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Crafting a compelling personal statement is vital during the residency application process. It enables you to convey who you are beyond just your academic scores and grades. This is your opportunity to highlight your individuality, sharing specific instances from your life, aspirations, and experiences. Most importantly, your statement should reflect your deep understanding of, dedication, and suitability for your chosen specialty. It serves as the first impression you'll make on the interviewers, so it's crucial to get it right. Although a strong personal statement doesn't guarantee a spot, a weak one can jeopardize your chances. So, how can you develop an excellent personal statement? Starting early and providing ample time for revisions and feedback are essential. Your statement should comprehensively reveal your character; remember, it's not a creative writing exercise. Interviewers seek clear, coherent ideas that define who you are. Organize your content logically and draw inspiration from sample personal statements while avoiding plagiarism. Finally, seek input from mentors in MD ETHOS to review your statement for content, clarity, flow, grammar, and spelling. With refinement and feedback, you can create an outstanding personal statement that genuinely represents you.

How To Proceed And What To Expect

Get ready to unlock the full potential of your personal statement with our specialized review service. We’ve made the process incredibly easy for you:

  1. Choose a Mentor: Choose a mentor from our team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to showcasing your strengths.
  1. Upload Your Document: Submit your personal statement and relevant materials.
  1. Book Your Time Slot: Pick a 1-hour slot that suits your schedule. This includes a 20-minute personalized interview to understand your goals and background and a 40-minute in-depth evaluation and feedback session for your personal statement.

Mentor’s Review Focus: Your mentor will thoroughly evaluate your personal statement, focusing on the following key aspects:

  • Distinct Message: Clearly identifying your main points and emphasizing notable achievements, such as academic recognitions or leadership positions.
  • Authenticity: Ensuring your personal statement conveys your genuine voice and character through reading aloud and making appropriate revisions.
  • Vulnerability: Sharing personal, heartfelt experiences that demonstrate depth and authenticity.
  • Insight: Providing unique perspectives and moments of wisdom to set you apart from other candidates.
  • Craft: Structuring your ideas logically and creatively, showcasing deliberate revisions and thoughtful choices.

Mentor’s Role: Our mentors not only review your personal statement but also act as guides, providing:

  • Personalized feedback tailored to your unique background and aspirations.
  •  Assistance in identifying and articulating your strengths and accomplishments.
  • Insights on how to compellingly and authentically present your story.

Follow-Up:

After the initial review, you can email any follow-up questions within one week at no additional cost. You can schedule additional time slots for ongoing support if you require further assistance.

Take the first step in creating an outstanding personal statement by using our expert review service today!


After you finish submitting your documents, you will receive two emails. The first will confirm your registration and the second email will include your login details for accessing the student portal where you will find the link to the meeting scheduled for your chosen slot.

Personal Statement Review