Personal statement

[06cadapplicant]

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I was wondering if suggesting that since I have lived in smaller city and seen the underserviced scenario I think I should contribute to this cause..could this statement on my ps have a negative impact on certain schools which cater to bigger cities than I am applying to?

Should I exclude it?

 

[lilnoelle]

I would include it - a lot of schools are looking for people to serve in underserved area, the fact that you live in one increases the chance that you'll go back and serve in one. I also grew up in an underserved area was also concerned about this topic. I didn't get the right advice and didn't talk about my background enough in my PS. I also didn't apply as disadvantaged even though I could have because I thought it might seem like I was looking for excuses and whiny. I was wrong. Anyway, it didn't hurt me too much, but I would do it differently if I had to apply again next year.

 

[LizzyM]

Include it! Schools in big cities hope to train applicants who will go back to serve their local communities (particularly those small cities with no med school nearby).

 

[Flopotomist]

Just make sure not to use the word underserviced. The underserviced sounds like a population of people with poor access to prostitutes.

 

[vtucci]

IT should help your cause because as has been mentioned, many schools are looking for students willing to practice in underserved communities. Good for you.