Secondary Questions
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Question 1
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? (400 words maximum)
Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
Question 2
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? (400 words maximum)
Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
Question 3
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? (400 words maximum)
Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
Question 4
Reflect on the experiences that sparked your interest in public health and your decision to pursue an MPH degree. How will the knowledge and skills gained through MPH training complement your medical education to achieve your professional aspirations? (Please only complete this question if you applied through the MD/MPH combined degree program) (400 words)
Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.