Duquesne University Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine – DUQ-NCOM Secondary Essay Prompts
Avg GPA
3.68
Avg MCAT
506
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Not reported
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None
The 2026-2027 prompts
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Collected from public applicant reports. Prompts occasionally change mid cycle, so confirm against your own secondary portal before you submit.
- 01
Why do you want to become a physician, and how are you a good fit for DUQCOM's mission?
250-500 words - 02
Can you describe an experience where you faced and overcame adversity?
250-500 words - 03
Choose one of the following: How have your experiences and understanding of social determinants of health influenced your perspective on patient care and your approach to practicing medicine? Can you share an example of an altruistic experience you've had and explain how it influenced your desire to pursue a career in medicine?
250-500 words
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- Name real programs. A why us answer that cites a specific clinic, track, or community partnership reads ten times stronger than praise for reputation or location.
- Stay under the limit without padding to reach it. Readers are working through thousands of these; a tight answer is a kindness they remember.
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