Seperate Personal Statement For Prelim Medicine Programs

[Llenroc]

I've gotten 6 interviews so far for PM&R, but none for Preliminary Medicine or Transitional years.

I wonder if this has to do with my personal statement, which talks mainly about how I became interested in PM&R. Should I have written a separate one for the medicine programs?

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[buckley]

Prelims are pretty competitive and I think they issue invites later than the categ's

 

[hippiedoc13]

The career/residency advisor at our school recommends a separate PS for transitional or prelim programs.

 

[Winged Scapula]

The career/residency advisor at our school recommends a separate PS for transitional or prelim programs.

I think that goes against conventional wisdom (and advice I've seen given here by PDs).

Why write a PS for a TY or Prelim Med year? You are not applying to these programs as categorical positions and they KNOW you are using the position to satisfy prereqs for an advanced match position.

 

[buckley]

Sorry, forgot to answer your most urgent question. I agree with Dr. Cox. Just get your original PS, and add another paragraph of about two to three sentences saying something like, " AAA hospital's preliminary medicine program will undoubtedly equip me with the necessary skills to further my career in ..."

good luck!

 

[DOCTORSAIB]

I used my ophtho personal statement for internship programs, both Prelim Medicine and Transitional year.

Have had absolutely no problems getting interviews. I really don't think it matters. I'd brush up on refining your interviewing skills instead!

G'luck.