Re-Apply personal statements

[sonofva]

So I just finished up an internship. Passed over for specialty of choice. Going out on hardship tour and reapplying. Told by PDs that this was a good idea and that I'm competitive. What should I write about in my new PS? Accomplishments since intern year? How much I still like the specialty? Thoughts?

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[HighPriest]

VENGANCE

 

[Gastrapathy]

Personal statements have very little weight. At least in the navy, they don't even want one unless there is some specific thing to know ( colocation, etc).

 

[sonofva]

VENGANCE

wait like i should be plotting my vengeance? or you're plotting yours? or that's the only word i should put in my statement?

 

[sonofva]

Thanks y'all

 

[NavyMedStudent2016]

I wouldn't bother. What Gastrapathy said is exactly what I was told by multiple people when I was in your position (including my PD, my former PD, and my department chair).

Is this true for 4th year students applying to internship?

Personal statements have very little weight. At least in the navy, they don't even want one unless there is some specific thing to know ( colocation, etc).

Is this just after intern year or for medical students also?

 

[WernickeDO]

Is this true for 4th year students applying to internship?


Is this just after intern year or for medical students also?

No, take this seriously and write a good statement. Maybe it counts for nothing, but hey, maybe it counts for something.

 

[Gastrapathy]

For Navy, I recommend reviewing the precept when it is published. It will make it crystal clear that they don't want personal statements.