A personal statement is your chance to share your story and sell yourself whether for a job, residency position, admission into medical school, etc. This is my favorite part of the application process—after all, I do love writing. So let’s get into my tips for writing a personal statement! Reflect. Reflect on your experiences academically, […]
Pre-Med Tips: Writing the Perfect Personal Statement
One of my favorite parts of applying for medical school was writing the personal statement. Something about the ability to write a story and explain my passion for medicine was very exciting. I think that the personal statement plays a bigger role than we might think. Knowing that I spent weeks on end on my […]
Drafting your Personal Statement
One of the difficult parts of preparing for residency is writing your personal statement. It’s short, supposed to be to the point, but also explain all of your best intentions. Unlike your letters, grades, activities, this part is what you can control the most. A few challenging parts of the personal statement: You only have […]
