Why your personal statement matters
It is the document that decides whether you get the interview.
78%
of program directors cite the personal statement when deciding whom to interview
64%
weigh it again during ranking decisions after the interview
Source: NRMP Program Director Survey 2024
What we do for you
Your IMGPrep editor helps you with every part of the statement.
Editing and polishing your statement so it reads as thoroughly professional.
Identifying ideas and concepts relevant to you and your application.
Drawing out thoughts and ideas in your own voice.
Evaluating your statement for clarity and strength.
Working with you one-on-one to develop the initial outline.
What the process looks like
How we develop your statement.
Direct pricing
Personal Statement Service.
Pay once, work directly with your assigned mentor. No subscriptions.
⚠ Capacity-limited. Each statement is developed one-on-one. Spots fill on a first-come basis once the season opens.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions.
What happens after I sign up?+
A dedicated mentor is assigned to your case. They review your questionnaire and any draft you submitted, then schedule a live Zoom consultation. From there, your statement moves through development and up to three revision rounds.
I am applying to two specialties. Do I need two statements?+
Yes. Each specialty reads applications differently. Internal Medicine and Family Medicine are two distinct documents, not the same statement with the specialty name swapped.
Can you write the statement for me?+
No. Ghost-written statements weaken your application and program directors recognize them quickly. Only you can authentically tell your story. We do not edit drafts under 650 words, because there is not enough raw material to develop responsibly.
What if I have writer's block?+
Use the questionnaire. It generates content through structured paragraph-length prompts. Most clients can produce strong responses in 60 to 90 minutes, even if they cannot write 650 words on a blank page. Our guide on writing a residency personal statement walks through the structure in more detail.
How many revisions are included?+
Up to three rounds of mentor-guided revision. Each round is a real working pass, never auto-generated.
How long should the statement be?+
One page is the working target. Roughly 650 to 850 words depending on formatting. Never longer than two pages.
How long does the process take, end to end?+
A minimum of 7 business days from completed questionnaire and consultation. The rush option ($885) reduces this to as little as 3 business days when capacity allows.
How is this different from a generic editing service?+
Generic services correct grammar and flow. We reconstruct the statement from your raw material into something U.S. program directors recognize as competitive: specialty-aligned, evidence-based, and translated for U.S. GME conventions. Read more at ERAS Document Services.
Related
Where the personal statement fits.
ERAS Document Services
Strategic document development for your full ERAS application.
See parent service →
U.S. Clinical Experience
Observership and rotation programs that strengthen your application.
Explore USCE →
Residency Interview Prep
Once your documents earn the invitation, the interview decides the rest.
See interview prep →
Further reading
Personal Statement for Residency: a complete guide for IMGs →
Ready to develop your statement?
About Us
Established in 2005, IMGPrep assists International Medical Graduates in searching for U.S residency positions. We offer a complete set of affordable services. Our experts evaluate each IMG candidate and suggest what is needed for a medical residency match in the USA.
