There’s a popular phrase, “If you’ve seen one medical school… you’ve seen one medical school.” Every school is completely different, so it’s a good idea to thoroughly research what programs would be best for you ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 27, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Strong interview preparation allows you to give meaningful thought to what qualities you bring to the table and why you might be a good fit for a particular school.
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Updated June 27, 2022 by Deborah Gutman, MD, MPH
Writing a personal statement is challenging, but these tips can get you headed in the right direction.
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How to write a winning personal statement.
Joseph Love
Updated June 27, 2022 by Joseph Love
How to write a winning personal statement.
Joseph Love
Updated June 27, 2022 by Joseph Love
If you want to become a physician, you have a job to do even before you start medical school—crafting a worthy personal statement. Beyond test scores, undergraduate degrees and grades, the personal statement is your ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett
Expert tips to make your personal statement stand out.
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Updated June 27, 2022 by Michelle Finkel
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Part one of a two part series giving advice about how to craft a compelling personal statement.
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The personal statement is one of the most challenging parts of a health professional school application. Dr. Jessica Freedman talks about the myths surrounding the personal statement.
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Updated June 27, 2022 by Jessica Freedman
Medical school admissions committees comprise anywhere from a handful to two dozen members, and are generally made up of a combination of full-time admissions staff, faculty, students, and doctors from the community. There are often ... Read more
Essay Edge
Updated June 27, 2022 by Essay Edge
Updated December 1, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. During that first, quick look at your file (transcripts, science and nonscience GPAs, MCAT scores, application, recommendations, and personal statement), what the ... Read more
Essay Edge
Updated June 27, 2022 by Essay Edge
These exercises are more focused on finding the specific points and details that you will need to incorporate into your statement. The Chronological Method Start from childhood and record any and all special or pivotal ... Read more
Essay Edge
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Please select from the following common medical school topics: Why I Want to Be a Doctor Why I am an Exceptional Person Why I am a Qualified Person Note: These essays have not been edited.They ... Read more
Essay Edge
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The most important leading sentence of all, of course, is the first sentence of your essay. The words and images you use must do more than simply announce the theme or topic of your essay-they ... Read more
Essay Edge
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Substance Substance refers to the content of the essay and the message you send out. Here are some questions to ask yourself regarding content: Have I answered the question asked? Do I back up each ... Read more
Essay Edge
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Essays and personal statements are an anxiety-inducing part of the application process for many postgraduate applicants. Luckily, with some advice from experts and–we’re not going to sugar-coat it–a lot of work, your essay statement can ... Read more
Essay Edge
Updated June 27, 2022 by Essay Edge