Sample Medical Missions Personal Statement Medical School I appreciate very much the global solidarity that characterizes the field of medicine and the way in which the medical profession realizes its responsibility to help those who would not otherwise receive any medical attention at all. After completing medical school, I plan to seek further training in general or orthopedic surgery, always striving for perfection and dedicating as much time and resources to providing medical attention to the most desperately underserved - not only within the borders of the United States but also in other countries. I look forward to another century or so of global missionary service as a surgeon – especially in the wake of natural disasters throughout the hemisphere. I will be earning my BS in Biochemistry this coming December 2017. I have already gone on two medical missions, the first to Peru and the second to Guatemala, having the profound privilege of being able to better understand the challenges faced by marginalized people in the Global South. It was a special privilege and honor to give vaccinations to children and the elderly – knowing full well that it might save their lives in the future. In Guatemala, I participated in a large mission that was able to attend to scattered and remote populations in several different regions of the country; thus, I was able to see and get to know areas of the country where doctors and medical supplies were incredibly scarce. I spent the first three days attending to children in schools and distributing medical supplies. After that, I helped to attend to the elderly and pregnant women with various complications for which they were being treated. Many of these patients had simple infections, which were easy to treat successfully, but they had not yet been able to do so because they had no access to the medication they needed until we arrived. Watching the smiles on the patients’ faces was among the finest moments of my life. The appreciation that was shown to our team was almost overwhelming at times. Examples of Medical Missions Personal Statement for Medical School I carefully observed the doctors that I assisted on both of my mission trips, and they have become my foremost role models, my heroes. This is what I want to do as well, as much as possible, going on as many mission trips and putting smiles on patients’ faces as my professional responsibilities as a surgeon in my home community will allow. The doctors that I shadowed and assisted in Peru and Guatemala were there because they felt called, based on the simple fact that they had the expertise that these people needed. I too feel this calling and knowing that one day I may have the privilege of serving as a missionary doctor in developing countries is one of the primary driving forces of my sky-high motivation to attend and complete medical school. The other major highlight of my career so far has been my volunteer work with the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis where I spent one year and four amazing months as a volunteer assisting researchers with a wide range of tests, including hand and grip tests, thermosensitivity, the Catwalk, etc. I helped to generate valuable results that enabled these investigators to publish essential papers for the advancement of our ability to help those who have been paralyzed. Laboring and giving my all so that others might have a better chance to walk again was incredibly fulfilling and has me very animated to begin medical school. This position also helped to spark what I anticipate will be an exceptionally long and special engagement with neuroscience and its intimate relationship with the paralyzed learning to walk again. Medical Missions Personal Statement for Medical School I have also volunteered at XXXX Hospital, spent a lot of time helping to Feed the homeless, organized special activities for children with terminally ill diseases, Community Walk-a-thons to raise awareness about public health issues such as breast cancer, etc. I have served as President of the American Medical Student Association chapter at my university, UXX. This organization served as my foundation for organizing support and participation in our medical missions to Peru and Guatemala. Working full-time throughout my time as a premedical student was necessary if I were to pay for rent and food since I had no financial help from my poor mother. Being independent allowed me to mature quickly and shaped me into the humble and honest man I am today. If I am to realize my dream of becoming a neurosurgeon, it will also be a result of the fact that I almost died myself at the age of 2 and my life was saved by neurosurgery, to which, of course, I am forever grateful. I suffered from a rare birth defect called craniosynostosis, which was initially misdiagnosed. After eight hours of surgery, I survived with just a scar on my head from ear to ear, which I will always bear with great honor. Thank you for considering my application to medical school.

Medical School Personal Statement Professional Writing, Editing Service Born and raised in Southern California to Indian parents, my family and social context have instilled a great love for reading. I have always excelled in school, receiving honors every quarter since the ninth grade. I have a record of academic excellence born from motivation and discipline, as a student and a concerned citizen. The ideal of public service has been instilled in me by my family. I am a good fit for medicine, and I look forward to giving my life to the practice of medicine with particular attention paid to the underserved as a matter of professional principle. I understand Urdu and Hindi and look forward to serving as a doctor on call in these languages in addition to English. since we have many immigrants and visitors not only from India but also Pakistan. My parents have taken me back to India to visit family while still a child and I was able to observe first-hand the great misery that results from a lack of medical care. I was shocked, scandalized, and indignant when my father explained to me that many people die on the street in India because they have no money for care or for a dignified place to pass the last of their days. I hope to attend an especially demanding program because I crave rigor and intensity. I have been taking higher-level classes since Middle School, and I am accustomed to elevated levels of achievement. After becoming a doctor, entirely dedicated to lifelong education, I intend to pursue further education and research in Cardiology. I also have long cultivated a particular interest in Takayasu's Arteritis since, when I was 15 years old, my mother was diagnosed with this disease. I look forward to treating her and helping her to deal with this disease as she continues to age. This was another factor in my decision to give my all to the study of medicine. I also have close relatives who are healthcare professionals who have encouraged me to fulfill my dreams and become a doctor. Professional Service: Medical School Personal Statement Editing I want to make the best use of my life possible, at the service of others, and I see the practice of medicine as the best way to do this and to make my finest contribution to both my local community as well as society. I am the eldest son of my family, and it has been my dream since childhood to become a doctor. I am always helping my siblings and neighbors, and I volunteer every Sunday at my local church to help with the food drive, assisting the elderly and other needy people through our hunger relief program. As a doctor, I especially look forward to the experience of serving in rural areas, particularly the poorest residents of these rural areas who have little-to-no-other access to health care. I am sensitive to health care disparities and determined to help provide medical treatments to those in need who cannot afford medical care or do not have health insurance, such as undocumented workers here in California. Professional Writing for the Personal Statement for Medical School I am a very honest and sincere person with exceptional social and communication skills. I like helping people and caring for them, especially the elderly and children; and the homeless. Next year, during my final year of high school, I will be completing an internship at my local hospital. I intend to pay not only special attention to our patients with heart disease but also those with cancer since I especially look forward to learning all that I can about innovative treatments for this dreadful disease. All last summer, June through September of 2016, I spent long hours working as a volunteer in our local library, shelving and organizing library materials and helping patrons with the use of the library catalog, also helping with self-check-out and organizing special programs for children. I have helped several organizations to feed the homeless, including ICNA Relief in Dallas, TX where I not only prepared food for our shelter residents but also helped the elderly clean their yards. I hope to inspire my patients to good health and practice preventive medicine not only as a doctor but also as someone who excels at athletics. Winning the Most Valuable Player Award last year for our Football Conference was an extraordinary honor. Thank you for considering my Medical School Personal Statement.

Sample Personal Statement for Medical School, African I am from Ethiopia and spent three years in a refugee camp in Kenya while growing up. My most fundamental respect for doctors is grounded in that experience. Our camp was overcrowded with poor hygiene, and many people died. It was in that camp that I began to pay attention to medical information. This experience would shape my life in endless ways and goes a long way to explain my determination to become a physician. Daily, I saw dozens of people dying, all of them from preventable diseases, and could not do anything to help. It was in that camp that I promised myself that I would study medicine and become a doctor. I want to go to medical school because I want very much to continue to build on the foundation of my undergraduate studies in biology. I seek exposure to the entire scientific range of medical theory and practice and hope to develop a particular interest in the elderly. I look forward to a rigorous immersion in medical school and later the sense of professional fulfillment that comes from extending my help to anyone who needs medical assistance regardless of their race, color, religion, belief, creed, or sexual orientation. In addition to being busy for many years preparing myself for medical school, I also collect secondhand biomedical devices to send to Africa. Example of Personal Statement for Medical School, French, Ethiopia After moving to the U.S. eight years ago, I learned how to put my language skills to use in Amharic, French, Oromo, and Somali. Working as a professional medical interpreter since 2004 has allowed me to bridge the gap between multiple medical providers, especially doctors, on the one hand, and limited-English speaking patients on the other, helping them, for example, to understand the consent form including the risks and benefits of the procedure they are contemplating. This experience gives me the confidence to apply to the Medical University of The Americas Program. I have been working for a big teaching hospital, side by side with medical students, residents, and attending physicians. I hope to be selected, at least in part, because of my level of awareness of cultural differences and my experience helping non-English-speaking people receive adequate medical attention. I am happy to see that the US is growing increasingly diverse, and I will feel most at home here as an African physician that speaks multiple languages. For the last six-and-a-half years, I have had the opportunity to help East African communities here in Minnesota to organize in numerous ways. I keenly look forward to serving East African communities as a family physician in the future, and in this way helping my community, here in Minnesota. I also long to return someday to refugee camps for Ethiopians, Somalis, etc. My greatest professional dream would be to join hands with Doctors without Borders. Sample Personal Statement for Medical School Editing Service Help Upon arriving in the US, it did not take me long to realize that there would be many challenges ahead of me. First, I had to settle in and find a way to support myself and the family that I left behind. I had to work as well as go to college full-time, and this had a negative impact on my academic performance. Fortunately, I supported my family successfully and could even sponsor several of them to come to the U.S. and join me. I received the Kopp Presidential Scholarship and was a French tutor for two semesters at XXXX Community College. I completed all my pre-medical classes and an undergraduate degree in biology. I ask for special consideration with respect to my grades, that my position as responsible for the survival of my extended family back in Africa be seen as a mitigating circumstance. Thank you for considering my application. Sample Personal Statement for Medical School

Sample Statement of Purpose for the MS in Food Science, Safety, Writing and Editing I see the MS Program in Food Industry Leadership at the University of ____ to be the flagship academic program of the future in the preparation of innovative leaders for the food industry. I plan to give my all for decades to come in my contribution to not only food safety but also working to assure adequate standards worldwide in terms of supply and business value. I look forward to serving a large global corporation and helping to assure that the company that I work for is exemplary in terms of safety and social responsibility in general. The most significant asset I hope to bring to your program is native-speaker fluency in three of the world’s most frequently spoken languages, English, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish. I am at my absolute best in all three languages when talking about food. Born in Los Angeles to Taiwanese parents, I was primarily raised in Guayaquil, Ecuador, enhancing my multicultural and multilingual abilities. I see being fluent in Spanish as an important professional asset, complimentary to also being fluent in Mandarin. Along with English, I hope to contribute something unique to my chosen field. The fact that ____ has one of the most diverse student bodies in the country, is one of the reasons I would especially like to study in the program. I look forward to maintaining and cultivating my professional and social support base as a graduate student at ____. Examples of Statements of Purpose for the MS in Food Science, Safety, Editing Service I have gravitated towards food as a personal passion increasing for as long as I can remember. I would compare the cuisines of Taiwan and Ecuador, savoring all the spices and unique flavors. Thus, since childhood, I have been developing expertise in Asian and Latino tastes in food, both of which I enjoy immensely. By the time I was a teenager, I was experimenting with food, spices, and the creation of my dishes that for me represented an amalgam of the best of both worlds. When I came to the United States to earn my undergraduate degree, Food Science was a natural choice, and I found myself in heaven, studying precisely what I love the most. Fully immersed in studying the central aspects of my chosen discipline, sales, product development, and food regulations, I devoted special energy to the area of safety which I see as helping to prepare me for leadership training as a graduate student at ____. I am at my very most fulfilled researching the interrelationship between food regulations and innovation, not only in today’s complex, globalized world but also throughout history. I could not be more passionate about the mission that drives the fields of Food Safety and Innovation, especially these days, given how we are experiencing egregious and novel forms of infectious disease, some of which are foodborne. I can think of no more noble work than laboring to keep consumers safe from foodborne illness as much as possible. It is primarily in this area where I hope to distinguish myself as a leader-in-training at the University of ____. Sample Statement of Purpose for the MS in Food Science, Safety, Writing and Editing Service HACCP (Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point) plans are at the center of my world, and I look forward to many decades to come always staying abreast of how our food supply can be safeguarded through critical, physical, chemical, and biological controls, exercising leadership roles in all these areas. I was especially excited by the opportunity to write up a HACCP plan, and it was then that I found my calling in life. My passion for HACCP plans inspired me to complete an internship in the food industry in Quality Control. I learned a great deal in my internship position, not just about Quality Control but also about the food industry as a whole and the singular importance of HACCP plans. Since I was new on the job, I asked many questions, and I am most grateful to the Director of Quality Control for taking the time to answer each one patiently and teaching me the ropes. I could not have been more pleased when he entrusted me with the write-up of a HACCP plan for one of the company’s products. By completing this internship, I developed a much more in-depth understanding of how HACCP plans play a critical role in Food Safety. Now, I hope to build a career as a leader in Quality Control, based on earning the MS in FIL at ____. After obtaining my bachelor's degree in food science at California State University at ____, I accepted a position as a Quality Assurance Technician at The Cheesecake Factory Inc., where I also learned a lot about the food industry. In my current position, with Tawa Services Inc, I have received a promotion and serve as Quality Assurance Supervisor. Here, I do what I love most, identifying issues and taking corrective action to ensure food safety and quality. I have enjoyed working with departments including R&D, Technical Service, and Sanitation and Production. This has helped me to understand the big picture better and to appreciate the critical roles played by other departments. Most recently, it has been a special honor to be making critically essential contributions to the adoption of a new system upgrade that will help to ensure the safety and quality of our food source. My experience with big data and innovative computer programs utilized by the food industry will allow me to excel at ____ and beyond, as an innovative leader in food safety and regulation. Thank you for considering my application to your program. Sample Statements of Purpose MS Food Science

Sample Personal Statement Food Science & Safety, Morocco, French, Editing Service As a quality assurance and food safety professional, I work daily to protect America’s food supply, while adapting to an incredibly challenging world with several well-entrenched crises happening simultaneously. Most recently, throughout the Covid -19 Pandemic thus far, our company has produced more than five million pounds of seafood products, and I am proud of making a significant contribution by supplying such a mammoth amount of healthy protein to the food chain, and, most of all, doing so safely. Born and raised in Casablanca Morocco, my first language is Arabic. I am also fluent in French and continue to make progress in Spanish, hoping to be reading and writing this language fluently as well within a couple of years. It pleases me greatly that all my languages are among those most widely spoken on the globe. I hope to put my language skills to effective use in the future as I advance into management positions in international operations and regulations. Examples of Personal Statement Food Science & Safety, Morocco, French, Editing Service A seasoned professional with leadership experience in Food Safety, I hope to earn my MS Degree in Food Safety Regulation at ____ University. It is my first choice among master's programs focusing on food safety and especially regulations. I see ____ as the finest program in the world in this area, and a good match with my exceedingly prominent level of motivation and dedication to my studies. Earning my MS at ____ will serve me as the optimal springboard upon which to advance in my career, assuming increasing levels of responsibility and protecting consumers worldwide. I will soon have five years of experience with ____'s Wholesale Seafood in Tampa, Florida where I develop and manage all food safety programs, recall procedures, and implementation and testing procedures for verification. Before my current position, I worked as a Food Safety Regulatory Specialist from October 2015 through September 2016. Samples of Personal Statement Food Science & Safety, Morocco, French, Editing Service At ____'s, I also very much enjoy providing training for our employees in the areas of HACCP, allergens, food safety, food security, and other areas. I oversee the development, implementation, and management of the HACCP Plan, hazard analysis, flow charts, and additional required information, and to provide expertise and guidance as the team leader. I coordinate and organize all procedures, policies, and programs related to BRC (GFSI), HACCP, food safety and quality, handling regulatory requirements, and addressing customer concerns related to food safety and quality, third-party audits, and regulatory audits. My dream job would be to work with the FDA in developing food safety projects. I am well-versed in Regulatory Requirements, GFSI, Cold Storage, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and US Department of Agriculture inspections – as well as Food Microbiology. Thank you for considering my application to Food Safety Regulation at ____. Sample Personal Statement Food Science & Safety

Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Personal Statement Example, Writing & Editing Service It is my sincere hope to be selected to complete a fellowship position in Pediatric Surgery. A well-practiced surgeon, I have completed a 5-year residency position in Surgery. My country, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is a rich country with a young population nearly one-third of which is under the age of fourteen. Thus, we have a particular need and the means of providing surgical care to the youngest among us to optimize their health sustainably, educating them for a healthy future. During my five years as a resident in Surgery, I have rotated between several different hospital centers which have helped me to learn to be adaptable and to think on my feet in new environments. From general to tertiary centers. I treated patients and outpatients, also serving in ER as well as the ICU, OPD, and OR. I have participated in and performed a broad diversity of surgical procedures. I stay abreast of the literature in my field, conscious of the importance of lifetime education and the ongoing learning that enables us to perform at the forefront, providing optimal care. Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Personal Statement Example, Editing Help I was first introduced to Pediatric Surgery after completing an elective rotation in this area while still in medical school. The last year of my residency in Surgery was dedicated exclusively to our high volume of patients in need of surgery due to cancer. I learned a great deal in this last year of my residency about children, cancer, and especially cancer surgery; and I hope to continue to stay active in these areas. As I see it, there could be no more noble work than surgically removing malignant tumors from the body of a child. I could not be more pleased with my choice of career, sub-specialization, and area of research in pediatric surgical oncology. I already had a good sense of direction by my last year in medical school; so, given the opportunity, I jumped at the chance to complete an elective rotation in Pediatric Surgery at SickKids Hospital in Toronto. There, I realized that I had found my calling as a pediatric surgeon. I also have volunteer experience with the Red Crescent campaign attending to the primary care needs of Hajji pilgrims. Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Personal Statement Example, Writing and Editing Service I am well equipped for a fast-moving environment, a talented multitasker, and accustomed to working alongside and treating people from all over the world. I now have sufficient experience and skill to hit the ground running and excel in a pediatric surgical fellowship, with the right attitude for becoming an exceptional pediatric surgeon. The total number of qualified Saudi pediatric surgeons in my country is around fifty; the Saudi government has identified this area as one that suffers from a workforce shortage. I seek to respond to this need in the long term. My being accepted to your fellowship program in North America will help us to advance the level of care that we can provide to children in need of surgery in the KSA. I would also be inspired and enabled to pursue my sub-specialty: pediatric surgical oncology. My central goal is to become regarded as one of the top pediatric surgeons in my country. Children cannot always say what is bothering them. They cannot always answer medical questions and are not always able to be patient and helpful during a medical examination. I want to become not just a top-notch pediatric surgeon, but one that excels at relaxing children and stimulating their cooperation. Thank you for considering my application. Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Personal Statement

Social Work and Law Statement of Purpose Editing Service I am applying to the online, dual master's degree Program in Social Work and Jurisprudence at ____ University. Now fifty-six, I am a well-read and well-traveled African American woman and the mother of two happy and healthy children, now adults. I finished my undergraduate studies in 2012, earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice and an AS Degree in Sociology from Southeastern Louisiana University. I seek to become a legal professional focused on social work and helping vulnerable individuals in my community. My interest in social work as a profession is grounded in the experience of being raised by a single mother in a marginalized and impoverished community. Later, earning my 4-year degree in Criminal Justice reflected my profound concern for social and racial justice and the need for legal reform to help ensure equal treatment, particularly for people of color incarcerated in grossly disproportionate numbers, African American and Latino men, and juveniles. My perspectives and interests have been colored by the simple experience of being black in America, on top of being poor. I know firsthand the vulnerabilities and stigmas that accompany poverty. Poor people are discriminated against based on numerous factors - clothing, skin color, disabilities, neighborhood, or the dirt underneath their fingernails. I want to become a legal professional and a social worker to have the privilege of defending the rights of those who cannot protect themselves or are afraid to stand up for their rights. I seek to help young people of color, helping them to build a foundation of life skills that do not lead to jail care. I was nine years old when I realized that there is power in the ability to use words to sway others effectively. Growing up, every summer and fall6th-grade, my mother, who had a 6th-grade education, my grandmother, who had no formal education, and others, all with minimal instruction, would pile in the back of a pickup truck at 4 AM to be carried off to neighboring parishes and hired-out as farmhands to pick the farmers’ harvest: strawberry, sugar cane, cucumbers whatever was in season. We did this because we had not yet learned how to use words to defend ourselves and to live fulfilling, dignified lives free of exploitation. I want to empower people to attain not riches but stability and a shot at health and happiness. It has always been my desire to give back to my community, and I have become convinced that earning the double master's degree online at Tulane is my next step. I passionately believe that the combination of Law and Social Work has found me, because of my life experiences and the way the field offers multiple opportunities to pursue various career paths. I think of the double Master as the two pillars upon which I will achieve my ideals of service to the fullest, serving as an advocate for the disabled, disadvantaged, and underserved. Social Work and Law Personal Statement Writing and Editing Service A highly responsible person and an independent thinker, I speak up when I see something wrong, and I am not afraid to question those in authority. As I have gotten older, family and friends have come to rely on my sound advice. I have experience serving as an unofficial defender in the courtroom. My friend had so much confidence in me to effectively state her case in the small claims court, that she paid for our travel to San Antonio, Tx where her small claims case was being heard. We won. Liz was awarded the money she paid for a Volkswagen beetle she had purchased online and awarded travel expenses. I got a taste of the courtroom. My friend and I sat at the defense table. The courtroom was small, with only the bailiff, judge, recording secretary, me, my friend, the defendant, and his wife in attendance. When my friend is upset, she gets tongue-tied and stutters. The judge granted me the opportunity to speak on her behalf. We were prepared, but the defendant was not. We submitted evidence, text messages, emails, certified letters, false online advertisements, and more. In 2019, I was elected President of the union of employees of Lallie Kemp Hospital, after I spoke out against unfair policies during a town hall meeting. I represent, advise, and prepare LKRMC-local 3121 union members for disciplinary meetings, and effectively use facility policy and procedure to assist members in their cases. I have worked hard not to abuse this power, not to discriminate against anyone for any reason, or to treat anyone in a favored way. The Lallie Kemp Hospital Administration held a town hall for employees to air grievances. But out of fear of retaliation, the employees who would stop by my office to vent chose to sit quietly during the meeting. I completely understood their silence when you have a family and other obligations you learn to pick your battles. I felt compelled to speak, I went to the podium and spoke about workplace bullying, promotions, professional development, and unequal treatment. Soon after, the Hospital Administration decided to form an employee committee and allow employees to elect whom they wanted to represent them. The employees chose me to serve as a member of the “Positive Change” committee. My first career choice was to become a lawyer to protect the fundamental rights of underserved people. Then I studied Social Work because of my keen desire to give back to the community. I have always wanted to be a Lawyer. Now, I would like to be a Social Worker too and be able to advocate based on a solid knowledge base concerning the needs of our clients, defending, and serving as a resource for impoverished and disabled people in the community. The best way to do so, as I see it, is to earn an Online MJ Degree with a particular focus on Labor & Employment Law., to complement my MSW. I am the founder and President of Quintessential Community Services a 501c nonprofit, as well as President of a small business that is driven by the talents of its employees and contractors, learning skills that will serve me well as a social worker. Jurisprudence I unexpectedly became my mother’s full-time caregiver after she had a horrendous fall and broke her hip in 2013; she also needed knee replacement surgery. In 2014, my daughter was diagnosed for the first time with schizoaffective disorder. Two days after my daughter earned her nursing degree, she had her first psychotic episode. Her roommate called me frantic saying, “Kea is outside, nude, talking to herself, the Police and EMT are here, and she is being transported to a psychiatric hospital in Opelika, Alabama¨. I told my supervisor I had a family emergency and drove to Alabama in less than five hours. My first exposure to a professional Social Worker came when Kea was assigned a case worker. She was phenomenal, she educated me on the disease and provided support groups for me as well as Kean once she was discharged. Social Work and Law Personal Statement Writing and Editing Service Earlier, in 2009, I began working at Northlake Support and Service Center; a State-operated facility for individuals with behavioral and developmental disabilities. I served as an Administrative Coordinator for the Director of Nursing and later as Assistant to the Executive Administrator. Those opportunities gave me a firsthand awareness of the various disabilities that our residents had to deal with: deaf, blind, learning, speech, physical, behavioral, and neurological conditions, etc. I was the point person, a liaison between staff, social workers, and family, delivering pertinent information to all. I did not provide direct care to the residents. Still, I did work alongside several of the residents (such a delight) whose job was to make copies or shred paper in the office. Overall, the facility offered a home to many individuals with disabilities, onsite medical staff, and individualized care, tailored to activities of daily living. When the Hammond State School Board terminated Northlake Support and Service Center’s funding, closure sent shock waves throughout the facility campus. The closure was executed expeditiously, lay-offs were given the same day, and the coordination of transporting residents, placement concerns, family planning, and more was carried out with efficiency. I was highly motivated to assist the social workers, advocate for the residents, and to help their families in finding local alternative housing for individuals in need of support with all types of disabilities. I was disheartened to discover how little we were able to do with the minimal resources that we had to work with. The culmination of my professional interest in social work came when I started working at ____’s Mental Health Clinic. I saw up close in real-time the positive impact social workers can have on the lives of their patients. I was fascinated by the social workers’ enormous caseloads and the diverse populations they serve daily. Social workers factored in the social and economic dynamics of the client in question in the selection of a treatment plan that was tailored to fit the patient’s mental health and social needs. They served as advocates for patients, providing community resources, and securing affordable housing and life-saving medical equipment that the patient needed. I am employed at the last remaining “charity” hospital in Louisiana, ____ Regional Medical Center. For six years I have been providing exceptional advocacy and integrative social services to a diverse community. I am aware of the impact that a social worker can have on an individual’s life. By serving my patients and their families, I demonstrate our ‘core values’ of service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, the importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. I fully share these values and have always sought to demonstrate, uphold, and advance them in my work and will continue to do so for the balance of my career. I now fervently hope to be accepted into the online MSW and Jurisprudence Program at ____ University, where I look forward to decisively expanding my skills and knowledge, to be of service to disenfranchised populations. I like to think of myself as an independent self-starter; in 2019, I saw a need in my community and decided to start a community-based nonprofit: Quintessential Community Services a (501c) nonprofit located in Hammond, Louisiana. When I took on this endeavor, it was not to make money but to fill a need in people’s lives. While the project is still in its infancy, I look forward to investing in it over time, to eventually offer mental health counseling, substance abuse, domestic violence resources, and a Development Center that includes after-school programs, legal and notary services, computer and Internet access and a community garden. I have come to appreciate how learning to live successfully for those challenged to do so, is difficult without sound legal counseling for many if not most families, at some point in time. I want to be a social worker who can offer sound legal advice to my clients, street sense, Dutch Uncle reality, and be straight up front with them concerning the gravity of the challenges that they face and the odds that are stacked against them, at the same time that I give them hope, solidarity, and the sense that someone knowledgeable and honest is on their side, fighting on their behalf to defend their wellbeing. Thank you for considering my application.

A well-crafted personal statement is crucial for gaining admission to a nursing program. It provides the admissions committee with a glimpse into your personality, motivations, and suitability for the program. A personal statement should be clear, compelling, and reflective of your passion for nursing. Whether you are just starting or switching careers, showcasing your journey, commitment, and goals will make your application stand out. IMG Internal Medicine Residency Personal Statement As a teenager growing up in the Philippines, I knew only that I wanted to become a healthcare worker. It would take some time before I even dream of becoming a doctor, much less practicing medicine in the USA, as a resident in a distinguished internal medicine program. The single most salient event leading to my career aspirations in medicine was Hurricane Yolanda in 2013; I was a second-year medical student when the storm struck Cebu and surrounding islands, wreaking enormous damage, and putting an end to thousands of lives, devastating countless families. When classes resumed a couple of weeks later, everyone was sad. The downcast mood of my friends, classmates, and professors was palpable, with their thoughts centered on their families in the aftermath of the misery wrought by Yolanda. Communication was limited between islands, and one had little verifiable news to rely on for weeks until phone lines and cell towers were repaired and back in service. My university quickly organized relief efforts, coordinating supplies donated from various communities to ensure they were sent to those in need. I volunteered to be part of the relief efforts, where a group of us would provide medical care to those who could not receive care at the nearest clinic. My group and I were assigned to the northern provinces of Cebu. I was immediately struck by how desperate and precarious the situation was and how badly the people were suffering. I helped treat men, women, and children with a wide variety of conditions, all of them utterly exhausted. As states slowly began to improve, we resumed our classes. In the aftermath of Yolanda, on Cebu and surrounding islands, my deep love was born for Internal Medicine and my profound and solemn dedication to this area of medicine. I will continue to nourish this love, and I look forward to contributing to research in my room at some point in my field to balance my professional life as an Internist. I could not be more committed to a lifelong learning experience devoted to Internal Medicine, and if selected, I assure you that I will give my all to your program. Not long after finishing medical school in the Philippines in 2016, I have been practicing in an extra capacity as an assistant in the New York City area. I currently serve as a Clinical Assistant at XXXX Medical in the Bronx, NY, assisting Dr. XXXX, providing a patient-focused healthcare delivery platform to provide the highest quality of care possible to the community. As a clinical assistant my role involves collecting and documenting HPIs and providing physical exams with physician supervision. Other duties include chart reviews of patients’ medical histories, interim changes since last visits, recent hospitalization, and medication changes while communicating with other specialists to obtain expert opinions with referrals as appropriate. I am most keen to join a residency program that will empower me to continue developing my medical skills and personal character. I look forward to the prospect of continuing my interest in medical volunteering to help communities – globally and locally – strengthen their general health practices by advancing the level of preparation of clinical staff. I have long wanted to serve as a pillar of medical support for those who need me and be challenged mentally, physically, and intellectually. Internal medicine has been and continues to be for me an answer to a prayer, a vehicle of growth that enables me to improve at what I do each day. Whether I function as a hospitalist, a primary care provider, or simply a good Samaritan, I will always strive constantly for improvement and will. I will dedicate myself to serving those in need in my community. I am confident that my clinical and volunteer experiences have prepared me to distinguish myself in IM. A pleasant, attentive, and compassionate essence has guided me in building meaningful interpersonal relationships crucial to successfully practicing medicine. My extensive experience with patients during my clinical and volunteer experiences has given me a chance to cultivate the ability to communicate and relate to patients from many diverse backgrounds. I especially enjoy coordinating patient care with colleagues and other specialists, consistently prioritizing the patient's well-being - requiring diligence, advocacy, and teamwork at the highest level of proficiency. Thank you for considering my application to your Internal Medicine Residency Program. Detailed Analysis: Strengths: The applicant effectively uses personal experiences (e.g., helping their father during a diabetic episode) to highlight their motivation for nursing, which helps make the statement memorable. The applicant is clear about their goals, including becoming a paramedic and staying informed on healthcare advancements, which demonstrates ambition and a long-term vision. By acknowledging their academic struggles and explaining the circumstances, the applicant shows maturity and self-awareness. They also present a solution, noting their improvement in managing time and grades. Areas for Improvement: The applicant could provide more specifics on why they are drawn to nursing itself, beyond personal experiences. What aspects of nursing—patient care, teamwork, etc.—are particularly appealing to them? While the applicant mentions becoming a paramedic, more detail about their long-term nursing aspirations (e.g., specializing in a particular area or contributing to healthcare systems) could help to strengthen the conclusion. FAQs: What should I include in my personal statement for nursing school? Your motivations for choosing nursing as a career. Personal experiences that inspired your decision. Your career goals and how the program will help you achieve them. Any relevant skills or experiences that make you a strong candidate. How long should my personal statement be? Typically, a nursing personal statement should be around 500-700 words. Check the specific requirements of the program you’re applying to for any guidelines on length. Should I mention my weaknesses in the personal statement? Yes, if relevant. Addressing a weakness can show self-awareness and resilience, but always frame it in a way that demonstrates growth or improvement. How personal should a personal statement be? While maintaining professionalism, it's important to include personal stories or motivations that make you unique. This helps to differentiate you from other applicants. Additional Resources: How to Write a Compelling Personal Statement Internal Medicine IMG Personal Statement Example Residency Internal Medicine Personal Statement, ENT, Cardiology Contact Us for Personalized Assistance with Your Nursing Personal Statement IMG Internal Medicine Residency Personal Statement

Introduction For international medical graduates (IMGs), residency in the USA offers a unique opportunity to gain international experience and deepen one’s medical knowledge. This personal statement outlines my journey from a small town in India to pursuing a residency in Internal Medicine, highlighting my commitment to lifelong education and my passion for patient care. .A residency in the United States represents the pinnacle of medical training and offers a unique blend of rigorous academic and clinical experience, diverse patient populations, and cutting-edge healthcare practices. IMG Personal Statement for Residency USA, Internal Medicine A young doctor from India, medicine has long been my dream, where my heart is, and where I find my greatest joy. I hope to be selected for a residency program in Internal Medicine to gain international experience and can study medicine as it is practiced in the West. I thrive on diversity and cultivate compassion, vitality, accountability, and a rational, evidence-based approach to all medical issues. I want to be remembered as a hard worker and someone who gave his all unconditionally, hungry for long hours on his feet. I have already made several lengthy visits to the USA in preparation for my application to residency programs, completing all three USMLE exams and three observerships in Internal Medicine and its subspecialties at university-affiliated and community hospitals. I had a chance to interact with and understand Americans from different ethnic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds. I passionately believe that my compassion, vitality, accountability, and highly rational approach to all issues will help me to excel as a resident in the IM program. Resilient, I am eager for long hours. As a student in medical school, I lost my father unexpectedly, and not long after this loss, India was especially hard-hit by the pandemic. I have investigated what we know about the novel coronavirus, and I look forward to distinguishing myself in this area also. I take pride in being an effective team player. Having been raised with minimal resources, I am practiced at using what is available. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I felt privileged to serve as part of a medical team providing care and psychological support to people infected with the coronavirus. I also help several older adults in my neighborhood, delivering medical services to their homes. Practiced at interacting with and understanding people of many diverse backgrounds and most enthusiastic about Internal Medicine and its rewards for patients and practitioners, I hope to serve as an internist in IM shortly, following my heart and living my dream. In the village where I was born and spent my childhood, people had to travel twenty miles for emergency or specialty care. For this reason, I have wanted to become a primary care provider since I was a child, impressed with my community's great need for medical attention. Dedicated to lifelong education in Internal Medicine, being selected for your program will set me on track for many decades to come, laboring with my all to make the entire contribution possible to Internal Medicine, the patients, the caregivers and physicians, and the profession. Completing an IM residency in the USA will be the crowning achievement of my life and shape me into a compassionate physician. I hope to have a long and distinguished career in IM. For me, the USA is itself a learning experience. I am hungry for broad opportunities to learn medicine and become an increasingly competent and well-rounded physician. I want to put my knowledge and the advancement of my skillsets that result from completing a residency program at the service of a rural community where I do my best to treat and help those unable to pay for my services. My ultimate dream is to establish a free clinic in India later in my career. I see Internal Medicine almost like a “jigsaw puzzle” where we put together all the signs, symptoms, and differential diagnoses and the results of investigations to form a big picture of a disease and its progression in a particular patient—growing up in a small town named Pondicherry in India, which is known in its way for having diverse cultures predominantly, Indo-French civilizations and French architecture. The area is home to 7 medical colleges. I had the great privilege to study in a renowned government-run medical school with a daily out-patient load of three hundred in the internal medicine department alone. This gave us great exposure to a wide variety of various causes, and we learned how different patients with the same disease could present with diverse symptomatology. I see Internal Medicine as a “jigsaw puzzle” where we put together all the signs, symptoms, and differential diagnoses and the results of investigations to form a big picture of a disease and its propagation in a particular patient. growing up in a small town named Pondicherry in India, which is known in its way for having diverse Indo-French culture and architecture. The area is home to seven medical colleges. I had the great privilege to study in a renowned government-run medical school with a daily o load of three hundred in the internal medicine department alone. This gave us great exposure to a wide variety of various causes, and we learned how different patients with the same disease could present with diverse symptomatology. Thank you for your consideration of my application. Detailed Analysis This personal statement is compelling for its depth and focus on both personal and professional aspects. The story of perseverance in the face of adversity, combined with your passion for Internal Medicine, creates a strong narrative. Strengths: Cultural Experience: Your experiences in India and the USA offer a rich perspective that adds value to any residency program. Commitment to Community: Your desire to serve rural communities and ultimately open a clinic demonstrates long-term vision and dedication. Resilience: Overcoming personal loss and dealing with the pandemic shows your ability to persevere under difficult circumstances. Areas of Improvement: Observership Experience: Including more specifics about the observerships (such as skills learned or particular cases handled) would strengthen the practical aspects of your experience. Research Interest: Briefly mentioning any interest in research or evidence-based medicine could enhance your candidacy, especially for programs that value academic contribution. FAQs What should I focus on in my residency personal statement? Highlight your personal journey, key experiences, and why you're passionate about your chosen specialty. Be sure to emphasize any unique skills or experiences that make you a strong candidate. How can I demonstrate my qualifications as an IMG? Mention any USMLE exams, observer ships, or hands-on medical experience you have completed in the U.S. as these demonstrate your readiness for residency training. Should I address any challenges in my personal statement? Yes, if challenges have shaped your medical journey, discussing them shows resilience and determination, which are valuable traits for a physician. 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Internal medicine residency programs are a significant step for international medical graduates (IMGs) looking to practice medicine in the U.S. This personal statement provides insight into my passion for internal medicine, my cultural and professional journey, and my future goals, including giving back to my roots in Nigeria. Residency Internal Medicine Personal Statement IMG Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, I think of myself as African American since I am now a naturalized citizen who has been in the USA for 15 years. At 38, I consider myself in my prime in every way and always take great care of my physical strength and resources and that of my family. I give my all as a medical doctor and thrive on working long hours. I attribute the level of success that I have achieved so far in life to a lot of challenging work, having always placed my education as a top priority. A firm believer in lifelong education, I continue to study hard when I am not making my rounds, especially in HIV and infectious diseases. In search of a new residency position in Internal Medicine, I have the full support of my wife—a medical professional—concerning relocating our family wherever my career might call me. My short and long-term goals are the same, to continue my passion for working as an attending physician in Internal Medicine. I hope someday to help open clinics back in Nigeria to provide healthcare to the people in the place where I grew up. It is my dream to eventually have the profound privilege of practicing medicine in Igbo and Yoruba—my other native languages, in addition to English. Putting my heart into my study of medicine has always been central to my professional philosophy. Early on, this included a great deal of volunteer work, primarily as an undergraduate student working with the Abatete Igbo Catholic Community and then serving as President of the Washington, D.C. Chapter. I have also actively hosted Catholic health fairs and seminars over the past two years. I have learned a great deal through my professional and volunteer experiences—working as a medical lab technologist in a hospital for six years and completing preliminary residency training in surgery for two years. I assisted with and performed various surgical procedures as assigned during that time. Another aspect of my strength and success in life is my profound sense of good fortune at being the only one of 8 children to be blessed with the opportunity to go to college, let alone complete Medical School. This is one reason the long hours of an attending physician come most naturally to me since, from the age of seven onward, I helped my parents feed my family—usually by hawking peanuts that I carried around on my head. Even while attending seminary school, I would do this every evening, thus missing much of the carefree innocence of leisure time and play. But I never despaired. I have been lucky, especially for winning the lottery to live and work in the USA. I lost my mother the year before last to cancer, strengthening my resolve as a physician. My professional and life experiences thus far and my volunteer experience have shaped me into who I am today. Conditions back in Nigeria are worse than ever, lack of clean water, drastically inadequate diet, electricity only for the wealthy, and what troubles me most is little to no access to healthcare for poor people—has made me strong. Thus, in addition to doing what I can for my family and community back home, I am incredibly empathetic to those who suffer from poverty and social marginalization here in America. My empathy and my resolve are my greatest strengths. I always stay calm and work as hard as I can. Currently a second-year preliminary surgery resident at XXXX University Hospital, I feel strongly that I have gained the requisite experience for embarking on the new trajectory of a residency position in Internal Medicine because of my extensive experience in vascular, transplant, urological, cardiothoracic, orthopedic, neurological, and general surgery as well as trauma. It is ironic, as a surgeon, that I long to have a share in helping people to avoid surgery through preventative medicine and health education. Detailed Analysis This personal statement works well because it highlights your dedication to medicine through personal, professional, and academic experiences. It draws upon your diverse background and the challenges you have overcome, showcasing your determination to succeed. The inclusion of specific examples of your volunteer work, surgery residency, and passion for internal medicine is effective in portraying your commitment to patient care. Strengths: Cultural Perspective: Your background as a naturalized citizen from Nigeria brings a unique viewpoint. Volunteer Experience: Your community involvement and leadership in health fairs display compassion. Professional Experience: Extensive hands-on experience in surgery is a strong foundation for a future in internal medicine. Areas of Improvement: Specific Residency Goals: The statement could benefit from more detail about what draws you specifically to the internal medicine residency program you're applying to. Teamwork and Collaboration: Including examples of collaborative efforts with other medical professionals would enhance your application, as internal medicine often requires interdisciplinary teamwork. Frequently asked questions (FAQs) What is the importance of a personal statement for IMG residency applications? A personal statement provides insight into your personal journey, professional aspirations, and the unique qualities that make you a valuable candidate for a residency program. What should I include in my personal statement? Focus on your motivations for choosing internal medicine, relevant experience, personal qualities, and your long-term career goals. Can volunteer work be a significant aspect of my personal statement? Yes, highlighting volunteer experiences demonstrates your commitment to community service and patient care. 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For my entire adult life, I have maintained a conceptual continuity in my service to the community, an unswerving path to aiding the poor, sick, and needy through dedicated nursing. Providing compassionate care is as intrinsic to me as breathing. Yet, as a mature professional, I have found that I want to affect more meaningful change in the lives of others, and on a grander scale than ever before, in a systemic fashion. I give all I am to my career in terms of my energy, time, and love. There is no doubt about the enhancement of my career, and I do not take this next step to achieve a larger paycheck. While I do not feel I have exhausted every path of opportunity or challenge, I have seen distinct and growing needs within my community and extended community for addressing specific social issues that I cannot adequately address as a nurse. Earning my doctoral degree in Sociology will enable me to address these issues directly and participate in creating sustainable change. Serving as a nurse in a public hospital has brought me into direct and socially intimate contact with patients facing many critical issues that have directly or indirectly affected their medical conditions. Environmental issues such as discrimination based on race, sex, class, and conditions such as socioeconomic depression truly add to medical difficulties if not generating them. I want to actively participate in providing healthcare assistance to underserved sectors of our society. I seek to become a highly qualified, relevant, and contemporary researcher in aging, with particular concern for those seniors facing acute poverty. My research would focus on socio-economically challenged elderly women and their biomedical and pharmacological issues considering their long-term needs Having cared for myriad, diverse patients as a nurse, I have gone out of my way to attend to elderly women with few resources, often women of color facing chronic health issues. I understand the desperate realities faced by many elderly poor women of color with health issues. I want to help them learn about the tools that are available for a better tomorrow. As I see it, no more excellent investment in our humanity could we make than helping the underserved within our community, our neighbors, and those with whom we have shared our lives. Earning my Ph.D. in Sociology will enable me to bring my central goals, ambitions, and dreams to fruition. Post-graduation, I envision contributing and participating in the extended research community, helping to provide a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves, are simply not heard, or are blatantly ignored. By working with or within a non-profit, NGO, or similar agency, I will have access to the resources that will bring relevance to my research and the vehicle to implement change. Moreover, I want to help ensure the future of the field of Sociology by teaching tomorrow’s researchers, bringing real-world practical examples and the benefit of decades of experience in the field to life for new generations of students. Having a solid academic foundation in biology, physiology, nursing, and health policy, coupled with direct-patient healthcare experiences, I will be able to bring valuable insights to the field of Sociology. The multifaceted issues we are facing in today’s healthcare crisis, combined with the consistent influx of diverse patients into the US healthcare system require such a foundation and maturity of understanding. This is what I bring, and I am eager to engage with an accomplished student body and benchmark-setting faculty involved in critically important research. I bring my humility and full embrace of my need to refine my current grasp and research skills. Having recently completed graduate work with UCSF, I am entirely confident in the ability of the faculty that I will get the optimal guidance to empower me as a creative researcher. Earning my Ph.D. will enable me to assume a unique role in my community as a trusted role model, which I take with the greatest seriousness. To this end, I have already been an active participant and volunteer, helping the poor and homeless in my area through food banks, distribution, and soup kitchens. I am frequently reminded of what I saw years ago when I went on a 6-month tour of China, India, Sri Lanka, and Japan. While my worldview of cultures was forever changed, the issues of crushing poverty remain, sadly, global and I know that I will never forget what I witnessed. UXXX has been my sole choice for academic development since 2006, and I have been impressed repeatedly by the professors, friendly staff, and welcoming student body. Having taken many Sociology courses, not only as a part of the health policy program but as electives and as an auditor, I am confident that your program has the professors from whom I want to learn. I look forward to my continued academic relationship with UXXX with great eagerness. Thank you for your time and kind consideration. Sociology of Healthcare Personal Purpose

I have always been passionately interested in society's influence on our actions and the structure of society, as these issues are relevant to everyone in everyday life. I am applying to graduate school in Sociology because I want to explore the structure of society and the role of the individual. For years, I have enjoyed the 'Sociology Review' and other sociological literature, complemented by being an avid fan of global news, conflict, strife, challenges, etc. I have especially enjoyed my participation in key debates between Functionalism and Marxism. It has been a special joy to evaluate, analyze, and debate key sociological issues in the classroom and through our essays. I enjoy traveling and have visited the vastly diverse cultures of Egypt, Crete, Florida, and France. Through this, I have become aware of social injustices in the world. This is why I have decided to join Voluntary Services Oversees for my Gap Year Project. Taking a year out will help me develop on a personal level and enable me to develop my interpersonal and communication skills. I have work experience at a solicitor's office, where I was found to be 'extremely helpful, adaptable, and a joy have to have in the office'. I enjoy working with children, and I volunteered at a local Primary School for three weeks last year, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I regularly babysit, love helping charities, and next year I will run the Flora London Marathon in Easter 2003. Another one of my passions is music. I have participated in many musicals and enjoyed the lead role in Fame. I am a grade 8 on the violin, hoping to take a diploma next year. Other activities that fill my free time include reading, particularly modern novels - my favorite authors being Jeanette Winterson and Ian McEwan, due to Winterson's abstract and thought-provoking style, as well as her noble ideals of a world where imagination, freedom, and creativity are vital. Other activities that fill my spare time include a range of sports. I play football for Peterborough United's under-19 team, I regularly play golf to a handicap of three, and I also play hockey for the school team. Most of all, by studying sociology at university, I hope to gain a more tolerant attitude toward the people around me and understand better the dynamics of society. MA Sociology Personal Purpose Statement