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We must emphasize that you need to be honest in writing your personal statements. If you borrow material or use quotes from other sources, make sure to credit them appropriately. Not giving credit where it is due is not only disastrous to your essay, but it is also illegal. Admissions officers read hundreds, and even thousands of personal statements each year, and have developed a fine tune sense for detecting plagiarism as well as remembering the essays they’ve read. You owe it to yourself to be hones, open, and sincere in writing your personal essay as it is a reflection of yourself and what is important in your life and your decision to pursue a career in medicine.  \nStanford Essays  \nThe following essays were written by real Stanford medical students in preparing their applications. We suggest that you read through all of the essays to get a diverse view of the types of themes and styles which have been successfully used for personal statements. Each personal statement is exactly that, personal. No one format or style will work for everyone. However, there are structures and themes which are common throughout. These essays are meant to give you an in depth look inside previous applicants’writing and what has gone into their decisions to enter the field of medicine. All essays are presented in their original format, unaltered. In certain cases, personal identifiers have been removed to protect the privacy of the essay writer. These essays are meant to be a learning tool for you as well as a source of inspiration, not a source for copying or imitation. Plagiarism from these or any essays is illegal. We hope you enjoy the following essays, and we wish you the best of luck throughout your writing and application process.  \nPersonal Statement \\#1:  \nThe classroom and the 400-meter oval track, although very different venues, have taught me complementary and interwoven lessons. Concepts in physiology, biochemistry, and nutrition can be applied to elements of running, such as developing more effective training methods and learning how to optimize substrate utilization in order to achieve peak physical performance. The methodology developed through research has enhanced my development as an athlete. For instance, I can investigate a training method and evaluate its effectiveness in increasing my physical performance to better individualize my preparation. On the other hand, running has taught me lessons in teamwork and cooperation that improve my ability to interact in academic and professional settings. Running also teaches lessons in self-discipline, perseverance, and endurance which contribute to my success as a scientist. I have applied these character traits fostered from running to becoming a better scientist. In turn, to me running has evolved into a science. The application of science to health is medicine and is a natural evolution of my interests that I would love to pursue.  \nAs in science, I had to learn the basics of running. My initial awkward form disappeared through a few years of training and dedication, and I evolved into an athlete. I was  \nfortunate to compete against the best athletes both at national competitions and at the World Championships in Belfast, Ireland. These competitions inspired and challenged me to seek my full potential. Of equal importance, through running, I was introduced to topics in biology, chemistry, physics and physiology. It was at a running camp where I first learned about ATP and made one of my first tangible connections between science and sport. 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