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The Personal Statement

The Personal Statement. Lisa Criscione-Schreiber, MD Program Director, Rheumatology . Personal Statement . Basics One page Edit ruthlessly Grammar and spelling (special characters) Content (applying in 2 fields, late decision) My goals Determine sincerity Assess communication ability

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The Personal Statement

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  1. The Personal Statement Lisa Criscione-Schreiber, MD Program Director, Rheumatology

  2. Personal Statement • Basics • One page • Edit ruthlessly • Grammar and spelling (special characters) • Content (applying in 2 fields, late decision) • My goals • Determine sincerity • Assess communication ability • Assess approach to career development

  3. 3 Main Types SAFE “The Standard” “The Standard Plus” “The Personal Tale” RISKY

  4. The Standard • The patient/faculty mentor/family member/friend who started it all • How I realized I love rheumatology • How I conceptualize rheumatology • Why I will be a great rheumatologist • How this career will fulfill my dreams • Why I want to be a clinician educator (optional) • I will work hard during fellowship

  5. The Standard Plus:The Goal Oriented Statement • How it all started • How I realized I love rheumatology • How I conceptualize rheumatology • How I have been successful thus far • How I will continue to be successful • What I am seeking in my fellowship • I will work hard during fellowship

  6. Goal oriented statement: risk • What you want to do is not available where you’re applying

  7. The Personal Tale • My background is different • Personal illness, non-traditional path, adverse situation, country of origin • Show how your background strengthens your application • Why I want to be a rheumatologist • What I hope to achieve in my career • I will work hard during fellowship

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