From an early age I have been fascinated by the workings of life. The first four words of this personal statement represent the ultimate cliché. The chances of the applicant really being interested in the workings of life from an early age are very slim. The fact they've been interested for longer doesn't mean they'll be a better doctor The human body is a remarkable machine with many diverse systems producing an organism that could never be artificially reproduced. Again, another line that I see coming up in statements again and again. I think this love of it could be stated with somewhat more of a personal angle, to set the applicant apart from others. My love of science is just one of my reasons for choosing dentistry . I enjoy a challenge, particularly towards a rewarding objective, as although medicine is a tough career it can be enormously gratifying, highlighted by the doctors I have spoken to during my work experience and on a personal level. This feels more suited to the conclusion - the applicant has drawn conclusions from their work experience before we've even seen the evidence. As an introduction, it has a promising start, but it needs more work to stand out and be unique.