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i'll read anyone's. i'm really good with grammatical errors and content. PM it to me.
quick question I am interested in a DO/PhD program so do you all think that I should express that interest in the general app.?
front the point of view of someone (MS2) who sits and reads these things then interviews candidates, If you spin it in a -this is what I've been through and this is how its made me a better person and will make me a good doctor-, I would definitely write about it! There were a couple interviews that we specifically asked something like "so I read in your personal statement about X, tell me about that". And that started a whole conversation.
Like other people have said, no way you should go for pity points, because they most likely won't work, but if you go for a I'm a better person because of this, then you'll do well! Interviews and personal statements are all about getting to know you as a person and what's brought you to this point in your life.
You should focus on how it taught you to overcome obstacles and made you a stronger person
I don't think you should. The fact that you consider Type I diabetes a "disability" speaks to how you yourself feels about your disease. Although I think diabetes is definately life impacting, I don't consider it to be a disability. It almost sound somewhat self defeating. I don't want to undermine the diffiulties you have faced because of this terrible disease, but in most cases it can be controlled with meds and diet.
I have worked for years with people who do have disabilites, and they don't refer to themselves as disabled (even the 32 year old man with cerebral palsy with little use of his arms and legs.) If you are going to include it in your apps, address it as an obstacle, and not a disability. Best of luck to you!
Personally I didn't gear mine to osteopathy at all, when I wrote mine last year. I wrote one personal statement that I sent to both AAMCAS as well as AACOMAS. It focoused on why I wanted to be a physician period. If you want to add an Osteopathic touch to it you can. Just make sure your PS is very well written. I spent over a month writting and editing my PS. The PS is a place where you want to make yourself shine. You want to stand out so the ADCOM's will choose you for an interview.
I'm having a really hard time limiting myself to 4500 characters. Anyone have any suggestions?
That's not a big deal to do only one space? They won't think I'm a complete idiot or anything?
It's at the right length now, so if you just want to look it over and tell me what you think I'd really appreciate it.
The only reason that two spaces were used after a period during the 'typewriter' age was because original typewriters had monospaced fonts. The extra space was needed for the eye to pick up on the beginning of a new sentence.
Spacing after a period is irrelevant since most fonts used today are proportional.
Using one space is more common and just as "correct" as using two. You'll be fine!
Hi, I really need help with my personal statement for AACOMAS. My word count is a little bit over but I really need someone who understands about osteopathic medicine to read it for me. my friends don't seem to get it.
thanks.
Hi guys. This is my second time applying to DO school. I though my personal statement last year was kick a$$ so I've used a lot of it for my new personal statement. Actually my first paragraph is exactly the same. Is this a no no? Are the schools going to compare the two? Thanks!!