You want to become a physician.  Congratulations!  You have chosen a fascinating career.  It is possible that well meaning friends, family members or teachers have advised against it.  "The competition is fierce.  Save yourself the time and effort by picking another field," and so on. They often close with, "I am telling you this because I care about you and do not want to see you hurt."

According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), tens of thousands of students apply to medical school every year.  Most have excellent grades, impressive test scores and experience in the medical field.  So how does a candidate distinguish themself from the rest and gain admission into medical college?  The answer lies in the Personal Comments Essay.  

Each medical school applicant, must write a brief (5,300 characters or less) statement about why they want to be a physician.  In addition to demonstrating writing ability, the essay must reveal unique qualities you possess that will make you a terrific physician.  Let your personality shine through the words you write.  Here are some tips:

1)  Hook your reader with an attention grabbing opening.
2)  Make the essay flow from one paragraph to the next with creative bridges to connect your thoughts.
3)  Strive to demonstrate your personal attributes through the details you include. 
4)  Remove passive verbs such as is, be or am.  Passive verbs make the writing seem lifeless.  Use active verbs to make your essay vibrant.  Here is an example of a sentence written in a passive voice.  "The pediatrician was bitten by the child."  See how wordy it is.  Now, compare it to the next sentence written with an active voice.  "The child bit the pediatrician."  This technique is vital to successful writers. 
5)  Close your essay with a strong statement about your desire to become a physician.
6)  Above all, tell the truth!  Do not embellish or exaggerate.

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I wish you success as you pursue your dream of becoming a physician.  -Dr. Kristen Nelson 

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