where you wish to pursue your medical education. (Max. 1,000 characters)

3. Please describe how your personal characteristics, experiences and skills will uniquely contribute to NYITCOMs diverse learning environment and mission. (Max. 1,000 characters)

4. After residency, describe the community in which you see yourself practicing medicine. (Max. 1,000 characters)

5. Have you previously applied to NYITCOM?

6. If yes, what specific steps have you taken to strengthen your credentials for the current application year? (Max. 1,000 characters)

7. Do you have any immediate family members who have graduated from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine?

8. If you do, please provide their name, relationship, and year of graduation from NYITCOM. (Max. 200 characters)

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Essay Topics ('17 – '18)‍

1. Briefly describe the reasons for your campus/site choice and comment on one or two factors that are most important to you in choosing where you wish to pursue your medical education. (Max. 1000 characters)

2. Please describe how your personal characteristics, experiences and skills will uniquely contribute to NYITCOMs diverse learning environment and mission. (Max. 1000 characters)

3. After residency, describe the community in which you see yourself practicing medicine. (Max. 1000 characters)

4. Have you previously applied to NYITCOM? If yes, what specific steps have you taken to strengthen your credentials for the current application year? (Max. 1000 characters)

5. Do you have any immediate family members who have graduated from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine? If you do, please provide their name, relationship, and year of graduation from NYITCOM. (Max. 200 characters)

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Essay Topics ('16 – '17)‍

1. List all paid work experience from high school graduation to present (with dates):

2. List all volunteer (medical and other) work experience (with dates):

3. List all research experience (with dates):

4. List and describe your hobbies and recreational interests:

5. Indicate your extracurricular activities and the extent of your involvement (officer positions, etc.) while enrolled as a student:

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Essay Topics ('15 – '16)‍

1. List all paid work experience from high school graduation to present (with dates):

2. List all volunteer (medical and other) work experience (with dates):

3. List all research experience (with dates):

4. List and describe your hobbies and recreational interests:

5. Indicate your extracurricular activities and the extent of your involvement (officer positions, etc.) while enrolled as a student:

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Essay Topics ('14 – '15)‍

1. List all paid work experience from high school graduation to present (with dates):

2. List all volunteer (medical and other) work experience (with dates):

3. List all research experience (with dates):

4. List and describe your hobbies and recreational interests:

5. Indicate your extracurricular activities and the extent of your involvement (officer positions, etc.) while enrolled as a student:

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Essay Topics ('13 – '14)‍

1. List all paid work experience from high school graduation to present (with dates):

2. List all volunteer (medical and other) work experience (with dates):

3. List all research experience (with dates):

4. List and describe your hobbies and recreational interests:

5. Indicate your extracurricular activities and the extent of your involvement (officer positions, etc.) while enrolled as a student: