The residency personal statement is part and parcel of your application. It’s your opportunity to show the real you behind the lines and curves of the academic CV, and it is the most effective way to convey to the residencies committee not only who you are but what your light can add to the programme as a whole. In this guide, we’ll take a look at the fine nuances that go into writing a persuasive personal statement, and why it’s such a good idea to tailor it to the specificities of whatever programme you’re applying for