Personal Statement Help!

[ktbur]

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Hi all,

I'm currently finishing up my personal statement but am having trouble explaining the reason as to why I decided to pursue dentistry instead of becoming a physician. I was initially a pre-med but after shadowing and witnessing the amount of stress and work that physicians go through, I decided that I wanted a career where I could have a more balanced lifestyle. Of course, I also enjoy working with my hands and I love the artistic aspect of dentistry.

My question is: Would the ad-coms think poorly if I stated that one of the reasons why I chose dentistry instead of medicine is because I want a more balanced lifestyle that has less stress?

I feel as though they might think I'm copping out

 

[doc toothache]

While you are at it, why not go into the reasons you did not choose vet, chiro, pods, pharmacy, fireman, policeman, prima ballerina, etc.