Below is a professionally written medical personal statement sample. You are advised not to copy it word for word, but to instead use it as a guide.

Medical personal statement example 1

“I am aware that studying a medical subject requires serious commitment, and is not a undertaking  that people should just drift into. It requires a considerable amount of willpower and ability. I hope that this personal statement, which shows my determination, experience and passion, will be seen as a testimony to my strong desire to enter this field.

While the opportunity to earn a decent wage in medicine is a major attraction for me, it is not the only critical factor that has enticed me to this subject. I have essentially been drawn to it for three main reasons, a strong desire to help others, a genuine interest in the sciences, and also personal exposure to medicine.

I have excellent organisation skills which I have used successfully in the past in my academic and working life. I have strong inter-personal skills and have employed these throughout my personal life to liaise with the public, clients, colleagues, professionals, and more recently fellow students and tutors. I feel that I am a emotionally strong person, who has shown determination, initiative and empathy in all areas of my life when dealing with difficult emotional circumstances and various challenging situations. As an individual I have always given my best attention to everyone I come into contact with, always in a calm and polite manner and with a good sense of humour.

As can be seen from my application, I studied medical related subjects at college, and really enjoyed the opportunity to learn in depth about human anatomy and some clinical skills. The topics I studied were challenging, rewarding and incredibly interesting, and I had amazing opportunities to start new hobbies, develop new skills, meet new people and generally have a really good time.

Although the study was more challenging than I thought it would be, I got through it by developing my study skills and learning in a structured and systematic way. This along with my work ethic and concentration span helped me to balance things out.

My main concerns about going on to further education has been financial. As a student who will potentially be studying for the next four years, I have to think about tuition fees up front and living expenses. Thankfully things have worked out for me, as my family and my girlfriend have been very understanding, and I have been able to secure some part-time work at a doctor’s surgery. Your  university has also been great in offering advice and financial support where appropriate.

Over the summer months I got a job working as a receptionist at a doctor’s surgery. It’s been a valuable experience for me, and I learnt important points that are vital in for working in the real world. I discovered how to; follow instructions accurately, make decisions with no supervision, accurately maintain medical records, contribute towards a warm and welcoming customer service environment and diplomatically resolve customer complaints. As I worked in an office environment I also developed an effectively telephone communication skills, and have learnt how to implement and comply with Health and Safety in the workplace, and carry out all tasks in a safe and timely manner. There was also a clinical aspect to the work in the doctor-patient relationships. I found this valuable in helping me to develop good communication skills, as I learnt how to take patient histories and interact with patients under the guidance of a practising GP.

I am fully aware of the high demand for places for medical degree courses, however I am determined to successfully enrol on one. Right now I feel that I am fully prepared both academically and emotionally for the road ahead.

Your university was the only choice for me, as I feel it will fully prepare me for a career in medicine. I was really attracted by the style of your course and greatly impressed by the warm welcome I received when I visited your campus. The course is intelligently structured so that students experience clinical years sandwiched between lecture based years. The city where your university is based is also very student friendly, and there is always lots going on both at the university itself and in the city to get involved in, from music concerts to sports events.”

 

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