How to Write a Personal Statement - Residency (DO's & DON'Ts + Tips!)

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The personal statement in a residency application is of utmost importance. You may have secured solid letters of recommendation from physicians and done well on your USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination), but your personal statement is the one aspect of your application where you can make a case for yourself and personalize it. It's the only part of your application that you have complete control over.

Residencies receive thousands of applications. They also read thousands of personal statements so they really want to see something that will stand out to them and make them want to give you an interview.

Your personal statement is an opportunity to show program directors specific qualities that make you, YOU! Residency programs want to know the real you, apart from the good scores and letters of recommendation.

00:30 - What is the Residency Personal Statement?
01:04 - What should it Include?
01:24 - How to write it
03:00 - How to create the narrative
03:35 - Addressing weaknesses
04:04 - DON'Ts of your Personal Statement
05:29 - Customizing your Personal Statement

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[nancyfeldman]

A solid way to interest the reader, is by starting out- like the very first words, with recollection of a defining moment during training (or life). Doesn’t have to be spectacular; but if it’s animated and vivid, and also has a dash of conflict, that’s your hook.

[maghen]

tbh... I really miss your radiology/hospital vlog a lot 
I found about the specialty thro u and now I'm on my elective IR rotation, so u pretty much guided me
but still gonna support you w whatever u upload

[joyleenstrozier]

Hi Dr. Cellini, I like your content. I love watching your videos.

[trigger]

Can Dr. Tommy share his on the podcast?

[doomsdayknight]

Whats if it’s slightly over 1 page like 1 and half, but speaks strongly with good flow?

[LL-jwin]

So should it be 1 page on eras or 1 page on word

[jehadSamhouri]

Is there any vid regarding how to write the perfect CV regarding seeking a spot for elective training

[charlesdarwin]

The personal statement is the most stupid document to enter medical school peculiar to the USA.

It is a scientific field, trying to use sociology paradigms.

How many personal statements are realized in the future?

It is moneyball. The cost of medical school is investment for future earnings.