UCAS PERSONAL STATEMENT - Example Exercise
UCAS PERSONAL STATEMENT FOR MEDICAL SCHOOL EXERCISE
I have an exercise for you today. Read the following extract from a (real) personal statement: -
"I want to medicine because I like biology. The way that the heart functional really fascinates me and I this has been the main reason why from a young age I wanted to become a heart surgeon. I did two weeks of work experience in a busy hospital where I saw doctors see patients on the ward round and also observed some operations. The doctors worked long hours, with few breaks. I also spent a week in Canada in a GP practice. Having worked in my father’s corner shop, I am used to long and unsociable hours and having to deal with difficult customers."
Now answer the following questions: -
Do you think this is a well-written or poor personal statement? Why?
What is the motivation for this student’s reason for applying for medicine? Do you think it is reasonable?
Do you think this student has demonstrated adequate work experience?
Do you think this student has demonstrated that he or she has some of the qualities and skills that would be useful as a medical student?
Can this personal statement be improved and how?
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