Abstract
In recent years, the application process for residency education has come under increased review. Step 1 scores will be pass/fail starting in 2022. There has been controversy about grade inflation or the lack of grades altogether at many medical schools. Faculty letters of recommendation have been criticized that they often exhibit implicit bias against women and under-represented minorities or simply are too vague or generic to be useful. Given this difficult landscape, the personal statement carries increased importance to highlight our applicants’ unique motivations and interests. We propose a model that residency and fellowship applicants may employ to craft their personal statements.
Highlights
Categories: Medical Education Keywords: eras protocol, residency interview, personal statement, graduate medical education, residency application process
The application process for residency education has come under increased review
Step 1 scores will be pass/fail starting in 2022, increasing the challenge for program directors to critically distinguish between talented applicants [1]
Summary
Wrapping your commitment to a life-long profession around the death of a loved one or care of a family member implies a poorly thought out emotionally-tainted decision. This important decision should never be hurried or rash
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