Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Secondary Questions

Here are the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Secondary Questions secondary questions.

2025-2026

1. Do you plan to apply for the Abigail Geisinger Scholars Program? (Y/N). Abigail Geisinger Scholars
If yes, which specialty are you interested in? Please share with the Admissions Committee what primary care and/or psychiatry means to you, and why you believe you are a good fit for the Abigail Geisinger Scholars Program. (1500 characters)

2. List the five most important attributes you believe a physician should possess. Please choose one that you believe you embody and describe a personal experience that demonstrates this trait. (1500 characters)

3. GCSOM prioritizes the delivery of evidence-based medicine through compassionate and culturally humble care for all patients, particularly for the communities of Northeast and Central Pennsylvania. How will you contribute to these priorities? (1500 characters)

4. If you have previously applied to medical school, please describe your significant experiences between this year’s application and your previous application. If you are not a previous applicant, please type, “N/A” in the response area. (1500 characters)