The "Why medicine" essay question

Pre-Med & Medical School Pre-Med Topics
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<p>So since every medical school has this question or some form of it, I am wondering how exactly they evaluate these essays. Are they looking at how articulately you can express your ideas or do they have a serious interest in why you want to be a doctor? I'm sure they've heard it all ex// passion about science, interest in human body, want to help people etc.. </p>

<p>So what are they looking for in answering that question?</p>

<p>-thanks</p>

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<p>this is a guess, only a guess mind you: they might want to hear something about why YOU actually want to become a doctor</p>

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<p>Saying you like science or you want to help people is fine but bring in your own personal experiences. If you like helping people, talk about a community service project you did. If you like science, talk about your research internship at the NIH. In other words, show, don't tell.</p>