University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health

1. Discuss, using specific examples, how and why you are a good fit for UW SMPH. (500 words max)

2. The Admissions Committee considers many factors when reviewing your application. A successful applicant often effectively communicates what makes them exceptional and why they will become an outstanding physician. You are invited, but not required, to provide additional information in this essay. Some applicants share hardships and challenges they have faced in their lives and how these experiences have shaped them into caring and compassionate individuals. Other applicants use this space to highlight a particular passion related to their future career in medicine. If you are not a resident of Wisconsin, you may want to explain your interest in the University of Wisconsin or discuss any special connection you have to our state or its residents. Our goal is to gain insight into you as a unique applicant. You may include anything in this essay that you feel is relevant. (Limit response to 500 words.)

3. Individuals who are reapplying must submit a statement outlining what has changed since their previous application to the UW School of Medicine and Public Health MD or MD/PhD program (e.g., additional academic work, new letters of recommendation, work and volunteer experience, life changes, etc.). Please limit your response to 500 words.

4. The Admissions Committee considers many factors when reviewing your application. A successful applicant often effectively communicates what makes them exceptional and why they will become an outstanding physician. You are invited, but not required, to provide additional information in this essay.

5. Some applicants share the hardships and challenges they have faced in their lives and how these experiences have shaped them into caring and compassionate individuals. Other applicants use this space to highlight a specific passion related to their future career in medicine. If you are not a resident of Wisconsin, you may want to explain your interest in the University of Wisconsin or describe a special connection you have to our state or its residents.

1. Please describe the research you would like to pursue as an MSTP student at the University of Wisconsin to prepare for a career as a researcher and leader in medicine. You may include specific scientists, laboratories, facilities, or programs. (Limit your response to 500 words.)

1. Pick one core value (Integrity, accountability, or compassion) and reflect on your lived experience with it. (250 words max)

2. Required Essay for Re-applicants: Indicate what has changed since your previous application. (500 words)

3. Our goal is to gain insight into you as a unique applicant. Please include anything in this essay that you believe is relevant. (Limit your response to 500 words.)

4. Our goal is to gain insight into you as a unique applicant. Please include anything in this essay that you believe is relevant. OPTIONAL (500 words.)

1. Reflect on how you would embody the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in your education or practice. (250 words max)

2. Discuss a broader issue or policy that impacts health outcomes and how you hope to advance health equity. (250 words max)

1. If applicable, share how COVID-19 impacted your application (academic, volunteer, research, work, personal life).