personal statement.

Started by jannahz
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it's that time of year again! does anyone have suggestions on what to include in the ERAS personal statement? are we to talk about why we chose peds?!
 
why pediatrics?

future career aspirations within peds

interesting life journeys/experiences

description of type of compassionate, caring, dedicated doctor you want to be...

why you're choosing certain types of training programs/what you want out of residency
 
it's that time of year again! does anyone have suggestions on what to include in the ERAS personal statement? are we to talk about why we chose peds?!

It's so much worse for us fellowship applicants. I think the last time I wrote in complete sentences was for my residency PS.