Read Like a Screener: Giving the Best Personal Statement Feedback
Can you give me feedback on my personal statement? One of the privileges of being ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated August 21, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Personal Statement
Personal statement refers to applicant essays describing motivation, experience, and fit for health professions programs.
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How to Write Your Medical School Interview
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Autumn Lockett
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The Joys of Applying to Medical School
The path from undergrad to medical school can be a long and challenging one with ... Read more
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Updated March 21, 2023 by Chivas Owle
Guide to SDN Resources
Updated October 21, 2021. When most people think of the Student Doctor Network, they think ... Read more
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Updated June 23, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
4 Things To Do Before AMCAS Opens
Even before the AMCAS and AACOMAS applications open in May, you can take steps to ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 23, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
3 New Year’s Resolutions for 2019 Medical School Applicants
Though New Year’s resolutions have the reputation of falling by the wayside come February, they ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 24, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Writing That Personal Statement
Writing about yourself can be intimidating. Luckily, I’ve got this venue here for practice, but ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 24, 2022 by Adelle
When To Write What: Strategically Navigating The Medical School Application Timeline
With so many deadlines and moving parts to med school apps, it’s easy to become ... Read more
Haziq Siddiqi
Updated June 24, 2022 by Haziq Siddiqi
Q&A with Dr. Suzi Schweikert, Ob-Gyn and Medical School Admissions Expert
As a physician, I have worked in private practice, academic medicine, research medicine, and community ... Read more
Suzi Schweikert
Updated June 25, 2022 by Suzi Schweikert
What Really Matters When Choosing Your Medical School
Many students don’t realize that the residency match should be top of mind when choosing ... Read more
Stacy Meyer
Updated June 26, 2022 by Stacy Meyer
"Personal Branding" as a Premed: How Knowing Who You Are and What You Stand For Can Help You Get In
I began my first job when I was just 12 years old (don’t worry, I ... Read more
Renee Marinelli
Updated August 21, 2026 by Renee Marinelli
What Medical Schools Are Looking For: Understanding the 15 Core Competencies
When you think about how medical schools will evaluate your application, it can seem like ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Applying for Residency
Last month I wrote about the early part of 4th year as a kind of ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
10 Tips to Prepare for the AMCAS Application Opening
Updated December 1, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and technical ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
The Art of Writing Medical School Secondaries
I always think of secondaries as the real meat of the med school application process. ... Read more
Joel Butterly
Updated August 21, 2026 by Joel Butterly
4 Strategies for Students Reapplying to Medical School
In an ideal world, your first attempt at applying to medical school would also be ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Mind Mapping Workshop: Write Your Unique Personal Statement
Mind mapping is a brainstorming technique that facilitates visualizing a comprehensive overview of one’s life ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated April 16, 2025 by Student Doctor Network
Advice for 4th Years: Creating Your Best Residency Application
The residency application process is winding down for the current cycle. As this is my second ... Read more
AJ Brown
Updated June 26, 2022 by AJ Brown
Ten Ways to Improve your Medical School Application
Recently, I rounded out a full decade as a professional admissions consultant, assisting candidates with ... Read more
Michelle Finkel
Updated July 21, 2022 by Michelle Finkel
