Help! Research in the essay required?

[rickyricardo]

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A lot of the essays I've read in the Barron's book and in other places have lots of research in them. I'm applying to all the top-ranked research schools, and want to do research as a doctor (but mainly be clinical, so not Mud Phud). HOWEVER, I put very very little research in the personal statement. My personal statement is more about how I like to connect with people and help them, and the fulfillment I get from doing it directly instead of indirectly through research.

I have a lot of research experience, but will top schools see the lack of research in my PS as an indication that I am not that interested in research, or that it doesn't influence my decision to be a doctor that much? Sure they take people every year without research, but them seeing a lack of research motivation would still hurt me.

 

[Cardiac]

Unless you're applying MD/Ph.D, don't worry about it. Even then, as long as its in your activities you should be fine (you'll also have another essay to talk about it if this is the case). If you feel like you need to emphasize research more, you always have secondaries.

 

[GoSpursGo]

Don't worry about it; they understand you can't talk about EVERYTHING that's important to you in the limited space you have in your PS.