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In my opinion, it sounds like it was a huge part of your journey to wanting to become a doc/vet, so it is worth mentioning. Anywhere that will hold a ED that is well in the past against you isn't somewhere you want to go anyway. Just make it clear that you're recovered!
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I think that's awesome that it inspired you to go into medicine. I think if it helped shape you into the person you are today, then I would totally mention it. I was significantly overweight in high school and lost ~100 lbs. That was a topic that came up a lot in my interviews as I am passionate about primary care and preventive medicine. At first I was hesitant to mention it but it really did led me down a specific path during undergraduate and really played a part in my desire pursue medical school.
I think it shows you're a real compassionate, driven person, and I don't think you're "looking for sympathy". Your interviewers aren't savage beasts waiting to pounce on any sign of weakness. I think it shows humility and acceptance to be able to talk about a tough subject like that. Don't be scared to be you!
I think it shows you're a real compassionate, driven person, and I don't think you're "looking for sympathy". Your interviewers aren't savage beasts waiting to pounce on any sign of weakness. I think it shows humility and acceptance to be able to talk about a tough subject like that. Don't be scared to be you!
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The PS is for "Who am I?" and "Why Medicine?"
If your story fits into the answer, then it's fair game to mention.
If your story fits into the answer, then it's fair game to mention.
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I think this can make for a very awesome and very personal, personal statement. If you write this the right way, you will have the Adcom's attention. Though, you need to lace this in very carefully or it might come across wrong in your essay. Definitely make it clear that you recovered, as someone previously stated.
We all have our stories and those of us that can share it more openly are sometimes the strongest. 🙂
We all have our stories and those of us that can share it more openly are sometimes the strongest. 🙂
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Congrats on your successful recovery. I have received similar advice not to talk about my learning disability. I say that if you have a great story, go with your instincts and show how it made you an accomplished and compassionate person. Your long tem and intensive experience should not be ignored nor swept under the rug. Best wishes to you
