Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

1. If you could present yourself to the Admissions Committee, what would you want them to know about you?

2. LMU Only: Why are you interested in the Leadership in Medicine for the Underserved Program?

3. MD Public Health Only: Why are you interested in the Medical Partners in Public Health Certificate program, and what will you do with the skills gained?

1. Imagine your professional life 15 years from now and briefly detail where you envision yourself and what you hope to be doing.

2. LMU Only: Explain your current second language proficiency and/or your plan for achieving low-intermediate proficiency in a second language.

3. RPP Only: What motivated you to pursue a career in rural medicine?

4. Imagine reflecting on your life and medical career at the time of your retirement. What do you envision as your proudest or most significant accomplishment?

1. In the broadest sense, create a list of ten or more words or phrases that you would use to describe or characterize yourself to someone you have just met. From this list, are any of these words or phrases related to your decision to pursue a career in medicine? If yes, select up to three and explain your choices. If no, please explain.

2. If you could introduce yourself to the Admissions Committee, what key information would you want them to know about you?

1. Share your thoughts on how systemic injustices and inequities have affected you directly and/or shaped your perspective on society.

2. MD Public Health Only: Please describe any formal training that you have had in public health.

3. MD Public Health Only: Describe any public health-related experiences that you have had.

4. MD Public Health Only: Are there any other considerations you wish to share with the committee?

1. LMU Only: How have your past experiences prepared you for the challenges of a medical practice in an underserved area?

2. RPP Only: How have your past experiences prepared you for the challenges of a medical practice in a rural area?

3. Please use the space below to reflect on your experiences, challenges, and insights related to the COVID-19 public health crisis.

1. LMU Only: What are the advantages of using a public health approach to maximize individual and population health status?

2. Are you interested in interviewing for the Rural Physician Program, the Rural Community Health Program, or both?

3. American society may be experiencing a pivotal moment as it confronts various systemic injustices. Use the space below to share your thoughts on this statement.