2026 Annual Meeting | H212 - Mastering Personal Statement Writing Without the Stress: Stand Out in Residency and Fellowship Applications (Trainee Hub)

Date Tuesday 04/21/26

Time 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM CDT Add To Calendar

Location McCormick Place West | W195

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 Hubs (Trainee)

Director(s) Rohit A. Marawar, MD, FAAN, Rachel J. Gottlieb-Smith, MD, MHPE

Topic(s) General Neurology

Learning Objectives Participants should learn how to initiate, compose, and refine compelling personal statements for residency and fellowship applications, including best practices for seeking and incorporating feedback; how to showcase your unique life stories and significant experiences without overlap between the personal statement and “meaningful experiences” sections; and the latest evidence, ethical considerations, and best practices for the appropriate and effective use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in personal statement creation.

CME Available No CME available

Core Competencies Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Program Level Introductory

Program Tracks Medical Students, Residents

Recommended Audience Fellow, Resident, Medical Student

Teaching Styles Didactic, Audience Participation

Program Materials Program Evaluations

Event Timeline
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM CDT	Speaker	Mastering Personal Statement Writing Without the Stress: Stand Out in Residency and Fellowship Applications Rohit A. Marawar, MD, FAAN, Rachel J. Gottlieb-Smith, MD, MHPE

Faculty Disclosures
Rachel J. Gottlieb-Smith, MD, MHPE	The institution of Dr. Gottlieb-Smith has received research support from American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Rohit A. Marawar, MD, FAAN	Dr. Marawar has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Marawar has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for SK Pharma. Dr. Marawar has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Xenon. Dr. Marawar has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Neurelis.