A good rule of thumb to use when writing your personal statement is to cover some key points program directors are looking out for.
This should include:-
- Why you prefer that particular specialty
- What you find interesting in that particular program
- Elaborate on your strengths
- Turn your weaknesses into stepping stones
- Mention how you intend to realize you professional aspirations
- Where you see yourself in five to ten years down the road
- Your motivation and tenacity to excel in a challenging residency program
Program directors have 100™s of personal statements to read and any one that is too long makes their job more demanding. Try to keep your PS within one page or six hundred words or you risk gradually working propofol into their system.
Have 2 or more people proof read it. Do not be shy about that.
I hope this helps.
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