Personal Statement Pt 1 – Dos and Donts

Welcome to EM Clerkship Maddie Watts!



The personal statement should be *personal* and should *make a statement*.



* Start early* Use solid organizational structure* Address the big three questions – who? what? why?* Check for grammar mistakes* Explain any red flags



Further Reading:



EMRA / CORD Advising Guide



NRMP Program Director Survey



ALiEM Match Advice Series