PERSONAL STATEMENT EXAMPLE
NAME A. LASTNAME, MD Street Address City, State, Zip Code Cell: (###)###-#### Email: email@address.com
Month, year
Name of Recipient (Get the recipient’s name, NOT To Whom It May Concern) Title Address City
Dear Mr./Ms. Name,
It seems as though the course of my life and professional career up to this point has been in preparation for (job title, or words to that effect. Tell exactly how you heard about this residency program or what made you choose this specialty).
My first love is health care (or words to that effect). From the time I was (explain your initial interest in medicine with passion. Don’t rehash your resume, make a personal connection). In addition to my education and health care experience listed on my enclosed/attached resume, (tell a little personal information about yourself that might not jump off your resume). The opportunity to apply for the (residency program) is a dream come true (or words to that effect). I believe my experience will (explain why all of your life lessons, education, and experience make you the perfect candidate). Please feel free to contact me at any time at ###-###-#### or by email at email@address.com. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely,
First M.I. Last Name
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