Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

1. You may provide additional information that may help the Admissions Committee gain a better understanding of your candidacy.

2. Why do you want to pursue osteopathic medicine at SHSU-COM? (800 characters)

1. What aspects of professionalism do you believe are most crucial for a physician, and how have you demonstrated these qualities in your preparation for medical school?

2. Please share anything you would like to mention to strengthen your application. (500 characters)

1. In what ways have you engaged with osteopathic physicians or been influenced by the osteopathic professional identity?

1. Are you currently enrolled in classes? If not, please describe your current activities.

2. Please describe something you deserved but didn’t get and how you felt about it.

3. Optional: Is there any additional information you would like the college to know about you?

4. Describe a moment when you failed to accomplish a task or let yourself down. How did you grow from this experience? (800 characters)

5. Are you a Texas resident? [Yes or no]

1. The MSUCOM curriculum stresses the importance of intrapersonal competencies. Please tell us about a time when you were faced with a challenge in these areas and how it impacted your professional growth.

1. What do you like or dislike most about the area you are from (hometown or high school)? (800 characters)

1. What do you consider the role of physicians in medically underserved Texas communities? (800 characters)

2. SHSU-COM Motto: What is the most significant service contribution you have made? (800 characters)