01
Empathy
Not just that you care — but how specifically you show it through your experiences.
02
Clinical Competence
Do you demonstrate actual clinical thinking or just list experiences without insight?
03
Patient Centricity
Is your statement focused on the patient or on yourself? The ratio matters.
04
Resilience
Not what went wrong — but how you reframed it and what you did with it.
05
Teamwork
Collaboration and contribution — not just participation. Does your PS show the difference?
06
Leadership
Evidence of initiative, influence and decisive action — even in junior roles.
07
Cultural Competence
Understanding of diverse patient needs and awareness of social determinants of health.
08
Adaptability
Flexibility in new environments, systems and challenges — especially relevant for doctors applying abroad.