University of Hawaii

Location: Honolulu, HI (Urban)
School Type: Public Institution
Program Website: MD | MD-PhD
SDN SchoolsDB Profile: JABSOM
Official Program Data: MSAR
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Letters of Recommendation: MD | MD-PhD
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Secondary Questions

Secondaries on Schools Database

Question 1

Reflect on a recent instance where you were given personal feedback that was unfavorable or difficult to receive. How did you respond? Elaborate on how this experience has shaped the way in which you interact with others. (600 word limit)

Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 2

How are you currently serving your community? Describe the impact that you are making and how this has improved your community. (500 word limit)

Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 3

Professionalism in medicine often requires balancing personal beliefs with the duty of care, or navigating conflicts within a healthcare team. Describe a specific instance where your professional integrity or boundaries were challenged. How did you handle it, what was the outcome and how did this experience shape your definition of what it means to be a professional physician? (500 words)

Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 4

Describe why you have chosen to apply to JABSOM and if you have any personal connections to the school, Hawaii or the Pacific Basin. If you do not have a personal connection, elaborate on your motivations for applying to JABSOM. (500 word limit)

Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 5

(For Re-applicants) If you are a re-applicant to JABSOM, please complete the following additional essay. Elaborate on the specific steps you have taken to enhance your candidacy for the MD program and why you chose to take these steps. (500 word limit)

Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.