Secondary Questions
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Question 1
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Medicine prepares physicians to serve communities in the Rio Grande Valley and other similarly underserved regions. Describe one significant health challenge affecting communities like those in the RGV. Briefly discuss how your experiences or observations have shaped your understanding of this issue, and how training in this environment may influence the kind of physician you hope to become. (250 words or less)
Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
Question 2
Describe a time when you worked with others to address a challenging problem that affected a group, organization, or community. Please discuss the challenge or situation. What the outcome or impact of your collaboration was. What this experience taught you about collaboration, leadership, and working in healthcare, and how it might influence your future role as a physician. (250 words or less)
Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
Question 3
Describe an experience in which you were required to make a difficult decision. In your response, please discuss • How you approached the decision-making process • The factors you considered • The outcome of your decision • What this experience taught you about responsibility, accountability, or leadership. (250 words or less)
Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
Question 4
Describe a commitment you have maintained over time to a community, organization, or cause. This experience may be related to healthcare, but it does not have to be. In your response, please discuss: • What initially motivated your involvement • What sustained your commitment over time • How this experience has shaped your values, perspective, or approach to serving others. What was the impact of your commitment on the organization/community. (250 words or less)
Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
Question 5
REQUIRED [VIDEO Response] In 90 seconds, respond to the following prompt: Describe a time when your perspective changed. Explain what you initially believed, what led you to reconsider, and how your thinking evolved. You may take a moment to gather your thoughts before responding, and please focus on your reasoning and reflection.
Reported cycle: 2026-2027. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.
