Human Health Personal Statement

I believe that people from every socioeconomic background in every part of the world deserves access to clean water in order to live a healthy and happy lifestyle. This belief fuels my passion for learning about the environment and human health. Thus, I plan to attain my bachelors degree in Environmental Health Science from the University of Georgia and then to pursue a dual M.D./Ph.D. degree in order to conduct scientific research on how human health is impacted by the environment. My goal is to become Nyree Riley, M.D., Ph.D. and improve the health of the population by making clean water accessible and affordable to people across the globe. A life in medicine, particularly being a physician scientist, is one that embodies my purpose and goals in life. My motivation stems from a multitude

My time in the classes as well as assisting in any way possible in the Shock Trauma Unit opened my eyes to a side of medicine that I had never been exposed to before. A hunger and desire to not only learn more about medicine, but to also be able to create a lasting impact and a difference in the lives of people began to burn inside of me. Since then, I have taken classes related to environmental health and human health while pursuing my bachelors degree at the University of Georgia and have been conducting research in Wetland Ecology under the supervision of Dr. Darold P. Batzer. In doing so, I have expanded my breadth of knowledge about the environment and human health and I have gained valuable lab and research experience. However, I know that taking classes and conducting research are only the first steps to achieving my long term goal of becoming Nyree Riley, M.D., Ph.D.. Therefore, I want to participate in SEEP College in order to be immersed in more clinical hospital settings as well as to learn about health disparities and to develop