Describe a significant sacrifice you had to make for someone else. How did you respond, what help-seeking behaviors did you utilize, and how did the experience shape your resilience, self-awareness, or personal growth?
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Rochester, MI, MD, 7 prompts on file
2026-2027 cycle
Describe a time when you stepped outside of your comfort zone to engage with individuals, communities, patient populations, or environments that were unfamiliar to you. What challenges did you encounter and what did you learn about yourself and others?
At OUWB, we believe that effective physicians must be able to navigate differing perspectives with compassion and respect. Describe a time when you worked through conflict in a team (at a workplace, classroom, service activity, personal setting). What did you learn about communication, collaboration, and professionalism?
Is there anything you want the admissions committee to know about your qualifications for medical school that are not already represented in your application materials?
Why did you choose to apply to OUWB'S Early Decision program (EDP)? Please explain your ties to OUWB.
Reflect on the experiences that sparked your interest in public health and your decision to pursue an MPH degree.
If you are a reapplicant to OUWB, please describe the improvements you have made to your current application compared to previous cycles.
Compiled from public sources including this listing. Verify against the school's own application before you write.