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Does anyone have a good resource to help with writing a personal statement for residency programs? I'm looking to work on mine this summer and would like some direction, thanks!
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/abo...esidency/writing-your-personal-statement.page
This is pretty basic, but may serve as a good starting point.
Very basic advice: keep it simple and boring. You can try to be cute or creative, but 999 times out of a thousand, you'll come off looking like a fool. If you have a hole in your application that requires explanation, then go for it. Otherwise, dry and bland is the way to go.
Does anyone have a good resource to help with writing a personal statement for residency programs? I'm looking to work on mine this summer and would like some direction, thanks!
Very basic advice: keep it simple and boring. You can try to be cute or creative, but 999 times out of a thousand, you'll come off looking like a fool. If you have a hole in your application that requires explanation, then go for it. Otherwise, dry and bland is the way to go.
What about length? I heard a single-spaced page?
lolI looked at that a little while ago, and I thought it was funny that the author says not to use cliches or make grammatical errors, then uses a cliche (keeping an open mind third year) and a grammatical error (the the). I mean seriously, if you are going to harp on the importance of proofreading, PROOFREAD!
When do usually start working on these? I heard we can start using ERAS around July? Not sure...how long do those who've already been through the process recommend starting in advance, especially if one is considering taking step 2 early
edititplease.wix.com/editmystatement was pretty good for me. they worked until I was satisfied and had a creative approach
I'm guessing that since all 5 of your posts have that link in them that either a) you're a bot, b) you have some kind of vested interest in that service, or c) you are a disinterested third party who just happened to have an amazing experience with that company.
I'm going with B
Dat 2 year necrobump