NOTE: NYU Grossman changed its essays from previous years in the current application cycle. It removed the COVID-19 secondary essay prompt. This is not a secondary we would immediately pre-write, but you can start working on some of the questions that don’t change year-over-year.
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NYU Grossman Secondary Application Essays: 2025-2026
- (If applicable) please comment on significant fluctuations in your academic record which are not explained elsewhere on your application. (No limit)
- If you have taken any time off from your studies, either during or after college, please describe what you have done during this time and your reasons for doing so. (No limit)
- NYU Grossman School of Medicine allows all our students to accelerate their medical educational training. To guide our curricular efforts focusing on early career exploration for our students, please select up to three residency specialties currently of interest to you. Please note that your selections do not impact your admissions decision, they not binding, and you may select “Undecided” if you are unsure of your future career path.
- Please upload your most recent CV, ensuring the CV includes updated publications, abstracts, and presentations. (PDF format)
- The Admissions Committee evaluates a range of student qualities and life experiences that complement demonstrated academic excellence. What unique qualities do you possess that make you uniquely suited to become a physician or physician scientist? How have your individual lived experiences shaped your core values and desire to be a future leader in our profession? (2500 characters)
- Please answer ALL 3 of the following three questions: (2,500 characters max)
- The most meaningful achievements are often non-academic in nature. Describe the personal accomplishment that makes you most proud. Why is this important to you? (2500 characters)
- Conflicts arise daily from differences in perspectives, priorities, worldviews and traditions. How do you define respect? Describe a situation in which you found it challenging to remain respectful while facing differences? (2500 characters)
- Describe a situation in which working with a colleague, family member or friend has been challenging. How did you resolve, if at all, the situation as a team and what did you gain from the experience that will benefit you as a future health care provider?Conflicts arise daily from differences in perspectives, priorities, worldviews and traditions. How do you define respect? Describe a situation in which you found it challenging to remain respectful while facing differences? (2500 characters)
Tips to Answer NYU Secondaries
NYU Secondaries Pre-Writing Guidance: NYU Grossman changed its essays from previous years in the current application cycle. And, it has changed its secondary quite a lot the past few years. This is not a secondary we would immediately pre-write, but you can start working on some of the questions that don’t change year-over-year.
- Read all our secondary essay tips: Secondary Essay Guide – Cracking Med School Admissions
NYU Secondary Application Tip #1: NYU Grossman wants to recruit medical students with ample research and clinical experiences. As much as possible on the NYU secondary application, highlight your clinical experiences and research work. Show your direct impact on patients. Explain how you’ve advanced your research project. For example, you can write about research in the NYU secondaries question, “The Admissions Committee uses a holistic approach to evaluate a wide range of student qualities and life experiences that are complementary to demonstrated academic excellence, strong interpersonal skills, and leadership potential. What unique qualities or experiences do you possess that would contribute specifically to the NYU Grossman School of Medicine community?“
- You can read more advice from Dr. Rachel Rizal: Research That Impresses Medical Schools
NYU Secondary Application Tip #2: To answer the NYU Grossman secondary application question, “The Admissions Committee uses a holistic approach to evaluate a wide range of student qualities and life experiences that are complementary to demonstrated academic excellence, strong interpersonal skills, and leadership potential. What unique qualities or experiences do you possess that would contribute specifically to the NYU Grossman School of Medicine community?” you DO NOT have to necessarily talk about your ethnic background. We recommend students write about their strengths, including exceptional extracurricular activity endeavors. As mentioned in NYU secondary application tip #1 above, we recommend you talk about research and clinical experiences if these are your strengths.
- Read important blog post on how to answer medical school diversity essays: Medical School Diversity Essay Examples and Tips
NYU Secondary Application Tip #3: Include patient stories throughout your NYU secondaries. This is very important and will bring you – the applicant – to life! Discuss what insights you gained from these clinical experiences. You can easily include patient stories in almost all the secondary essay questions! We would include at least 2 patient stories throughout. Additionally, you can write stories from your research experiences. One last tip – remember that your NYU Grossman secondaries should complement your primary application personal statement. Do not repeat any stories.
NYU Secondary Application Tip #4: Take advantage of the unlimited character limit to discuss your gap years. Be thorough and include all your endeavors. While there is no correct way to format and write the gap year essay, contact us to discuss how to best format it. This is a good essay to write 1-2 patient stories and discuss what you learned. Additionally, if you did research . Finally, you can connect your gap year experiences to what you want to do at NYU Langone Health and NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
NYU Secondary Application Tip #5: The NYU secondaries added a CV upload this year. Note that this is a CV and not a resume? What’s the difference? A CV is longer and has all your activities + research + poster presentations + publications + leadership. Don’t forget any of your activities.
- Tips on CVs and Resumes: Build A Resume and CV That Stands Out
NYU Secondary Application Tip #6: For the NYU secondaries about academic fluctuations, do not feel compelled that you have to answer it. DO NOT explain any B’s or B+’s (we are talking to you – applicant with mostly A’s).
Students do write about the following on NYU secondary essay #1:
- Upward trends in their GPA
- C’s and lower on their transcripts
- Lower GPA during college when they were not pre-med and then discuss how their post-bacc GPA is a lot higher
- Fluctuations in academic records due to personal circumstances, including challenges during COVID-19.
NYU Secondary Application Tip #7: If you are interested in doing the 3-year track at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and are open to completing residency at NYU Langone Health, then it is in your best interest to answer the new NYU Grossman secondaries question, “NYU Grossman School of Medicine strives to provide our students with the option of accelerating their medical educational training. In order to guide our curricular efforts to provide additional opportunities for early career exploration for our students, please select up to three residency specialties that are currently of interest to you. Please note that your selection in no way impacts your admissions decision (i.e., there are no right or wrong selections), that it is not binding in any way, and that you may select “Undecided” if you are unsure of your future career path. ” Strategically, you should position yourself as a medical school applicant who wants to practice in New York City and continue to thrive clinically at NYU Langone / NYU Grossman.
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NYU Grossman Secondary Application Essays: 2024-2025
NOTE: NYU Grossman changed its essays from previous years in the current application cycle. It removed the COVID-19 secondary essay.
- (If applicable) please comment on significant fluctuations in your academic record which are not explained elsewhere on your application. (No limit)
- If you have taken any time off from your studies, either during or after college, please describe what you have done during this time and your reasons for doing so. (No limit)
- The Admissions Committee holistically evaluates a range of student qualities and life experiences that complement demonstrated academic excellence. What unique qualities do you possess that make you uniquely suited to become a physician or physician scientist? How have your individual lived experiences shaped your core values and desire to be a future leader in our profession? (2500 characters)
- Please answer ALL 3 of the following three questions: (2,500 characters max)
- The most meaningful achievements are often non-academic in nature. Describe the personal accomplishment that makes you most proud. Why is this important to you? (2500 characters)
- Conflicts arise daily from differences in perspectives, priorities, worldviews and traditions. How do you define respect? Describe a situation in which you found it challenging to remain respectful while facing differences? (2500 characters)
- Describe a situation in which working with a colleague, family member or friend has been challenging. How did you resolve, if at all, the situation as a team and what did you gain from the experience that will benefit you as a future health care provider?Conflicts arise daily from differences in perspectives, priorities, worldviews and traditions. How do you define respect? Describe a situation in which you found it challenging to remain respectful while facing differences? (2500 characters)
- New essay – NYU Grossman School of Medicine strives to provide our students with the option of accelerating their medical educational training. In order to guide our curricular efforts to provide additional opportunities for early career exploration for our students, please select up to three residency specialties that are currently of interest to you. Please note that your selection in no way impacts your admissions decision (i.e., there are no right or wrong selections), that it is not binding in any way, and that you may select “Undecided” if you are unsure of your future career path. (2,500 characters max)
- Please upload your most recent CV, ensuring the CV includes updated publications, abstracts, and presentations. (PDF format)
NYU Grossman Secondary Application Essays: 2023-2024
NOTE: NYU Grossman changed its essays from previous years in the current application cycle. It removed the COVID-19 secondary essay.
- If applicable, please comment on significant fluctuations in your academic record which are not explained elsewhere on your application. (No limit)
- If you have taken any time off from your studies, either during or after college, please describe what you have done during this time and your reasons for doing so. (No limit)
- The Admissions Committee uses a holistic approach to evaluate a wide range of student qualities and life experiences that are complementary to demonstrated academic excellence, strong interpersonal skills, and leadership potential. What unique qualities or experiences do you possess that would contribute specifically to the NYU Grossman School of Medicine community? (2,500 characters max)
- Please answer only one of the following three questions: (2,500 characters max)
- The most meaningful achievements are often non-academic in nature. Describe the personal accomplishment that makes you most proud. Why is this important to you?
- Conflicts arise daily from differences in perspectives, priorities, worldviews and traditions. How do you define respect? Describe a situation in which you found it challenging to remain respectful while facing differences?
- Describe a situation in which working with a colleague, family member or friend has been challenging. How did you resolve, if at all, the situation as a team and what did you gain from the experience that will benefit you as a future health care provider?
- New essay – NYU Grossman School of Medicine strives to provide our students with the option of accelerating their medical educational training. In order to guide our curricular efforts to provide additional opportunities for early career exploration for our students, please select up to three residency specialties that are currently of interest to you. Please note that your selection in no way impacts your admissions decision (i.e., there are no right or wrong selections), that it is not binding in any way, and that you may select “Undecided” if you are unsure of your future career path.
- This is a new requirement this year. Upload a CV
NYU Grossman Secondary Application Essays: 2022-2023
NYU Grossman Secondary Essay Prompts
NOTE: NYU Grossman changed its essays from previous years in the current application cycle. It removed the COVID-19 secondary essay.
- If applicable, please comment on significant fluctuations in your academic record which are not explained elsewhere on your application. (No limit)
- If you have taken any time off from your studies, either during or after college, please describe what you have done during this time and your reasons for doing so. (No limit)
- The Admissions Committee uses a holistic approach to evaluate a wide range of student qualities and life experiences that are complementary to demonstrated academic excellence, strong interpersonal skills, and leadership potential. What unique qualities or experiences do you possess that would contribute specifically to the NYU Grossman School of Medicine community? (2,500 characters max)
- The ultimate goal of our institution is to produce a population of physicians with a collective desire to improve health of all segments of our society through the outstanding patient care, research and education. In this context, where do you see your future medical career and why? If your plans require that you complete a dual degree program, please elaborate here. (2,500 characters max)
- Please answer only one of the following three questions: (2,500 characters max)
- The most meaningful achievements are often non-academic in nature. Describe the personal accomplishment that makes you most proud. Why is this important to you?
- Conflicts arise daily from differences in perspectives, priorities, worldviews and traditions. How do you define respect? Describe a situation in which you found it challenging to remain respectful while facing differences?
- Describe a situation in which working with a colleague, family member or friend has been challenging. How did you resolve, if at all, the situation as a team and what did you gain from the experience that will benefit you as a future health care provider?
NYU Grossman Secondary Application Essays: 2021-2022
NYU Grossman Secondary Essay Prompts
- If applicable, please comment on significant fluctuations in your academic record which are not explained elsewhere on your application. (No limit)
- If you have taken any time off from your studies, either during or after college, please describe what you have done during this time and your reasons for doing so. (No limit)
- The Admissions Committee uses a holistic approach to evaluate a wide range of student qualities and life experiences that are complementary to demonstrated academic excellence, strong interpersonal skills, and leadership potential. What unique qualities or experiences do you possess that would contribute specifically to the NYU Grossman School of Medicine community? (2,500 characters max)
- The ultimate goal of our institution is to produce a population of physicians with a collective desire to improve health of all segments of our society through the outstanding patient care, research and education. In this context, where do you see your future medical career and why? If your plans require that you complete a dual degree program, please elaborate here. (2,500 characters max)
- Please answer only one of the following three questions: (2,500 characters max)
- The most meaningful achievements are often non-academic in nature. Describe the personal accomplishment that makes you most proud. Why is this important to you?
- Conflicts arise daily from differences in perspectives, priorities, worldviews and traditions. How do you define respect? Describe a situation in which you found it challenging to remain respectful while facing differences?
- Describe a situation in which working with a colleague, family member or friend has been challenging. How did you resolve, if at all, the situation as a team and what did you gain from the experience that will benefit you as a future health care provider?
- In light of the COVID-19 public health emergency, how do you view your potential role as a frontline healthcare provider? (2,500 characters max)
NYU Grossman Secondary Application Essays: 2020-2021
NYU Grossman Secondary Essay Prompts
- If applicable, please comment on significant fluctuations in your academic record which are not explained elsewhere on your application. (No limit)
- If you have taken any time off from your studies, either during or after college, please describe what you have done during this time and your reasons for doing so. (No limit)
- The Admissions Committee uses a holistic approach to evaluate a wide range of student qualities and life experiences that are complementary to demonstrated academic excellence, strong interpersonal skills and leadership potential. What unique qualities or experiences do you possess that would contribute specifically to the NYU Grossman School of Medicine Community? (2,500 characters max)
- The ultimate goal of our institution is to produce a population of physicians with a collective desire to improve health of all segments of our society through the outstanding patient care, research and education. In this context, where do you see your future medical career and why? If your plans require that you complete a dual degree program, please elaborate here. (2,500 characters max)
- Please answer only one of the following three questions:
- The most meaningful achievements are often non-academic in nature. Describe the personal accomplishment that makes you most proud. Why is this important to you?
- Conflicts arise daily from differences in perspectives, priorities, worldviews and traditions. How do you define respect? Describe a situation in which you found it challenging to remain respectful while facing differences?
- Describe a situation in which working with a colleague, family member or friend has been challenging. How did you resolve, if at all, the situation as a team and what did you gain from the experience that will benefit you as a future health care provider?
- In light of the public health emergency that was the COVID-19 pandemic, how do you view
your potential role as a frontline healthcare provider?
NYU Grossman Secondary Application Essays: 2019-2020
NYU Grossman Secondary Essay Prompts
- If applicable, please comment on significant fluctuations in your academic record which are not explained elsewhere on your application.
- If you have taken any time off from your studies, either during or after college, please describe what you have done during this time and your reasons for doing so.
- The following question is designed to assess the ways in which you embody our institution’s core values (2,500 characters max):
- The Admissions Committee uses a holistic approach to evaluate a wide range of student qualities and life experiences that are complementary to demonstrated academic excellence, strong interpersonal skills and leadership potential. What unique qualities or experiences do you possess that would contribute specifically to the NYU School of Medicine community?
NYU School of Medicine is committed to enrolling a diverse student body. At your option, please provide the following information not contained in the AMCAS application:
Single or Married?
Do you identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community?
Are you a First Generation College student?
Are you a child of a physician?
MSTP Essay Prompts:
- Dropdowns to choose 5 faculty with whom you could see yourself working with in the future.
- Space to enter how many hours of full-time research you’ve done. From the form:
- How many months of full-time research experience have you completed? When estimating this amount, you may convert part-time research into its full-time equivalent. For example, if you conducted part-time research for 1 year for ~50% of the time, this would equal 6 months of full-time research.
Please do not include lab experiences associated with a course (e.g., organic chemistry course with lab).
- How many months of full-time research experience have you completed? When estimating this amount, you may convert part-time research into its full-time equivalent. For example, if you conducted part-time research for 1 year for ~50% of the time, this would equal 6 months of full-time research.
NYU Grossman Secondary Application Essays: 2018-2019
NYU Grossman Secondary Essay Prompts
- If applicable, please comment on significant fluctuations in your academic record which are not explained elsewhere on your application.
- If you have taken any time off from your studies, either during or after college, please describe what you have done during this time and your reasons for doing so.
- The Admissions Committee uses a holistic approach to evaluate a wide range of student qualities and life experiences that are complementary to demonstrated academic excellence, strong interpersonal skills and leadership potential. What unique qualities or experiences do you possess that would contribute specifically to the NYU School of Medicine community? (2,500 characters max)
- The ultimate goal of our institution is to produce a population of physicians with a collective desire to improve health of all segments of our society through the outstanding patient care, research and education. In this context, where do you see your future medical career (academic medicine, research, public health, primary care, business/law, etc.) and why? Your answer need not be restricted to one category. If your plans require that you complete a dual degree program, please elaborate here. (2,500 characters max)
Please answer only one of the following three questions (2,500 characters max):
The most meaningful achievements are often non-academic in nature. Describe the personal accomplishment that makes you most proud. Why is this important to you
Conflicts arise daily from differences in perspectives, priorities, worldviews and traditions. How do you define respect? Describe a situation in which you found it challenging to remain respectful while facing differences?
Describe a situation in which working with a colleague, family member or friend has been challenging. How did you resolve, if at all, the situation as a team and what did you gain from the experience that will benefit you as a future health care provider?
MSTP Essay Prompts:
- Dropdowns to choose 5 faculty with whom you could see yourself working with in the future.
- Space to enter how many hours of full-time research you’ve done. From the form:
- How many months of full-time research experience have you completed? When estimating this amount, you may convert part-time research into its full-time equivalent. For example, if you conducted part-time research for 1 year for ~50% of the time, this would equal 6 months of full-time research.
Please do not include lab experiences associated with a course (e.g., organic chemistry course with lab).
- How many months of full-time research experience have you completed? When estimating this amount, you may convert part-time research into its full-time equivalent. For example, if you conducted part-time research for 1 year for ~50% of the time, this would equal 6 months of full-time research.
3 YR MD Tertiary Essay Prompts:
The Three-Year MD Pathway provides an accelerated track for a select group of eligible students. All students graduating from the Three-Year MD Pathway will be offered acceptance into the NYU Langone Medical Center residency program they selected at the time of admission by way of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
You can apply to the Three-Year MD Pathway at any time during your initial application to medical school. The application deadline is November 15, 2018 at 11:59 PM EST. That said, your application will only be reviewed by the admissions committee and the residency programs if you are first accepted into the Four-Year MD Pathway.
Please note that we have an additional entry point into the Three-Year MD Pathway. Should you decide you are not ready to enter the pathway at this time, we have provided our matriculated first year medical students with the opportunity to opt into the Three-Year Pathway in available residency programs towards the end of their first year of medical school at NYU.
Finally, we are piloting an addition to our Three-Year MD Pathway for those applicants to medical school who already have a PhD and wish to obtain their MD to facilitate their research endeavors. This Three-Year PhD-MD Pathway is linked to research-focused residency tracks in some of our residency programs and provides unique benefits to those who wish to develop tomorrow’s biomedical discoveries as our future physician scientists.
- Please select the residency program you wish to apply to:
- Please describe your motivation for pursuing a residency, detailing how past experiences have shaped your desire to pursue this career path. (2,500 characters max)
- What do you believe the three most important qualities are that make for not only a successful resident, but ultimately an ideal physician in this field? (2,500 characters max)
NYU Grossman Secondary Application Essays: 2017-2018
NYU Grossman Secondary Essay Prompts
- If applicable, please comment on significant fluctuations in your academic record which are not explained elsewhere on your application.
- If you have taken any time off from your studies, either during or after college, please describe what you have done during this time and your reasons for doing so.
- The following questions are designed to assess ways in which you embody our institution’s core values (2,500 characters max for each answer):
- The Admissions Committee uses a holistic approach to evaluate a wide range of student qualities and life experiences that are complementary to demonstrated academic excellence, strong interpersonal skills and leadership potential. What unique qualities or experiences do you possess that would contribute specifically to the NYU School of Medicine community?
- The ultimate goal of our institution is to produce a population of physicians with a collective desire to improve health of all segments of our society through the outstanding patient care, research and education. In this context, where do you see your future medical career (academic medicine, research, public health, primary care, business/law, etc.) and why? Your answer need not be restricted to one category. If your plans require that you complete a dual degree program, please elaborate here.
- Please answer only one of the following three questions:
- The most meaningful achievements are often non-academic in nature. Describe the personal accomplishment that makes you most proud. Why is this important to you?
- Conflicts arise daily from differences in perspectives, priorities, worldviews and traditions. How do you define respect? Describe a situation in which you found it challenging to remain respectful while facing differences?
- Describe a situation in which working with a colleague, family member or friend has been challenging. How did you resolve, if at all, the situation as a team and what did you gain from the experience that will benefit you as a future health care provider?
NYU Grossman Secondary Application Essays: 2016-2017
NYU Grossman Secondary Essay Prompts
- If applicable, please comment on significant fluctuations in your academic record which are not explained elsewhere on your application.
- If you have taken any time off from your studies, either during or after college, please describe what you have done during this time and your reasons for doing so.
- The following questions are designed to assess ways in which you embody our institution’s core values:
- The Admissions Committee uses a holistic approach to evaluate a wide range of student qualities and life experiences that are complementary to demonstrated academic excellence, strong interpersonal skills and leadership potential. (2,500 characters max)
- What unique qualities or experiences do you possess that would contribute specifically to the NYU School of Medicine community? (2,500 characters max)
- The ultimate goal of our institution is to produce a population of physicians with a collective desire to improve health of all segments of our society through the outstanding patient care, research and education. In this context, where do you see your future medical career (academic medicine, research, public health, primary care, business/law, etc.) and why? Your answer need not be restricted to one category. If your plans require that you complete a dual degree program, please elaborate here. (2,500 characters max)
- Please answer only one of the following three questions (2,500 characters max):
- The most meaningful achievements are often non-academic in nature. Describe the personal accomplishment that makes you most proud. Why is this important to you?
- Conflicts arise daily from differences in perspectives, priorities, worldviews and traditions. How do you define respect? Describe a situation in which you found it challenging to remain respectful while facing differences?
- Describe a situation in which working with a colleague, family member or friend has been challenging. How did you resolve, if at all, the situation as a team and what did you gain from the experience that will benefit you as a future health care provider?
NYU Grossman Secondary Application Essays: 2015-2016
NYU Grossman Secondary Essay Prompts
- If applicable, please comment on significant fluctuations in your academic record which are not explained elsewhere on your application.
- If you have taken any time off from your studies, either during or after college, please describe what you have done during this time and your reasons for doing so.
- The following questions are designed to assess ways in which you embody our institution’s core values:
- The Admissions Committee uses a holistic approach to evaluate a wide range of student qualities and life experiences that are complementary to demonstrated academic excellence, strong interpersonal skills and leadership potential. (2,500 characters max)
- What unique qualities or experiences do you possess that would contribute specifically to the NYU School of Medicine community? (2,500 characters max)
- The ultimate goal of our institution is to produce a population of physicians with a collective desire to improve health of all segments of our society through the outstanding patient care, research and education. In this context, where do you see your future medical career (academic medicine, research, public health, primary care, business/law, etc.) and why? Your answer need not be restricted to one category. If your plans require that you complete a dual degree program, please elaborate here. (2,500 characters max)
- Please answer only one of the following three questions (2,500 characters max):
- The most meaningful achievements are often non-academic in nature. Describe the personal accomplishment that makes you most proud. Why is this important to you?
- Conflicts arise daily from differences in perspectives, priorities, worldviews and traditions. How do you define respect? Describe a situation in which you found it challenging to remain respectful while facing differences?
- Describe a situation in which working with a colleague, family member or friend has been challenging. How did you resolve, if at all, the situation as a team and what did you gain from the experience that will benefit you as a future health care provider?
NYU Grossman Secondary Application Essays: 2014-2015
NYU Grossman Secondary Essay Prompts
- If applicable, please comment on significant fluctuations in your academic record which are not explained elsewhere on your application.
- If you have taken any time off from your studies, either during or after college, please describe what you have done during this time and your reasons for doing so.
- The following questions are designed to assess ways in which you embody our institution’s core values (2,500 characters max for each answer):
- The Admissions Committee uses a holistic approach to evaluate a wide range of student qualities and life experiences that are complementary to demonstrated academic excellence, strong interpersonal skills and leadership potential.
- What unique qualities or experiences do you possess that would contribute specifically to the NYU School of Medicine community?
- The ultimate goal of our institution is to produce a population of physicians with a collective desire to improve health of all segments of our society through the outstanding patient care, research and education. In this context, where do you see your future medical career (academic medicine, research, public health, primary care, business/law, etc.) and why? Your answer need not be restricted to one category. If your plans require that you complete a dual degree program, please elaborate here. (2,500 characters max)
- Please answer only one of the following three questions (2,500 characters max):
- The most meaningful achievements are often non-academic in nature. Describe the personal accomplishment that makes you most proud. Why is this important to you?
- Conflicts arise daily from differences in perspectives, priorities, worldviews and traditions. How do you define respect? Describe a situation in which you found it challenging to remain respectful while facing differences?
- Describe a situation in which working with a colleague, family member or friend has been challenging. How did you resolve, if at all, the situation as a team and what did you gain from the experience that will benefit you as a future health care provider?