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California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Clovis, CA)

These are the secondary application essay prompts for California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine. To put your best foot forward and maximize your chance of an interview invitation, visit our secondary application editing page.

Program Overview

California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Clovis, CA)

Secondary Deadline

April 1, 2027

Secondary Fee

$100

FAP Waiver

Yes

Casper Required

Screens Applications

Yes

Accepts Application Updates

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Mission

To graduate exceptional Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine by:

Inspiring a diverse student body to commit to careers that serve our region, with a focus on recruiting students from the Central Valley;
Developing compassionate, highly trained, intellectually curious, adaptive leaders capable of meeting the healthcare needs of the future through a performance-based education;

Vision

Empowering people to teach, serve, research, innovate, and practice collaboratively in areas of skill and expertise in disciplines related to osteopathic medicine.

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Values

CHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine graduates will be committed to serving, and improving the healthcare outcomes of the underserved population in the Central Valley of California.

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Application Cycles

2026-2027

Application Cycle

All questions have a 250-word limit.

1. What specific life experiences have shaped you as a potential medical student? (500 words)
2. Describe your experiences with osteopathic medicine and how they have influenced your decision to pursue a career as an osteopathic physician. (500 words)

2025-2026

Application Cycle

All questions have a 250-word limit.

1. What specific life experiences have shaped you as a potential medical student? (500 words)
2. Describe your experiences with osteopathic medicine and how they have influenced your decision to pursue a career as an osteopathic physician. (500 words)

2024-2025

Application Cycle

All questions have a 250-word limit.

Optional supplement for the primary application:CHSU’s mission is closely tied to supporting California’s Central Valley. Please explain any personal connection you may have to the local area and its residents (2000 characters including spaces).

2023-2024

Application Cycle

All questions have a 250-word limit.

1. CHSU-COM values a diverse student body that reflects our region and our world. Please explain how you personally would contribute to diversity at CHSU-COM. (250 words)

2. Describe some common healthcare disparities that may be found in a resource-limited area, such as the California Central Valley. How might the presence of CHSU-COM help to alleviate those disparities? (250 words)

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