West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
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Motivation and Fit
4 prompts-
1. Why do you want to be an osteopathic physician? (500 characters)
2022-2023 -
2. Why do you want to attend WVU SOM? How did you first hear about WVU SOM, and why do you feel you would be a good fit? (150 words)
2024-2025 -
3. Why do you want to become an osteopathic physician?
2020-2021 -
4. What advantages do you see in attending WVSOM compared to other medical schools?
2020-2021
Personal Attributes and Characteristics
2 prompts-
1. Describe an ethically challenging situation you have encountered and how you responded to it.
2020-2021 -
2. What do you believe is necessary for your success in medical school?
2020-2021
Other
5 prompts-
1. What advantage do you see in attending WVSOM over other medical schools? (500 characters)
2022-2023 -
2. Describe an ethically challenging situation you have been in, and how you responded. (500 characters)
2022-2023 -
3. What do you feel it will take for you to succeed in medical school? (500 characters)
2022-2023 -
4. Describe a situation in work, volunteer activities, or organizations where you demonstrated your ability to work well with others. (500 characters)
2022-2023 -
5. How do you see yourself serving the state of West Virginia if accepted? (150 words)
2024-2025
Geographic Connection and Commitment
2 prompts-
1. What experiences have you had in rural areas? (500 characters)
2022-2023 -
2. What experiences have you had in rural areas, whether through living, working, or visiting?
2020-2021
Academic and Research Experiences
1 prompts-
1. Optional brief comments on your study habits.
2020-2021
Leadership and Teamwork
1 prompts-
1. Describe a situation in your work, volunteer activities, or organizations where you demonstrated your ability to collaborate effectively with others.
2020-2021