The Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine (KPSOM) requires applicants to complete several secondary essays. For the 2024-2025 application cycle, here are the prompts you need to prepare for:
- Overcoming Obstacles: Describe an experience with a situation that had an unfavorable outcome. Include your reaction, how you might have responded differently, and what you learned about yourself (250 words).
- Diversity Contribution: Explain how you will contribute to the diversity of the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine (250 words).
- Lifelong Learning: Discuss an area of intellectual exploration you are passionate about and your approach to exploring this area. Include how you are open and responsive to constructive feedback (250 words).
- Social Determinants of Health: Based on your experiences, describe how an understanding of social determinants of health can be applied to address social justice issues within healthcare (250 words).
- Optional: Describe your accomplishments since your last application if you have previously applied to medical school (250 words).
To strengthen your application, consider these tips:
- Be Authentic and Reflective: The admissions committee values genuine reflections on personal experiences and challenges. Clearly articulate your learning process and personal growth.
- Show Commitment to Diversity: Highlight specific experiences and perspectives you bring that align with KPSOM’s mission to advance equity and inclusion.
- Demonstrate Intellectual Curiosity: Showcase your passion for continuous learning and your willingness to receive and act on feedback.
- Address Social Justice: Provide concrete examples of how you’ve engaged with social determinants of health and how you plan to contribute to healthcare equity.
Kaiser Permanente’s medical school is known for its commitment to a holistic admissions process, considering not just academic performance but also personal attributes and experiences that align with their mission.
Good luck with your application! For further details on how to craft compelling secondary essays, you might find resources on platforms like the Student Doctor Network or BeMo® helpful.
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