Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

1.Imagine your professional life 15 years from now and briefly detail where you envision yourself and what you hope to be doing. Describe your most meaningful career accomplishment by that time and explain why it is significant.

2.Considering your life experiences and the lens through which you view the world, share your thoughts and perspectives about how systemic injustices and inequities have 1) affected you directly, and/or 2) shaped your perspective on society.

3.If you could present yourself to the Admissions Committee, what would you want to make sure they knew (or remembered) about you?

4.(LMU) Why are you interested in the Leadership in Medicine for the Underserved Program? Be specific.

5.(LMU) How have your past experiences prepared you for the challenges of a medical practice in an underserved area?

6.(LMU) A central component of this program is that students achieve low-intermediate proficiency in a second language by the time they reach the third year of medical school. Explain your current second language proficiency and/or your plan for achieving low-intermediate proficiency in a second language.

7.(LMU) What are the advantages of using a public health approach to maximize individual and population health status?

8.(LMR) What motivated you to pursue a career in rural medicine?

9.(LMR) How have your past experiences prepared you for the challenges of a medical practice in a rural area?