Mental Health University Personal Statement Examples

A passion for an academic career in neuroscience

I am a McGill Honours Anatomy and Cell Biology student who is engrossed in all aspects of neuroscience. My previous research experiences at both the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI) and the Douglas Mental Health University Institute have cultivated my deep interest in neuroscience. Through the Integrated Program in Neuroscience, I will build on these experiences in Dr. Srour’s lab at the MUHC Glen Site, by working on focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) and intractable childhood epilepsy.

Over this past summer, I had the privilege of working with Dr. Peter McPherson at the MNI on Autosomal Recessive Spastic Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay (Figure 1). Our research focus was to identify the critical

Jamie Near’s lab at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute through a research exchange program organized by the Department of Physics at Dawson College. I programmed in MATLAB using the Unix operating system to investigate the accuracy of computer simulated NMR spectra of glutamate and GABA generated by a 3-tesla MRI scanner. It was fascinating to see ideas being put into motion while presenting at the Douglas Institute’s first annual Undergraduate Research Expo. These experiences strengthened my analytical skills and enhanced my capacity to think critically while bridging the gap between the theoretical and practical world. I was thrilled to feature our research findings at the Douglas Institute’s first annual Undergraduate Research Expo (Figure 2). Our research has also been featured several times at Dawson College’s annual Science

I am unfazed by challenging situations and handle them with rigor and careful reason. My work reflects my strong desire to learn, is always consistent, and is of a high level of quality and accuracy. I would be an excellent addition to your team because I am a strong leader who can navigate various challenges, and am unafraid to question and explore new topics. I am an efficient, devoted, outside the box thinker, with a solid background in many advanced biological concepts required to successfully contribute to this program. Moreover, this project would enable me to deepen my fascination with FCD. This opportunity would allow me to extend my knowledge into the real world in the hopes of furthering the betterment of science. I would be ideal for the Integrated Program in Neuroscience due to my ability to integrate various disciplines into research with ease; building on previous knowledge and expanding on novel ideas. My talents and solid background knowledge would make me a valuable asset to the Integrated Program in