This list has been adapted from a similar list at Xavier University.
Before you start to write your personal statement, think about these
questions. Although the answers to these questions will not necessarily
appear in your personal statement, you may find it helpful to write
down the answers, and look at them as you prepare to write your personal
statement.
Why do you want to be a doctor/dentist?
Why do you think you will be a good doctor/dentist?
What have you done (if anything) to demonstrate your interest in
medicine/dentistry?
Is there anything unique about your background, family situation, or
the area in which you were reared?
Do your current grades reflect your true potential? If not, what
factors/circumstances in your life have made it difficult for you to
achieve to your true potential?
List 3-5 words which describe your core values.
What were some of the turning points in your life?
What has been your biggest challenge and how did you handle it?
What person most influenced your life? How?
What were the reasons for some of your major decisions in your life?