The Ohio State University Secondary Essay Prompts
(If you have updated prompts, please submit them at updatesecondaries.com)
Prompts have been updated June 2023. (Older essays, if available are below)
Prompts:
Required
- The mission statement of The Ohio State University College of Medicine is to “improve people’s lives” through innovation in research, medical education, and patient care. Please describe how your past experiences predict your potential to contribute in two of these three areas. (250 words)
- The OSU COM Admissions vision statement states that the admissions committee will assemble a class that displays “diversity in background and thought.” Why is “diversity in background and thought” a desirable characteristic for a medical school’s student body? (250 words)
Optional
- Please use the space below to communicate anything you would like to share with the admissions committee related to the pandemic. Possible topics might include, for example: your biggest lessons and insights from the pandemic; creative ways in which you were able to serve your community during the crisis; or hardships you may have faced as a result of the virus or quarantine. (250 words)
Required only for Primary Care Track Applicants
- How do you feel ready to choose a career in family medicine? Please provide any examples of exposure and/or experiences not already mentioned in your application. (250 words)
Required only for Primary Care Track Applicants
- “Health is Primary” is a communications campaign to advocate for the values of family medicine, demonstrate the benefits of primary care, and engage patients in our healthcare system. The aim is to build a primary care system that reflects the values of family medicine, puts patients at the center of their care, and improves the health of all Americans. How do you plan to reflect the values of Family Medicine in your future career? (250 words)
Primary Deadline: Usually around Nov 1st
Secondary Deadline: Usually around Dec 15th
Secondary Fee: $80
FAP Waiver: Full Fee Waived
Casper Required: No
PREview Required:
Screens Applications: Yes
Accepts Application Updates: Yes/Email
The Ohio State University College of Medicine Mission:
The Ohio State University College of Medicine mission is to improve people’s lives through innovation in research, education and patient care.
The Ohio State University College of Medicine Vision:
We share a common vision: to work as a team shaping the future of medicine by creating, disseminating and applying new knowledge and by personalizing health care to meet the needs of each individual.
The Ohio State University College of Medicine Values:
- Excellence
- Collaborating as one university
- Integrity and personal accountability
- Openness and trust
- Diversity in people and ideas
- Change and innovation
- Simplicity in our work
- Empathy and compassion
- Leadership
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