This is often the most effective essay if done correctly. Focus on one or two stories that illustrate some of the points listed above. The story essay is the most fun for admissions officers to read, and is the most likely to be coherent and cohesive. You don't have to go overboard with adjectives and turns of phrase to write effective narrative. Just pick a few moments that most clearly define why you want to be a physician.
Good essays tend to evolve, and often bear very little resemblance to rough drafts.
Don't be afraid to start over, or to let the essay build itself. If you write something that doesn't use any of the forms described above but which you feel gets across the points you want to make, then that is the essay you should stick with. Don't force yourself into a mold. Student Advantage, Inc. Inc. All Rights Reserved.