In editing letters of intent (LOI), I note that applicants often make the mistake of focusing on their desired institution’s virtues. Remember that the goal of the LOI is twofold:
1) Affirm your strong interest in the institution.
2) Distinguish yourself with your accomplishments.
These programs already know their strengths; unfortunately, you won’t further your candidacy by reiterating them. Please see my editing pages for information on my LOI services.
Dr. Finkel is a graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Medical School. On completing her residency at Harvard, she was asked to
stay on as faculty at Harvard Medical School and spent five years teaching at the world-renowned Massachusetts General Hospital.
She was appointed to the Assistant Residency Director position for the Harvard Affiliated
Emergency Medicine Residency where she reviewed countless applications, personal statements and resumes. Read more
