The personal statement allows you to demonstrate the thinking, strengths and values that are the foundation of your choice of a medical career and make you a strong candidate. When someone finishes reading your statement, that person should sense that you have the potential to be a great clinician and want to talk to you more about your experiences and career plans.
AMCAS limits the statement to 5,300 characters, including spaces.
Graduate & Professional School Advising at Career Services offers Personal Statement workshops in the spring to help you get started and go over the basics. Consult the applicant Canvas site for details.
Before drafting your essay, review:
- AAMC’s Advisor Corner: Crafting Your Personal Statement
- 6 Tips for Writing Your AMCAS Personal Comments Essay
- Tough Love for Your Personal Statement: Advice from a Medical School Dean
- Advice on Writing an Effective Personal Statement for Medical/Dental School
- Overcoming Common Pre-Health Personal Statement Obstacles with Journaling
