The Ideal Applicant
The truth is the perfect candidate doesn’t exist. But there is an ideal candidate.
At Physician Bound, we help you present the 25 qualities medical schools look for:
- Academic Intelligence
- Intellectual Vitality
- Success Through Challenging Coursework
- Sustained Interest and Passion
- Genuine and Authentic Presentation, with Confidence
- Outstanding Moral and Ethical Character
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
- Good Judgement, Professionalism, Reliability and Selflessness
- Compelling Narrative that shows with clarity what matters most to you, how you think, not just what you did, but why you did what you did, & what you felt, all while clearly articulating your short-term and long-term goals
- Qualities consistent with the mission of the institution
- Social Intelligence: Ability to work well with others, and in teams; engaging personality
- SMART Goals: Specific; Measurable; Attainable, Ambitious and Audacious; Relevant and Time-Limited
- Demonstrated history of taking advantage of opportunities
- Exceptional Personal Initiative through demonstrated high-impact leadership, creativity, research, entrepreneurial spirit and community service — evidence for having left your footprints in your wake
- National and International Leadership Potential
- Global World View
- Foreign Language Proficiency
- Demonstrated Growth and Progression in regards to Skills and Responsibilities
- Meaningful, Consistent & Compassionate Service to Humanity
- Special Talents that differentiate from the crowd
- Demonstrated, exceptional written and verbal communication Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Students that will contribute greatly to and benefit immensely from the entering class, the institution and the profession
- Applicants that can convey their message in their own voice, without “spin”
- Compelling applicant so intriguing that the admissions committee member would go out of their way to meet the applicant on campus for coffee or tea