FAQs
Are you really a medical doctor?
Yes, really, I am a medical doctor. 😊 Specifically, I am a board-certified anesthesiologist. I completed my anesthesia residency at Stanford and currently work as an anesthesiologist.
What makes a good personal statement?
Humans connect through storytelling and naturally gravitate towards stories of heroism, inspiration, and resilience.
The goal is to tell these stories in a way that is immediately relevant to your goal (e.g. medical/dental school, residency, fellowship).
What are the benefits of a strong personal statement?
1: My HERO method will highlight stories about you that are Heroic, Exciting/Inspiring, Relevant to your field, and One-of-a-kind. When your reviewers read your stories, they will naturally be excited to meet you.
2: You will have a key unfair advantage at your interviews, as your authentic and compelling stories will set you up for meaningful human connection with your interviewer.
3: When the admissions or rank committee meet, your interviewers will be able to effectively advocate on your behalf by telling your stories to the committee.
How many rounds of revisions do you recommend?
It depends on the client, and for this reason, I bill my services individually and do not offer packages.
On average, I do six to eight rounds of edits with each client. Very rarely, I will come across an already outstanding personal statement which requires only a single round of revisions.
What is your turnaround time?
To accommodate unexpectedly long and busy call shifts in the hospital, my promised turnaround time to provide feedback and revisions is 48 hours.
Can you write my personal statement?
No, that would violate the rules and regulations of medical school, dental school, residency, and fellowship applications. My coaching and editing services empower you to highlight your story in your own voice.
How do you decide what makes a high impact personal statement?
Please see my YouTube video on this topic here: