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Tell me about yourself

Main Idea

The main idea is to give a broad introduction to yourself in an engaging way. You could mention information about your family, your upbringing, and your hobbies. It is possible to also include a small bit about where you go to school and some more career-related information.

Good afternoon! My name is [Name], and I grew up in [City] in [State]. I come from a close-knit family that has always supported me in my academic and personal endeavors. I have a younger sister who is currently in high school and is very talented in art and music.
In terms of my studies and activities, I excelled in my pre-medical coursework throughout college and I have a strong grasp of the scientific foundations that underpin medicine. I have... (+ 150 words)

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Mention something about yourself that highlights qualities like leadership, collaboration, and teamw... (+ 2 more suggestions)

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Do not answer the question "why do you want to be a physician" here. In most cases, that will be a s...