What motivates you to learn more about medicine?
Why do you want a career in medicine?
What motivates you to learn more about medicine?
What should medical schools know about you that isn’t described in other sections of the application?
2. Include details that might better explain your path to medical school. For example, you might consider:
Addressing hardships, challenges, or obstacles that have influenced your educational pursuits.
Explaining significant fluctuations in your academic record not explained elsewhere in your application.
3. Show, don’t tell. If challenges in your childhood or a defining experience led you to consider medicine, use details to describe those experiences and bring your essay to life.
4. Stay on topic. There is a 5,300 character limit (including spaces) in this section. This equals about one page of writing, single-spaced. Make sure your essay is interesting, follows a logical and orderly flow, relates to your reasons for choosing medicine, and describes why you believe you will be successful as a physician.12 poits font