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Western Michigan University School of Medicine (Kalamazoo, MI)

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Program Overview

Western Michigan University School of Medicine (Kalamazoo, MI)

Secondary Deadline
January 8, 2027
Secondary Fee
$110
FAP Waiver
Yes
Casper Required
No
Screens Applications
Yes
Accepts Application Updates
Yes
Mission
To educate and inspire lifelong learners to be exceptional clinicians, leaders, educators, advocates, and researchers of tomorrow.
Vision
To be distinguised as a leader among medical schools through community collaboration in medical education, patient care, research, and service.

Values
  • Excellence
  • Innovation
  • Lifelong Learning
  • Integrity
  • Professionalism
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Collaboration
  • Compassion
  • Inclusiveness
  • Diversity23

Application Cycles
2026-2027
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

(2000 character limit for all)

1. Please explain both of the following:
1) The specific reason(s) you have chosen to apply to WMed.
2) How you will utilize the unique features of WMed’s mission, vision, and curriculum to achieve your career goals.

2. Describe how you add to the cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity of the medical profession and what you bring to the practice of medicine – your values, skills, talents, and life experiences.

3. WMed Re-Applicants Only:
Describe the changes to your application from previous cycles – include academics, experiences, and/or personal attributes.

Optional: Please explain any connection you have to Southwest Michigan.

Optional: Is there any additional information not included elsewhere in your application you would like the admissions committee to know?

2025-2026
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

(2000 character limit for all)

1. Please explain both of the following:
1) The specific reason(s) you have chosen to apply to WMed.
2) How you will utilize the unique features of WMed’s mission, vision, and curriculum to achieve your career goals.

2. Describe how you add to the cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity of the medical profession and what you bring to the practice of medicine – your values, skills, talents, and life experiences.

3. WMed Re-Applicants Only:
Describe the changes to your application from previous cycles – include academics, experiences, and/or personal attributes.

Optional: Please explain any connection you have to Southwest Michigan.

Optional: Is there any additional information not included elsewhere in your application you would like the admissions committee to know?

2024-2025
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

(2000 character limit for all)

1. Please explain both of the following:

1) The specific reason(s) you have chosen to apply to WMed.

2) How you will utilize the unique features of WMed’s mission, vision, and curriculum to achieve your career goals.

2. Describe how you add to the cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity of the medical profession and what you bring to the practice of medicine – your values, skills, talents, and life experiences.

3. WMed Re-Applicants Only:

Describe the changes to your application from previous cycles – include academics, experiences, and/or personal attributes.

Optional: Please explain any connection you have to Southwest Michigan.

Optional: Is there any additional information not included elsewhere in your application you would like the admissions committee to know?

2023-2024
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

Each question has a 2000 character limit. The preferred abbreviation of Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is ‘WMed’.

1. Please explain both of the following:

  1) The specific reason(s) you have chosen to apply to WMed and

  2) how you will utilize the unique features of WMed’s mission, vision, and curriculum to achieve your career goals. (2000 characters)

2. Describe how you add to the cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity of the medical profession and what you bring to the practice of medicine – your values, skills, talents, and life experiences. (2000 characters)

3. WMed Re-Applicants Only: Describe the changes to your application from previous cycles – include academics, experiences, and/or personal attributes. (2000 characters)

4. Optional: Please explain any connection you have to Southwest Michigan. (2000 characters)

5. Optional: Is there any additional information not included elsewhere in your application you would like the admissions committee to know?

(2000 characters)

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