Personal Statement Database
BS-MD Personal Statements
These are real personal statements from successful medical school applicants — some from students who used our services, others from our advisors — to help you understand what works, what doesn't, and why.
What You'll Learn From These Examples
These are real personal statements from successful residency applicants (some are from students who have used our services or from our advisors). These sample personal statements are for reference purposes only and should absolutely not be used to copy or plagiarize in any capacity. Plagiarism detection software is used when evaluating personal statements. Plagiarism is grounds for disqualification of an applicant.
Important Disclaimer
While these essays ultimately proved effective and led to successful residency matches, there are multiple components that comprise an effective residency applicant. These essays are not perfect, and the strengths and weaknesses have been listed where relevant.
Sample Personal Statements
Read & Learn
Example #1
Residency Personal Statement 1
Example #2
Residency Personal Statement 1 - Feedback
Example #3
Residency Personal Statement 2
Example #4
Residency Personal Statement 2 - Feedback
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