Western Michigan University Homer Stryker Secondary Application

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker Secondary Essay Prompts

(If you have updated prompts, please submit them at updatesecondaries.com)

Prompts have been updated April 2023. (Older essays, if available are below)

All prompts have a 2,000 character limit.

Prompts:

• Describe why you wish to enroll at WMed. You should describe any connection that you have to Southwest Michigan.
• Describe what you bring to the practice of medicine – your values, skills, talents, and life experiences – and how you add to the cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity of the medical profession.
• The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the world in an unprecedented way. If COVID-19 impacted you, your academic plan, or your planned experiences, and you haven’t noted elsewhere, please tell us about your unique circumstances.

This question is only required for students who have previously applied to Western Michigan:

• Describe the changes to your application from previous cycles – include academics, experiences, and/or personal attributes.

Primary Deadline: November 15, 2021
Secondary Deadline: Unknown (Try to turn your secondaries around within two weeks after receiving)
Secondary Fee: $100
FAP Waiver: Full Fee Waived
CASPer Required: No
VITA Required: Yes
Screens Applications: Yes
Accepts Application Updates: Yes/Email

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker School of Medicine Mission:

To educate and inspire lifelong learners to be exceptional clinicians, leaders, educators, advocates, and researchers of tomorrow. 

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker School of Medicine Vision:

To be distinguised as a leader among medical schools through community collaboration in medical education, patient care, research, and service. 

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker School of Medicine Values:

• Excellence
• Innovation
• Lifelong Learning
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Collaboration
• Compassion
• Inclusiveness 
• Diversity

Former Prompts (before 23-24 cycle)

• Describe why you wish to enroll at WMed. You should describe any connection you have to southwest Michigan. | How to Answer Secondary Prompts about “Why Us”
• Describe what you bring to the practice of medicine – your values, skills, talents, and life experiences – and how you add to the cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity of the medical profession. | How to Answer “Why Should We Accept You?” in Your Secondaries
• WMed Re-Applicants Only: Describe changes to your application from previous cycles – include academics, experiences, and/or personal attributes. | How to Write About Being a Reapplicant in Secondary Essays