Duke University

Location: Durham, NC (Urban)
School Type: Private Institution
Program Website: MD | MD-PhD
SDN SchoolsDB Profile: DUKEMED
Official Program Data: MSAR
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Letters of Recommendation: MD | MD-PhD
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Secondary Questions

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Question 1

Share with us your story.

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Question 2

How do you cultivate a relationship with someone who may be very different from you?

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Question 3

Describe a situation in which you chose to advocate for someone who was different from you or for a cause different from your own.

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Question 4

What have you discovered from your setbacks and disappointments and how does that translate to your current way of thinking?

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Question 5

What do you value most as a leader and as a contributor?

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Question 6

Describe any research or similar experience in which you utilized critical thinking. How will critical thinking be important in your future career?

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Question 7

While in medical school, how will you balance your educational commitment and your outside interests?

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Question 8

First prompt, listed "before" the other essay prompts: "Share your story with us. This is your opportunity to let us know how you would like to be addressed, recognized, and treated."

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Question 9

Trust and rapport are essential in your daily interactions with others. How do you build a relationship with someone who may be very different from you?

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Question 10

Describe a situation in which you chose to advocate for someone who was different from you or for a cause or idea that differed from your own. Define your understanding of advocacy. What risks, if any, might be associated with your decision to be an advocate?

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Question 11

Not achieving a goal or fulfilling a desire can sometimes be disheartening. What have you learned from your setbacks and disappointments, and how has this influenced your current way of thinking?

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Question 12

What do you value most as a leader and contributor? What attributes do you possess as a leader and team member, and how do you apply them in your daily life?

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Question 13

Critical thinking encompasses several characteristics, and research experience can enhance critical analysis skills. Please describe any research or similar experience in which you utilized critical thinking. How will critical thinking be important in your future career?

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Question 14

Potential sources of health inequities exist. Duke's Moments to Movement (M2M) is a collective effort to address these issues. Please discuss your experiences with disparities in health, healthcare, and society.

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Question 15

Your career in medicine may place increasing demands on your time. While in medical school, how will you balance your educational commitments with your outside interests?

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