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Audience and Context ............................................................................................................ 2  \nII. Topic Selection...................................................................................................................... 4  \nIdentifying Medicine as a Career Path and Calling ................................................................ 5  \nThe Dual Ethos of Authority—Scientific and Humanitarian Values ..................................... 6  \nThe Volunteer Narrative ....................................................................................................... 11  \nPersonal Qualities and Characteristics .................................................................................. 13  \nOther Suggestions about Topic Selection ............................................................................. 14  \nIII. Organization and Development ......................................................................................... 15  \nIntroductions ......................................................................................................................... 15  \nBody Paragraphs ................................................................................................................... 18  \nConclusions ........................................................................................................................... 21  \nIV. Word Choice, Stock Phrases, and Patterns ........................................................................ 22  \nUsing Adverbs and Superlative Statements .......................................................................... 22  \nIdealizing the Medical Profession......................................................................................... 23  \nThe Journey Metaphor and the Challenges of Medicine ...................................................... 25  \nThe First Person Singular,“I\" ............................................................................................... 26  \nExamples ....................................................................................................................................... 27  \nI.Complete Statements .............................................................................................................. 27  \nII. Selected Paragraphs and Sentences ...................................................................................... 53  \nIntroductions ......................................................................................................................... 53  \nFirst Sentences ...................................................................................................................... 57  \nAddressing Problems, Inconsistencies, Discrepancies, and Blemishes ................................ 58  \nConclusions ........................................................................................................................... 60  \nMedicine as a Challenge ....................................................................................................... 62  \nBecoming a Physician ....................","cbCainiSiiyg9GUB","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainiSiiyg9GUB","pdf",848359,73,"English","# The Importance of the Personal Statement\n# Writing Your Personal Statement\n## I. 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