9 prompts in the 2025-2026 cycle
As a healthcare provider, it is expected that you are able to deliver excellent care to all patients. Describe an experience that has led you to understand the needs of people who differ from you? (2500 characters)
(OPTIONAL) Please explain any academic discrepancies or extenuating circumstances that you feel the Admissions Committee should know. (2500 characters)
Describe the type of research you are currently most interested in pursuing for your PhD training. You can be general or specific (e.g., genetics, biochemistry, Alzheimer’s disease, rational drug design, etc.) (500 characters)
Describe a group project or activity that you are most proud of. Consider the following in your response: What aspect makes you most proud? How was it accomplished? How did you deal with disagreement or conflict in the group? How did you get fellow group members to embrace a position or view your perspective? (2500 Characters)
(OPTIONAL) Have you engaged in any public service activities for a duration of one year or greater in length (examples: Military, Peace Corps, Teach for America, etc.). Yes or No? If so, please describe the experience and impact on your personal and professional development. (2500 characters)
Describe a time that you have witnessed someone acting unethically or dishonestly, or experienced a behavior of harassment or discrimination. What did you do? Describe your reaction. Is there anything you might do differently now in retrospect. (2500 Characters)
If accepted, would you be able to start with a laboratory rotation by ---------?
List names of up to five UT Southwestern faculty whose research is of particular interest to you (faculty must have a laboratory website at Labs ).
Why are you interested in MD/PhD training at UT Southwestern in particular? (500 characters)