Essay Topics (2024 - 2025)

2500 character limit each

Question 1: Please discuss one of the following:* A challenging situation or obstacle you have faced in the past* Any academic road bumps in your academic career (low academic performance, failing course, dropping/retaking of courses) In your answer include: Why was it challenging? How did you handle it? Knowing what you know now, would you do anything differently? What did you learn?

Question 2: Describe a time or situation where you have been unsuccessful or failed. What did you learn from this experience and how have you applied this learning to your work and/or life?

Question 3: From what you understand about the rigors of medical school, what do you think will be the biggest challenge for you? How do you think you are prepared for these challenges?

Question 4: What hesitations or reservations, if any, do you have about joining the medical profession?

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Essay Topics ('23 – '24)

1. Please discuss one of the following: (2500 characters)

a) A challenging situation or obstacle you have faced in the past. Why was it challenging? How did you handle it? Knowing what you know now, would you do anything differently? What did you learn?

b) Any academic road bumps in your academic career (low academic performance, failing course, dropping/retaking of courses). Why was it challenging? How did you handle it? Knowing what you know now, would you do anything differently? What did you learn?

2. Describe a time or situation where you have been unsuccessful or failed. What did you learn from this experience and how have you applied this learning to your work and/or life? (2500 characters)

3. What would you like to contribute and be remembered for in medicine? (2500 characters

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Essay Topics ('22 – '23)

1. Please discuss one of the following: (2500 characters)

a) A challenging situation or obstacle you have faced in the past. Why was it challenging? How did you handle it? Knowing what you know now, would you do anything differently? What did you learn?

b) Any academic road bumps in your academic career (low academic performance, failing course, dropping/retaking of courses). Why was it challenging? How did you handle it? Knowing what you know now, would you do anything differently? What did you learn?

2. Describe a time or situation where you have been unsuccessful or failed. What did you learn from this experience and how have you applied this learning to your work and/or life? (2500 characters)

3. What would you like to contribute and be remembered for in medicine? (2500 characters

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Essay Topics ('21 – '22)‍

Question 1: Please discuss one of the following:

** A challenging situation or obstacle you have faced in the past

** Any academic road bumps in your academic career( low academic performance, failing course, dropping/retaking of courses) Why was it challenging? How did you handle it? Knowing what you know now, would you do anything differently? What did you learn?

Question 2: Describe a time or situation where you have been unsuccessful or failed? What did you learn from this experience and how have you applied this learning to your work/and or life?

Question 3: What would you like to contribute and be remembered for in medicine?

Essay Topics (’20 – ’21)‍

1. Indicate all of the following statements that apply to you:

I have prior experience in a primary care clinic

I have prior experience in a rural medical clinic

I have prior experience in an inner city medical clinic

I have prior experience in a medical practice for an underserved area

I have prior experience in community or public health

I had access to premedical support for my preparation and/or application to medical school (advising, mentorship, premedical committee)

2. Which of your experiences listed in the TMDSAS application most exemplifies the UH College of medicine mission? Describe how this experience might impact your medical career. (500 characters)

3. Which of your talents or characteristics would be most beneficial to the incoming class at UH College of Medicine? (250 characters)

OPTIONAL QUESTION:

1. Describe any employment, family or other obligations that impacted your education that are NOT already indicated in your TMDSAS application. (300 characters)

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Essay Topics ('19 – '20)‍

1. How have your experiences prepared you to become a physician? (2500 characters each)

2. Describe a time or situation where you have been unsuccessful or failed. What did you learn from this experience and how have you applied this learning to your work and/or life? (2500 characters each)

3. What would you like to contribute and be remembered for in medicine? (2500 characters each)

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Essay Topics ('18 – '19)‍

1. How have your experiences prepared you to be a physician? (2500 character maximum)

2. Describe a time or situation where you have been unsuccessful or failed. What did you learn from this experience and how have you applied this learning to your work and/or life? (2500 character maximum)

3. What would you like to contribute and be remembered for in medicine? (2500 character maximum)

OPTIONAL QUESTION:

1. List the area (or areas) of medicine that appeals to you and briefly explain. (Limit your explanation to 50 words or 250 characters for each area of interest you list.) Do not leave blank. If not applicable, please so indicate.

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‍Essay Topics ('17 – '18)

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Essay Topics ('16 – '17)

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Essay Topics ('15 – '16)‍

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Essay Topics ('14 – '15)

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Essay Topics ('13 – '14)‍

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