The document describes a study conducted by researchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine to develop a tool to evaluate the potential for patient centeredness in medical school applicants based on their personal statements. They created the Patient Centered Personal Statement Scale (PCPSS) which rates personal statements on a numerical scale according to behaviors indicating patient centeredness. Raters using the PCPSS showed high agreement levels. A survey found admissions committee members found the PCPSS accurately reflected their views of applicants' potential for patient centeredness, though it did not strongly influence all members' assessments. The researchers conclude the PCPSS may be a useful tool for medical schools to evaluate this quality in applicants.