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What made you decide to choose medicine as a career? Had you contemplated on choosing a path other than medicine at some point?

How do you envision your education at the University of Pittsburgh contributing to the refinement of your personality traits, both positive and negative, to prepare you to be a good physician?

The mission of the Physician Assistant Studies Program is to develop highly qualified Physician Assistants who will serve as collaborative leaders in patient care, professional service and advocacy for all populations. How do your background, qualifications, and/or identities match and/or support the mission of the PA Studies Program at the University of Pittsburgh?

The personal statement is your opportunity to communicate directly with the Admissions Committee. Applicants are welcome to submit anything that helps tell their story, being mindful and thoughtful about the quantity and quality of information shared. Share information not included elsewhere in your application.

Describe an experience where you had to adapt to a new environment (i.e. a different culture, situation, or way of thinking).

What is something you would like to see change in the world? Explain why.

If you had 10 minutes and the attention of a million people, what would your TED Talk be about?