4 Easy Steps to Writing a Great Personal Statement

by Hanny (Posted Fri Jun 02, 2017 1:54 am) 1) Understand the Purpose of the Personal StatementThe purpose of the personal statement is two-fold:to demonstrate that you have the capability, experience, enthusiasm, skill, and maturity the hospital needs in new residents;to show that you are a good “match” with the hospital in terms of similar values and ideologies.This is important because your personal statement should show that you are a good “match” with your residency program in terms of maturity, ability, experience, skill, enthusiasm, values, stability, and competence (qualities that aren’t always apparent in the rest of your application).2) Start by Asking QuestionsA great way to start is to ask yourself a series of questions. Don ’t stress about writing in grammatically correct sentences, don’t pull out a thesaurus to be fancy, and definitely don’t try to be someone you’re not. Make sure your answers are honest and represent who you are and what kind of doctor you want to be. Try to remember why you wanted to be a do ctor in the first place. Here are some starting questions to get you off the ground:What attracted you to your intended specialty?What are some skills required for that specialty?Give 2-3 examples of instances during medical school where you demonstrated those skills. In other words, what accomplishments do you want to highlight? Think about any significant research, volunteer work, community service, internships, or laboratory experience ...
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