PEDS personal statement

[Michal]

Hi all,

I am struggling with my PS for peds. As an IMG I am in the dark as to what Program Directors are looking for in a PS about ped residency applicants.
I have lots of ideas on what to write about myself and my experiences, but as it needs to be short and concise, I am looking for tips on what I should focus on.
Could anyone detail a little on what the "perfect" PEDS res applicant would have written his PS?

Thanks

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[gluteus maximus]

Have you tried using 'First Aid for the Match'? It has many examples of PS.
GM

 

[nychick]

Please be aware that some are outdated but they still have good ideas on topic and structure. You should try to keep to one page single-spaced. Also, be aware that copying your PS into ERAS will remove all your formatting for both the CV and your PS so don't sweat it.

As an FMG doing different rotations/clerkships from the US system, I also used the Employment section to give a quick summary of my clerkships (since there is no other place to stick them in ERAS, and they are bound to be different from the US/Carib crowd).


The following are links to guides and examples of PS on the web. They vary in quality--definately have someone that you know is a good writer edit and proofread your essay. Avoid being overly mushy or melodramatic--in an effort to stand out many people lay it on really thick, an it becomes laughable.

http://www.med.unc.edu/wrkunits/1dean/stuaff/match/example/welcome.htm

http://www.mommd.com/residencystatements.shtml

http://sls.downstate.edu/studentaffairs/planning/appendixPS.html

http://www.uth.tmc.edu/gsbs/programs/mdphd/residency/

http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/6700.html

http://www.som.tulane.edu/departments/StudentAffairs/senior_guide/cv_tips.html

http://www.medfools.com/personal_statements.php

http://www.uic.edu/depts/mcam/osa/careers/

http://www.rushu.rush.edu/studentlife/career/medpstate.html

This page has a summary and links to some examples. Of course they want you to use their service, but the essays give a good idea of what people look for in a PS if you can't get the book that gluteus max suggested.

http://www.essayedge.com/medical/essayadvice/course/residency.shtml

If you search the web for "personal statement residency examples" I am sure you can find others as well.

 

[Michal]

Thanks!

I'll look into the book and all those helpful links.