Residency Personal Statment and discussion of setbacks???

[Minea1010]

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Are you expected to discuss any setbacks (such as failing a clerkship written) in your personal statement? Or do you just talk about that in your interview?

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[causalinference]

Are you expected to discuss any setbacks (such as failing a clerkship written) in your personal statement? Or do you just talk about that in your interview?

Thanks 😕

I don't think it's necessary to discuss it in your personal statement, and in fact, I would recommend against it. Only discuss your setbacks if they are specifically brought up during the interview. You want to highlight your strengths and unique qualities. Put your best foot forward.