University of Texas (Southwestern)

Location: Dallas, TX (Urban)
School Type: Public Institution
Program Website: MD | MD-PhD
SDN SchoolsDB Profile: UT-Southwestern
Official Program Data: MSAR
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Secondary Questions

Secondaries on Schools Database

Question 1

Describe a group project or activity that you are most proud of. Include aspects such as what makes you proud, how it was accomplished, and how you managed conflict. (2500 characters)

Reported cycle: 2024-2025. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 2

Describe a time when you witnessed unethical or dishonest behavior or harassment/discrimination. What did you do and what would you do differently in retrospect? (2500 characters)

Reported cycle: 2024-2025. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 3

Describe an interaction or experience that has made you more sensitive to cultural differences, or how you have committed to equity and inclusion. (2500 characters)

Reported cycle: 2024-2025. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 4

Have you engaged in any public service activities for a duration of one year or more? (2500 characters)

Reported cycle: 2024-2025. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 5

Explain any academic discrepancies or extenuating circumstances you feel the Admissions Committee should know. (2500 characters)

Reported cycle: 2024-2025. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 6

Describe a group project or activity of which you are most proud. In your response, consider the following: What aspect makes you the proudest? How was it accomplished? How did you address disagreements or conflicts within the group? How did you encourage your fellow group members to embrace a position or understand your perspective?

Reported cycle: 2019-2020, 2024-2025. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 7

Describe a time when you witnessed someone acting unethically or dishonestly, or experienced behavior that involved harassment or discrimination. What did you do? Describe your reaction, and is there anything you would do differently now in retrospect?

Reported cycle: 2023-2024, 2024-2025. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 8

Describe an interaction or experience that has increased your sensitivity to or appreciation for cultural differences, and explain how you have committed yourself to understanding and promoting equity and inclusion in your academic, professional, or personal life.

Reported cycle: 2024-2025. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 9

Questions 4 and 5 are truly optional; please answer them only if they apply to you. 4. (Optional) Have you participated in any public service activities for a duration of one year or longer (examples: Military, Peace Corps, Teach for America, etc.)? Yes or No? If yes, please describe the experience and its impact on your personal and professional development.

Reported cycle: 2024-2025. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 10

(Optional) Please explain any academic discrepancies or extenuating circumstances that you believe the Admissions Committee should be aware of.

Reported cycle: 2023-2024, 2024-2025. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 11

Describe the type of research you are currently most interested in pursuing for your PhD training. You may be general or specific (e.g., genetics, biochemistry, Alzheimer's disease, rational drug design, etc.).

Reported cycle: 2024-2025. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 12

Why are you specifically interested in MD/PhD training at UT Southwestern?

Reported cycle: 2024-2025. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 13

List the names of up to five UT Southwestern faculty members whose research particularly interests you (the faculty must have a laboratory website at Labs).

Reported cycle: 2024-2025. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.

Question 14

If accepted, will you be able to begin a laboratory rotation by June 28, 2025?

Reported cycle: 2024-2025. Length limit not supplied as a separate source field.