Is a "Unifying Theme" Realistic in the PS?

[boaz]

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So conventional wisdom says that the PS should revolve around a "unifying theme", much like the typical college essay. But is this realisitic? I don't have one particular reason for pursuing this field (my neighbor's breast cancer did not give me the sudden urge to look for a cure). It is a bunch of factors together that make me suitable.

 

[CyclistOK]

So conventional wisdom says that the PS should revolve around a "unifying theme", much like the typical college essay. But is this realisitic? I don't have one particular reason for pursuing this field (my neighbor's breast cancer did not give me the sudden urge to look for a cure). It is a bunch of factors together that make me suitable.

Write it the way it is.

 

[BlueElmo]

A theme will make it easier for you to form ideas and put them on paper. It's up to you.

 

[Web MD]

Just about every PS in one way or another "unites" leadership, science and a desire to help others, but I wouldn't reach too far or add too much fluff to come up with some theme. Just explain why medicine is right for you.

 

[texaslily]

Although it's unrealistic to talk about one thing your entire PS, you also have to make sure that it doesn't sound like a lot of random scattered examples. The "theme" is just something to tie it all together. (for example, your passion for learning, or how you want to help people....... etc). I would suggest writing down a bunch of things you want to talk about and seeing how you can make them relate.