Essay Topics (2024 - 2025)

1. Oakland County has a diverse patient population with a health equity divide that has resulted in a vulnerable group of patients that are underserved. Select an obstacle that primary care physicians face that work in these types of communities and discuss possible solutions. (400 words)

2. Please select one or more of OUWB's values and describe any experiences (personal, clinical, and/or service) you've had that align to those values. The values of OUWB are integrity, innovation, inclusion, excellence, accountability, and respect. (400 words)

3. In clinical bioethics you will learn how we all have to make complex decisions that sometimes do not match our personal beliefs. Accordingly, is it important to do what you believe is right or what you have been instructed to do? How would you approach this dilemma? (400 words)

4. Optional: Is there anything you want the admissions committee to know about your qualifications for medical school that are not already represented in your application materials? For example, if you have already graduated, briefly summarize your activities since graduation. Note: This space is provided for new information only, not to promote qualifications already highlighted in your other materials. (400 words)

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Essay Topics ('23 - '24)

(400 word limit for all prompts)

1. Oakland County has a diverse patient population with a health equity divide that has resulted in a vulnerable group of patients that are underserved. Given your understanding of social determinants of health, how would you go about addressing these inequities?

2. Describe how OUWB’s mission and values align with your professional goals and objectives.

3. Master adaptive learners in medicine represent a combination of both efficient problem-solvers and possess the ability to learn and innovate when faced with a novel challenge to deliver high quality healthcare. Think back to your educational journey and describe how you embodied the definition of a master adaptive learner.

4. Optional: Is there anything you want the admissions committee to know about your qualifications for medical school that are not already represented in your application materials? For example, if you have already graduated, briefly summarize your activities since graduation. Note: This space is provided for new information only, not to promote qualifications already highlighted in your other materials.

5. Optional: If you are a reapplicant to OUWB, please describe improvements you have made to your current application from previous cycles (please include academics, experiences, etc.).

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Essay Topics ('22-'23)

1. How have your experiences serving others contributed to your personal growth, and how would your experiences contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in our community? (400 words)

2. Describe your motivation to attend OUWB. (250 words)

3. (Optional): Is there anything you want the admissions committee to know about your qualifications for medical school that are not already represented in your application materials? For example, if you have already graduated, briefly summarize your activities since graduation. Note: This space is provided for new information only, not to promote qualifications already highlighted in your other materials. (400 words)

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Essay Topics ('21 – '22)

1. How have your experiences serving others contributed to your personal growth, and how would your experiences contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in our community? (400 words)

2. Describe your motivation to attend OUWB. (250 words)

3. Please describe how you have overcome obstacles or adapted during the COVID-19 epidemic to continue to show your commitment to serving the community and gaining meaningful medical experience. (400 words)

OPTIONAL QUESTIONS:

1. Is there anything you want the admissions committee to know about your qualifications for medical school that are not already represented in your application materials? For example, if you have already graduated, briefly summarize your activities since graduation. Note: This space is provided for new information only, not to promote qualifications already highlighted in your other materials. (400 words)

2. If you are a reapplicant to OUWB, please describe improvements you have made to your current application from previous cycles (please include academics, experiences, and/or personal characteristics). (400 words)

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Essay Topics (’20 – ’21)‍

1. How have your experiences serving others contributed to your personal growth, and how would your experiences contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in our community? (400 words)

2. Describe your motivation to attend OUWB. (250 words)

3. Please describe how the COVID-19 epidemic has impacted your preparation for medical school (positively and/or negatively). (400 words)

OPTIONAL QUESTIONS:

1. Is there anything you want the admissions committee to know about your qualifications for medical school that are not already represented in your application materials? For example, if you have already graduated, briefly summarize your activities since graduation. Note: This space is provided for new information only, not to promote qualifications already highlighted in your other materials. (400 words)

2. If you are a reapplicant to OUWB, please describe improvements you have made to your current application from previous cycles (please include academics, experiences, and/or personal characteristics). (400 words)

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Essay Topics ('19 – '20)

1. How have your experiences serving others contributed to your personal growth? (400 words)

2. Describe your motivation to attend OUWB. (400 words)

3. If you have already graduated, briefly summarize your activities since graduation. (400 words)

OPTIONAL QUESTIONS:

1. If applicable, please describe any connections you have to the OUWB communities. (400 words)

2. Is there anything you want the admissions committee to know about your qualifications for medical school that is not already represented in your application materials? Note: This space is provided for new information only, not to promote qualifications already highlighted in your other materials. (400 words)

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‍Essay Topics ('18 – '19)‍

1. How have your experiences serving others contributed to your personal growth? (400 words)

2. If you have already graduated, briefly summarize your activities since graduation. (400 words)

OPTIONAL QUESTIONS:

1. If applicable, please describe any connections you have to the OUWB communities. (400 words)

2. Is there anything you want the admissions committee to know about your qualifications for medical school that is not already represented in your application materials? Note: This space is provided for new information only, not to promote qualifications already highlighted in your other materials (400 words)

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‍Essay Topics ('17 – '18)‍

1. How have your experiences serving others contributed to your personal growth? (400 words)

2. If you have already graduated, briefly summarize your activities since graduation. (400 words)

OPTIONAL QUESTION:

1. Is there anything you want the admissions committee to know about your qualifications for medical school that is not already represented in your application materials? Note: This space is provided for new information only, not to promote qualifications already highlighted in your other materials. (400 words)

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Essay Topics ('16 – '17)‍

1. How have your experiences serving others contributed to your personal growth? (400 words)

2. If you have already graduated, briefly summarize your activities since graduation. (400 words)

OPTIONAL QUESTION:

1. Is there anything you want the admissions committee to know about your qualifications for medical school that is not already represented in your application materials? Note: This space is provided for new information only, not to promote qualifications already highlighted in your other materials. (400 words)

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Essay Topics ('15 – '16)‍

1. How have your experiences serving others contributed to your personal growth? (400 words)

2. If you have already graduated, briefly summarize your activities since graduation. (400 words)

OPTIONAL QUESTION:

1. Is there anything you want the admissions committee to know about your qualifications for medical school that is not already represented in your application materials? Note: This space is provided for new information only, not to promote qualifications already highlighted in your other materials. (400 words)

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Essay Topics ('14 – '15)‍

1. What have you done to make your community a better place? (400 Words)

OPTIONAL QUESTIONS:

1. Is there anything you want the admissions committee to know about your qualifications for medical school that is not already represented in your application materials? Note: This space is provided for new information only, not to promote qualifications already highlighted in your other materials. (400 Words)

2. Please explain any gaps in your education, if applicable. (400 Words)

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Essay Topics ('13 – '14)‍

1. What have you done to make your community a better place? (400 words)

OPTIONAL QUESTIONS:

1. Is there anything you want the admissions committee to know about your qualifications for medical school that is not already represented in your application materials? Note: This space is provided for new information only, not to promote qualifications already highlighted in your other materials. (400 words)

2. Please explain any gaps in your education, if applicable. (400 words)