2022 Annual Meeting | Personal Statements, Letters of Interest, and Cover Letters: What Are the Differences and How to Strengthen Yours

Date Wednesday 04/06/22

Time 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM PDT Add To Calendar

Session Format This program will be presented both in-person and online

On Demand This program will be available in the meeting's On Demand product.

Event Type Learner Engagement Center (The Neuro Trainee and Educator Junction)

Director(s) Katherine Fu, MD

Topic(s) General Neurology

Learning Objectives Dr. Fu will discuss tips for and pitfalls of personal statements, Dr. Schuyler will discuss LOIs and changes to residency applications for the upcoming cycle, and Dr. Banwell will discuss the main purpose of a cover letter and how best to strengthen yours.

CME Available No CME available

Recommended Audience Fellow, Resident, Medical Student

Program Materials Program Evaluations

Event Timeline
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM PDT	Speaker	Personal Statements, Letters of Interest, and Cover Letters: What are the differences and how to strengthen yours Brenda Banwell, MD, FAAN, Erica A. Schuyler, MD, FAAN, Katherine Fu, MD

Faculty Disclosures
Katherine Fu, MD	Dr. Fu has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for American Academy of Neurology: Neurology Journal .
Erica A. Schuyler, MD, FAAN	Dr. Schuyler has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a OET Exam Standard Setting with ECFMG/FAIMER. Dr. Schuyler has a non-compensated relationship as a Neurology Review Committee member with ACGME that is relevant to AAN interests or activities.
Brenda Banwell, MD, FAAN	Dr. Banwell has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as a Consultant for Novartis. Dr. Banwell has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as a Consultant for UCB. Dr. Banwell has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as a Consultant for Roche. Dr. Banwell has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Janssen. Dr. Banwell has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as a Consultant for Genentech. Dr. Banwell has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Novartis. The institution of Dr. Banwell has received research support from National MS Society. The institution of Dr. Banwell has received research support from NIH.