1.When reflecting on the roles and responsibilities of a physician, please discuss what motivated your interest? What are potential challenges to pursuing a career in medicine?

2.What are the healthcare challenges faced by under-resourced communities in the U.S.? Why do these healthcare challenges exist? How would you address them?

3.Which of your experiences and activities align with WSU SOM’s mission? Please discuss how they align.

4.The Wayne State University School of Medicine aims to provide a rich, varied, and inclusive educational experience for all members of the class. How would you advance belonging and contribute to the educational experience of fellow medical students?

5.Please answer if you have had a gap or growth year (career change, re-applicant, additional education, etc.). A “growth year” is defined as a period of time between the end of your undergraduate education and a year or more prior to the start of medical school. What activities have you participated in or plan to participate in during this period? How does this relate to your future career in medicine? (no word count).