Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine

1. What does being a physician mean to you? How did you come to this understanding?

1. Out-of-province applicants: In 250 words or less, please describe your knowledge of any connections to and past experiences with the Maritime Provinces and how these have contributed to your selection of Dalhousie University as your preferred choice of medical schools.

1. Describe your personal experience in community service, volunteer work or service/help to another. What did you learn from this experience?

2. Health care professionals work with people from diverse and broad populations and experiences. How would you describe your own level of cultural competence/sensitivity? What steps could you take to further build cultural competence/sensitivity?

1. Describe your strongest quality and provide a specific example of this quality. How does this quality relate to the study and practice of medicine?

1. The Dalhousie Medicine curriculum uses case-based small group learning. Describe one or more examples of your experiences with small group learning or teams and what you have learned from it.