Controversial PS topic: Terrorism

[justwant2beMD]

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Hello!

In my PS, I mention treating a suspected terrorist while volunteering on an ambulance in the Middle East. I really like what I say, and I bring no politics or opinions into the paper. I was wondering if this is too risky or if it is ok? If anyone is willing to read my PS and give some advise I would be forever grateful.

Thanks 🙂

 

[Princeton Medical Student]

PM me your PS if you wish 🙂

 

[mdphdNYC]

I'd be happy to read too. Without any other knowledge, I would be more concerned about the "treatment" than "suspected terrorist". Under the Geneva Convention even known enemy combatants need to be treated by your side's medics when wounded (that said, I would still avoid the term 'terrorist'). However I hope you were only acting within your training (and actually do have some medical training e.g. as an EMT or paramedic).

 

[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

Hello!

In my PS, I mention treating a suspected terrorist while volunteering on an ambulance in the Middle East. I really like what I say, and I bring no politics or opinions into the paper. I was wondering if this is too risky or if it is ok? If anyone is willing to read my PS and give some advise I would be forever grateful.

Thanks 🙂

I did not write about my deployment experiences (my experiences at home were more apropos); however, I know several people who wrote about treating locals, some of whom I'm sure were not always friendlies. There's nothing wrong with writing about that if you do it well.