Hello! I am writing my PS right now and was curious to hear what you think about being specific on your PS. By this, I mean I discuss a lot of experiences working with kids throughout the years (clinical & nonclinical), how my childhood events affected that choice, and working with underserved kids specifically. I do not explicitly state anywhere that "I want to be a pediatrician" although it could probably be assumed, but rather how those experiences working with kids has made me want to become a physician. In the end, I just think it explains my story very well.
But will this make it seem like I am not open to other specialties going into medicine, and close minded? I know the best PS are personal and paint your true picture of why you want to become a physician, and my work with children is why, but I don't want to make adcoms think I am not open minded as I know many students switch their specialties throughout med school, and I of course want to experience working in all areas. Thank you for the advice in advance!
But will this make it seem like I am not open to other specialties going into medicine, and close minded? I know the best PS are personal and paint your true picture of why you want to become a physician, and my work with children is why, but I don't want to make adcoms think I am not open minded as I know many students switch their specialties throughout med school, and I of course want to experience working in all areas. Thank you for the advice in advance!