Essay Question 1: The mission of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) is to build healthy communities by supporting qualified health care providers
dedicated to working in areas of the United States with limited access to care. With this mission, we know that patients often need health care providers to
better understand them as a whole. This is particularly important among underserved populations receiving care. Please tell us what patient-centered care
means to you and provide an example.
Essay Question 2: NHSC clinicians provide care to underserved communities in urban and rural areas with limited resources. Please provide an example of
when you have proposed an innovative solution to a challenging problem where you had limited resources. (500 words or less)
Essay Question 3: Describe an experience in which you have contributed to the wellbeing of an underserved community and the impact/result of your
contribution