It is recommended to not include in your personal statement why you are qualified for medicine?

[PotGoblinsales10]

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How do ADCOMS feel about omitting that part?

I just focused on experiences and why I want to be a doctor. I don't feel discussing why I am qualified for medicine really fits that narrative and it may take away my main message.

Anyone here decide not to include the part about why you think you are qualified?

 

[Oso]

I am not an adcom, but I feel like the purpose of the PS is to answer the following questions 1). why do you want to be a doctor, 2). what makes you qualified, 3). what are your career goals/interests.

Ideally, it's all one big theme, and your experiences and activities should inform and influence all 3 of those things.

So in my opinion, to omit that part would not be wise.

 

[seren1051]

Like overtly stating "I am empathetic, intelligent and sooo hawt thus medicine should be grateful for having me"? I wouldn't write it directly. Hopefully while reading through your description of your experiences, adcoms would be able to realize what a sweet, charming, passionate person you are even without you directly stating why you're a good fit for the medicine. Quoting my advisor...show, don't tell. In any case, you're an applicant and not 'qualified' for medicine..at least not yet.

 

[Oso]

In any case, you're an applicant and not 'qualified' for medicine

Qualified to be accepted to medical school and study medicine.

And absolutely yes, 'show, don't tell'.