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Personal Statement Workshop Showcase your strengths and stand out from the crowd ● Introduction ● Preparation ● Opening Statement Content ● Skills and Achievements ● Experience and Future Plans ● Closing Statement ● Supports your university What is a application ● A chance to articulate your personal motivation to study Medicine statement? ● To showcase your skills and experience that show your passion to become a doctor ● May be used as a deciding factor between two How important candidates ● May be used to form the is it? basis of your interview questionsPreparing to write your PS There is a limit of 4000 characters. Here are a few questions you can use as a guideline: ● Why have you chosen this course? ● What life experiences have you had that ● What excites you about the subject? you could talk about? ● Is my previous or current study relevant ● What achievements are you proud of? to the course? ● What skills do you have that make you ● Have you got any work experience that perfect for the course? might help you? ● What plans and ambitions do you have for your future career? Opening Admissions Tutor will be reading a lot of personal statement statements so it’s important to grab their attention from The attention grabber the start.How to write your statement opener 1. Simple and direct ○ “The best personal statements get to the point quickly.” ○ Jump straight in – what excites you about Medicine? Why do you want to learn Medicine? ○ Use simple EnglishHow to write your statement opener 2. Why do you want to study that course? ○ Explain what you find interesting about Medicine in a short sentence ○ Be relevant, specific and currentHow to write your statement opener 3. Avoid cliches ○ From a young age … ○ For as long as I can remember … ○ - Inserts quote by famous person -Suggestion , maybe don’t begin at the start? Your combined personal Personal skills and practical skills will and create a unique picture of achievements who you are and why you’ll be a successful studentWhat does it take to become a doctor?Personal skills and achievements ● Include positions of responsibility you hold, or have held; ● Be bold and talk about the achievements you’re proud of ● What skills have you developed and how will they benefit to your university life and your future career?Work experience ● Share any details of jobs, placements, work experience or voluntary work ● Any experience related to Medicine is a plus! ● What skills have you developed and how will they benefit to your university life and your future career?Hobbies and interest ● Is there a connection between your hobbies and course? ● Don’t make empty statements; talk about the skills that you gained and how could they benefit to your careerShow , don’t tell! You want to leave the admissions tutor reading Closing your personal statement statement with a strong lasting impression.How to end your personal statement 1. Tie it back to what you have written 2. Talk about your future goals 3. Think about your university experienceUsing AI and ChatGPT ● Brainstorm ideas ● Help with structure How to use ● Use it for checking them correctly readabilityThe UCAS view The personal statement is exactly that; personal.DOs ● Do talk about why you’re a good candidate ● Do be enthusiastic ● Do make it relevant ● Do outline your ideas clearly ● Do avoid the negatives ● Do expect to produce several drafts ● Do ask people for their feedbackDONT s ● Don’t be shy ● Don’t exaggerate ● Don’t use quotes ● Don’t leave it to the last minute ● Don’t let spelling and grammatical errors spoil your statement ● Don’t copy and paste Read through the passage and Activity decide if it is a strong or weak statementExample 1 “I understand first-hand the remarkable impact that a team of compassionate and proficient medical professionals can make on the life of a patient, having received treatment for multiple blood disorders since birth. The ability of those treating me to carry out challenging procedures whilst keeping me calm and reassured is what inspired me to discover the realities of a career in medicine.”Example 2 “It is the coupling of patient-centred care with evidence-based science that draws me to medicine. The depth of medical science enthrals me, but seeing complex pathology affecting a real person is what drives home my captivation. As a doctor, you are not only there for people during their most vulnerable moments but are empowered by science to offer them help, and this capacity for doing good alongside the prospect of lifelong learning intrigues me.”Example 3 “In order to gain further insight into both the positives and downsides of being a doctor, I organised some work experience in my local GP’s surgery. I managed to see consultations for chest pain, headaches, contraception and some chronic conditions which was very interesting. I also sat in and observed the asthma clinic, which proved to be a very educational experience. During my experience, I tried to chat to as many doctors as possible about their jobs and what they enjoyed.”Example 4 “I have been volunteering in a hospital ward since January, which helps improve my confidence and communication skills when talking to patients and relatives. I showed my ability to deal with unexpected situations when I found a patient smoking whilst on oxygen, and acted quickly to tell the nurses. Over lockdown I felt privileged offering lonely patients some tea and a chat and seeing their mood change – it taught me that medicine is about treating patients as individuals, not a diagnosis. My work on the hospital door taught me to stay calm and interact assuredly with visitors, vital skills in public-service jobs like medicine.”Example 5 “I was the lead violin in my school orchestra and also took part in the wind band, showing that I was willing to throw myself into school life. I really enjoyed our school’s concert, in which I had to perform a solo and demonstrate that I could stay calm under pressure and cope with great responsibility and i think that I’m now a better leader. This skills has also been improved in roles within my school on the peer council and as house captain, which have improved my self-confidence.”Example 6 “I coach tennis at a local club, planning and running sessions for younger children. I am responsible for players’ safety and must manage risk while showing leadership qualities by making the sessions fun and inclusive. As a player, I am part of the self-run performance team, which forces me to better my ability without coaching. This means developing self-reflection and insight into my weaknesses, which I know to be integral skills for medics. One of the doctors I shadowed during my work experience was just starting her revalidation process and I saw the importance of self-awareness and honest reflection in meeting her targets and becoming a better doctor.” IG: hrdseducation Contact us Website: hrdseducation.com