Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Secondary Questions

Here are the secondary questions for the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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2025-2026

1. The MSUCOM curriculum stresses the importance of intrapersonal competencies, including personal responsibility and adaptability.
Please tell us a time when you were faced with a challenge in these areas and how that challenge impacted your professional growth. (300 Words)

2. What aspects of professionalism do you believe are most crucial for a physician, and how have you demonstrated these qualities in your preparation for medical school? (300 Words)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. You may provide additional information, not stated elsewhere, you feel may help the Admissions Committee gain a better understanding of your candidacy. This may include major life achievements or explanations of academic or non-academic discrepancies on your application. You may also include interests or work experiences. You are not required to complete this field. If you do not have additional information to share write “N/A” in the box below. (500 Words)

2. Please describe any intentional efforts you have made to learn about osteopathic medicine. This may include meaningful interactions with DOs, experiences that influenced your understanding of osteopathic philosophy or professional identity, or specific reasons for your interest in the osteopathic profession. You are not required to complete this field. If you do not have additional information to share, write “N/A” in the box below. (500 Words)