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Central Michigan University Secondary Application Prompts

Prompts have been updated June 2023

Prompts

Describe your motivation for applying to the CMU College of Medicine and your future career in medicine. Finally, describe how your preparation and background will contribute to the mission of the CMU College of Medicine.

(1000 words)

If you have applied to any medical school in previous cycles, what have you done since your last application to prepare yourself for a career in medicine? If you have not applied to medical school previously, write “N/A” in the box.

(1000 words)

Only required for Michigan residents

Please provide a brief summary of your affiliation with any County selected (250 words)

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About Central Michigan University

Mission

The CMU College of Medicine will prepare diverse, culturally competent physicians focused on improving access to high-quality healthcare in Michigan with an emphasis on rural and medically underserved regions. Our graduates will aspire to excellence in providing patient-centered and evidence-based care to their patients and their communities. We will engage physicians in leading healthcare transformation, lifelong learning, and team-based education.

Vision

We will facilitate the transformation of health care in Central and Northern Michigan through:

Delivering innovative programs in medical education.
Preparing our learners to incorporate CMU College of Medicine values into their daily lives.
Promoting inter-professionalism and team-based approaches in progressive health care.
Creating team-based educational opportunities and programs.
Creating an inclusive environment supportive of lifelong learning for our graduates, faculty, staff, and partners.
Supporting and serving community educational needs across the continuum of medical education.

Values

Integrity
Respect
Empathy
Inclusiveness
Social Responsibility
Excellence
Innovation

Important details

Primary Deadline: Usually around Nov 1st
Secondary Deadline: Usually around Dec 3rd
Secondary Fee: $100
FAP Waiver: Full Fee Waived
Casper Required: Yes
PREview Required: No
Screens Applications: Yes
Accepts Application Updates: Yes/Portal

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Old essays

The AAMC has developed 15 core competencies for entering medical students. You can see the list here (https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school/article/core-competencies/). Which two competencies are your biggest strengths as an applicant?

(400 words)

Please tell us about the most important volunteer experience you have had. What have you learned from this experience about service?

(400 words)

If you have applied to any medical school in previous cycles, what have you done since your last application to prepare yourself for a career in medicine? If you have not applied to medical school previously, write “N/A” in the box.

(500 words)

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Central Michigan University Secondary Application Prompts

Prompts

Describe your motivation for applying to the CMU College of Medicine and your future career in medicine. Finally, describe how your preparation and background will contribute to the mission of the CMU College of Medicine.

If you have applied to any medical school in previous cycles, what have you done since your last application to prepare yourself for a career in medicine? If you have not applied to medical school previously, write “N/A” in the box.

Only required for Michigan residents

Other Schools in Michigan

Perfect your primary application

Premed Advising

About Central Michigan University

Mission

Vision

Values

Important details​

Join Us in Keeping the Ultimate Med School Essay List

Old essays

The AAMC has developed 15 core competencies for entering medical students. You can see the list here (https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school/article/core-competencies/). Which two competencies are your biggest strengths as an applicant?

Please tell us about the most important volunteer experience you have had. What have you learned from this experience about service?

If you have applied to any medical school in previous cycles, what have you done since your last application to prepare yourself for a career in medicine? If you have not applied to medical school previously, write “N/A” in the box.

Important details