How to Write Pre-Med & BS/MD Essays That Stand Out
Monday, March 9, 2026 · 8:00 p.m.
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Eastern Time (US & Canada) (GMT -4:00)
Your essays can be the deciding factor in competitive pre-med and BS/MD admissions. Learn how to write with clarity, maturity, and purpose so your application stands out for the right reasons.
BS/MD and pre-med applicants face a higher bar when it comes to essays. Admissions readers are looking for evidence of intellectual curiosity, sustained commitment to medicine, and the personal qualities that signal readiness for a future in healthcare.
In How to Write Pre-Med & BS/MD Essays That Stand Out, Dr. Ishaani Khatri — internal medicine resident in New York City and alum of the Program in Liberal Medical Education at Brown University's Alpert Medical School — will break down what makes a compelling medical-focused essay.
You will learn:
- What BS/MD admissions committees are truly evaluating
- How to demonstrate motivation for medicine without sounding cliché
- How to balance storytelling with academic and clinical experiences
- Common mistakes that weaken otherwise strong applications
Whether you are drafting your personal statement or preparing supplemental essays, this session will give you a clear framework for writing with focus, depth, and authenticity.
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How to Write Pre-Med & BS/MD Essays That Stand Out Presentation
Live Q&A
Katie Chiou
Admissions Expert
Hi! My name is Katie and I’m a psychiatry resident at Mount Sinai! I graduated from Brown’s 8 year Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) where I majored in Science & Society with a focus in anthropology and completed a concentration in medical education. I’ve worked for over 8 years in college advising in essay editing and interview prep, and now primarily present at monthly webinars about premed, BS/MD programs, and essay writing.