University of Texas Southwestern Secondary Essay Prompts
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Prompts have been updated June 2023. (Older essays, if available are below)
Prompts:
Required
- Describe a group project or activity that you are most proud of. Consider the following in your response: What aspect makes you most proud? How was it accomplished? How did you deal with disagreement or conflict in the group? How did you get fellow group members to embrace a position or view your perspective? (2500 characters)
- Describe a time that you have witnessed someone acting unethically or dishonestly, or an experienced behavior of harassment or discrimination. Consider the following in your response: What did you do? What made the situation difficult for you personally? Describe your reaction and what you might do differently now in retrospect. (2500 characters)
- Describe an interaction or experience that has made you more sensitive or appreciative of cultural differences, and/or how you have committed yourself to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity and inclusion in your academic, professional or personal life. (2500 characters)
- (This is required only for MD/PhD applicants.) Describe the type of research you are currently most interested in pursuing for your PhD training. You can be general or specific (e.g., genetics, biochemistry, Alzheimer’s disease, rational drug design, etc.) (500 characters)
- (This is required only for MD/PhD applicants.) Why are you interested in MD/PhD training at UT Southwestern in particular? (500 characters)
- (This is required only for MD/PhD applicants.) List names of up to five UT Southwestern faculty whose research is of particular interest to you (faculty must have a laboratory website at Labs: https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/labs). (500 characters)
- (This is required only for MD/PhD applicants.) If accepted, would you be able to start with a laboratory rotation by June 29, 2023? (yes or no)
Optional
- Have you engaged in any public service activities for a duration of one year or greater in length (examples: Military, Peace Corps, Teach for America, etc.). Yes or No? If so, please describe the experience and impact on your personal and professional development. (2500 characters)
- Please explain any academic discrepancies or extenuating circumstances that you feel the Admissions Committee should know. (2500 characters)
- (This is required only for MD/PhD applicants.) Please describe major hardships or adversity you have overcome to reach this point in your life. (500 characters)
Primary Deadline: Usually around Nov 1st
Secondary Deadline: Usually around Nov 15th
Secondary Fee:
FAP Waiver:
Casper Required: No
PREview Required: No
Screens Applications: Yes
Accepts Application Updates: Yes
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Mission:
Promoting health and a healthy society that enables achievement of full human potential
We:
- EDUCATE
Physicians, scientists, and caregivers optimally prepared to serve the needs of patients and society- DISCOVER
Research that solves for unmet needs by finding better treatments, cures, and prevention with a commitment to ensuring real world application- HEAL
Best care possible today, with continuous improvement and innovation for better care tomorrow
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Vision:
- Excellence: We strive for the highest standards of clinical excellence, educational distinction, research integrity, and administrative quality in all we do. We are rigorous in our commitment to ongoing improvement.
- Innovation: We endeavor to develop new knowledge about diseases and treatment, enhance the lives of patients through better care and treatments, creatively approach challenges, and inspire the next generation of physicians, scientists, and health professionals.
- Teamwork: We work collaboratively and with a shared purpose, drawing on our diverse backgrounds, talents and ideas, and bringing an unwavering integrity to everything we do.
- Compassion: We foster an environment in which patients, visitors, and colleagues are treated with respect, dignity, and kindness in every encounter, every day.
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