Applying to Medical School? How to write a winning medical school personal statement

Filling in the AMCAS or AACOMAS medical school personal statement is undoubtedly an intimidating task. Although you have lots to cover, don’t get overwhelmed. Here are some steps to get you started.

How to Become a Doctor

How do I become a doctor? How long does it take to become a doctor? by Don Osborne, medical school admissions coach Are you a high school student, college undergrad, parent of a budding pre-med, or a non-traditional / career changing applicant? I have the answers for you. Imagine Sarah. She wants to become a [...]

Passion in your Medical School Personal Statement

I recently conducted two workshops explaining how to add passion to your medical school personal statement while I was speaking at the regional AMSA conference at Rutgers University. The topic was called, “Letting Your Passion Guide You.” During this two-part presentation, I shared my insights on how to discover, then ignite your passion, and how [...]

Medical School Admissions Personal Statements — Learn the Art of Persuasion

Sure, admissions to graduate school is about grades and test scores; these numbers are obviously an extremely important part of your application. So why do medical schools ask for dozens of pages of essays? What is the point of sending your CV or resume? Because medical schools are looking for more than just a great test taker…they are looking for the whole package. They are looking for the best fit … and that fit starts with what you write about. What you say. Who you are.

You have so much to tell admissions committees: but how do you put it on paper? Believe it or not, the way you speak your motivations and desires is just as important as what you are saying.

You Are What You Passionately Stand For.