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Wayne State University Secondary Application

Wayne State University Secondary Application Prompts

Prompts have been updated June 2023

Prompts

What characteristics and qualities are necessary for successful leadership? Do you think all physicians should be leaders? Please discuss your reasons.

How would you address discordance between medical information vs disinformation? Discuss any impact on patients and society.

What healthcare issues are faced by marginalized communities? Include the impact of at least one social determinant of health.

Which of your experiences or activities align with WSU SOM’s mission? Please discuss how.

Please answer if you have had a gap (career change, re-applicant, additional education, etc.). A “gap” is defined as a period of time between the end of your undergraduate education and the start of medical school. What activities have you participated in or plan to participate in during this period? How does this relate to your future career in medicine? Please mark N/A if this does not apply to you.

Only required for international students.

  • If you are NOT a U.S. or Canadian citizen, please list and upload a copy of your current U.S. visa(s), including a permanent residency card (green card). *Please note, that non-Canadian international applicants are only eligible for admission if they have completed a degree at Wayne State University. International applicants are NOT eligible for federal student financial aid and must provide proof of funding prior to matriculation. (1250 characters)

About Wayne State University

Mission

We will educate a diverse student body in an urban setting and within a culture of inclusion, through high quality education, clinical excellence, pioneering research, local investment in our community and innovative technology, to prepare physician and biomedical scientific leaders to achieve health and wellness for our society.

Vision

Wayne State University School of Medicine faculty and staff will graduate a diverse group of physicians and biomedical scientists who will transform the promise of equal health into a reality for all.

Important details​

Primary Deadline: Usually around Dec 31st
Secondary Deadline
: Usually around Jan 31st
Secondary Fee: $100
FAP Waiver: Full Fee Waived
Casper Required: No
PREview Required: No
Screens Applications: Yes
Accepts Application Updates:

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