Speech Impediment on PS?

[MystA RavE]

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I have a stuttering problem that I've had ever since I was young. I'm thinking about whether or not to devote a paragraph to this on my personal statement. It has not stopped me from doing what I want to do and I was involved in many activities that allowed me to conquer this "disability." Should I write a paragraph on this?


Thanks for any input!

 

[ClockworkDoc]

I once got caught in my zipper, do you think that will help me get into medical school?

 

[woodhorse22]

Hey I also had a stuttering problem and I did talk about it in my personal statement. I kind of linked it to my experiences in a nursing home. It worked out very well. YOu should definitely talk about that.

 

[MystA RavE]

I once got caught in my zipper, do you think that will help me get into medical school?

Only if it fell off and your mother ate it afterwards...


Oh and thanks for your helpful post!

 

[spospo]

if it helped you in any way decide that you want to become a doc, then go ahead and put it in. remember that a lot of secondaries have space for "any additional comments."

 

[anybutpretty]

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[Finian]

I can tell you from personal experience that discussing your stuttering in a PS is a good idea, especially if it relates to your choice to become a physician. My loved one just finished this past application cycle and was accepted to six schools and received interviews at twelve, including Hopkins and Harvard. He did stutter at his interviews and was often asked about it because he had opened up that possibility in his personal statement.

Try to avoid sounding like you are disabled by your dysfluency. Use your well-developed sense of humor and coping strategies to emphasize your strengths and commitment to your goal to become a physician. That is what will come through loud and clear in the interviews.

I am pulling for all the stutterers applying this year. Best of luck to you!

 

[MystA RavE]

Thanks for your great responses

 

[superbike81]

I know, I'm bumping an old thread, but I think it's better than making a new one.

I've been a lifelong stutterer, but it is 90% taken care of with regular therapy sessions, and nearly 100% eliminated with my "Speech Easy" device. Basically fits into my ear like a hearing aid, and uses the "choral effect" by echoing what I say with altered pitch and tone. It fools my brain into thinking I've got someone there speaking along with me, takes the edge off, and works very well.

Now since this is a "crutch" of sorts, is that something that will be looked at? Is it possible they will make me remove it for interviews, just to see how well I do if the device malfunctions or something? Like I said, I speak very well without it, with an occasional "block" mixed in here and there, but I do speak noticeably better and smoother while utilizing the device.

MystaRave: Are you still around? I see your status is now "Medical Student" so I'm assuming your stutter didn't stop you from getting into medical school. Do you have any advice or would you like to share your interview experience and med-school experience so far? In relation to the stutter of course.

Thanks!
Jason