Jumbled Thoughts advice needed

[jake Davis]

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Hello All

I am a first year medical student on the BM4 programme in England. I am wanting to speak to other medical qualified or in training for some advice about medical essays and the kind of topics i could write about.

I would be sooooo greatful if anyone can spare some of thier time to help me with this. if so please e-mail me at [email protected] and we can discuss this further

thank you for reading this e-mail

Jake BM4

 

[odrade1]

Hello All

I am a first year medical student on the BM4 programme in England. I am wanting to speak to other medical qualified or in training for some advice about medical essays and the kind of topics i could write about.

I would be sooooo greatful if anyone can spare some of thier time to help me with this. if so please e-mail me at [email protected] and we can discuss this further

thank you for reading this e-mail

Jake BM4

Is the BM4 equivalent to being a senior in an american school? It sounds like you are looking for tips on how to write your application essays. In the US, nearly all students apply through AMCAS. One essay is required if you are a regular MD applicant. Three essays are required for MD/PHD. The MD applicant essay includes some prompts. Anything requested in the prompt needs to be addressed somewhere in the essay. However, the essay is fairly open-ended.

The main purpose of the essay is to provide the admissions commitee with a glimpse into your character & personality that is otherwise not clear or absent from a review of your transcript & regular application/resume.
I focused on explaining why medicine was a good fit as a career for me, and placed the essay in a context that helped explain away one of the deficits of my application. (A two for one special, if you will...)
The essay provided a bit of a history of my professional development, and some insight into how I made the decision to be a physician.

I have no idea what the med schools in the UK are looking for, however, so good luck!

p.s.
Have you tried speaking to any of your professors, your pre-med advisor, or the faculty at the medical school? They would be excellent resources for you, as well.