A note regarding services
At this time, Wilson Dental Library staff and librarians do not review or edit personal statements.
Helpful Websites for CV & Personal Statement Writing
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USC Writing CenterThe Writing Center offers free services to all USC students in the form of individual consultations and in-class workshops.
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American Student Dental Association (ASDA): Writing Your CVIncludes a downloadable example CV.
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The Dentistry Residency Statement, Dissected.Publication developed by the Office of Career & Professional Development, University of California, San Francisco
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UCSF Residency Guide for CVs and Personal StatementsThis site offers you tutorials on how to craft your CV for dental residency as well as examples of personal statements for each residency.
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W.M. Keck Science Department - Claremont Colleges - Personal StatementsNice overview regarding personal statement creation. Also includes a link to a PDF on Grammar.
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The Advanced EditGood advice from an academic editor. Includes tips on personal statement writing and grammar.
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CV WRITING TIPSFrom the University of Wisconsin’s writing center, this page offers robust advice on creating an academic CV, including best practices, comparison between a resumé and a CV, and model CVs.
Helpful Websites for Applying for Residency
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ADA's 2010-2011 Survey of Advanced Dental EducationData on accredited advanced programs
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ADA's Advanced Dental Education Program SearchAllows you to search for programs by state
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ADA's Links to Specialty OrganizationsThis site will link you to the various specialty organizations.
American Association of Public Health Dentistry
American Association of Endodontists
American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology
American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
American Association of Orthodontists
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Academy of Periodontology
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American Dental Association (ADA): Understanding Advanced Dental EducationProvides information on:
Finding a Program that Fits
How to Apply
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ADEA Pass Program SearchSearch for Advanced Programs
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ADEA PASS SiteThe ADEA Postdoctoral Application Support Service (ADEA PASS℠) is available to all individuals applying to the over 600 participating advanced dental education programs. ADEA PASS simplifies the application process by allowing you to complete one standardized application, rather than individual applications to each program. Advanced dental education programs benefit by receiving uniform information on all applicants.
Books on Personal Statement & CV Writing
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First Aid for the Match by Call Number: Wilson Dental Library, Reserves, W 20 L433f 2004ISBN: 0071409297Publication Date: 2003-09-09Includes chapters on CV and Personal Statement writing. -
Perfect Personal Statements by Call Number: Leavey Library, BOOKSTACKS, LB2351.52 .U6 S746 1996ISBN: 0028610490Publication Date: 1995-10-01AVAILABLE IN LEAVEY LIBRARY.
Sample Personal Statements
**Note: Do not copy or plagiarize from any samples you find. These samples should solely be used as an example of what you might include in your own personal statement.