<p>Hi, I was wondering if the essay of the undergrad portion (common app or school app) has to contain any medically relevant experiences. Because I planned to show my aptitude for learning given that I arrived in the U.S not knowing any English except for the alphabet. Perhaps I could touch lightly on being a translator at hospitals, but is that really necessary. Most supplements have the "why you want to be a doctor" question, so is it ok to just pour my passion for medicine into that essay?</p>
<p>Is it standard nowadays to write on compassion in every bs/md related essay? Because I feel those essays really become cliched.</p>
<p>Thanks in advance!</p>