MadisonR0324 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Hi everyone. I am about to apply to PA school for the second time. I feel that I am a better candidate this time since I have retaken certain classes and acquired WAY more PCE hours than I had the first go around. However, I am struggling with this personal statement. The first time I wrote about my youngest brother. As a young child he was very sick and referred out to different hospitals/specialties which made a huge impact on myself. There were many great doctors and some awful ones (rude and dismissive) which helped shape the perception of what kind of doctor/medical provider I wanted to become. Yes, I was only 10-12 at the time but as an older sister you get protective and your dreams of becoming a princess or superhero often resolve by this age. I thought that I had a good topic but my husband, an engineer, disagrees. Could someone please let me know what they wrote about or even message me to bounce ideas around? It would be much appreciated. - Madison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie55 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 I think you could briefly mention your brother topic, but I wouldn’t use this as the bulk of your paper because it is so long ago and you were so young. I think a topic more relevant to you as an adult will carry much more weight and let your audience see that the adult, mature person you have become has a personality and you have had experiences that make you stand out in your current place in life. As to figuring out a topic, make a list of possible topics, experiences, personal interactions, whatever. See if any stand out as something you can expound on to make a great paper. The topic possibilities are endless, but choosing the right one is so difficult. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia5827 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Yes, I agree with the other person. Don’t focus too much on it in your paper, but you can mention how it opened your eyes to the healthcare field. Just focus on answering the question: WHY would YOU be a great PA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadisonR0324 Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 @Patricia5827 @Janie55 Thank you so much for your feedback. I will definitely incorporate your advise as I am rewriting my statement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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