I Want To Pursue A Degree In Radiology

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To me practicing medicine has always been a challenge of gathering information, assessing the problem, focusing my attention and solving the puzzle; the combination which as I later discovered, encompasses the very core of Radiology.

Participating in an elective rotation during the third year of medical school boosted my interest in radiology. I had the opportunity to attend the clinical and didactic lectures. During this time, I was truly inspired by the incredible variety of imaging modalities being utilized to solve the diagnostic problems as well as the ability to work intensely with diverse specialties which motivated me to attend all of the lectures and conferences long after my elective rotation was over. My internship was the enlightening …show more content…

During the years between graduating from medical school and moving to Canada, I found the opportunity to work as both clinical research coordinator and associate on multiple projects due to my strong research background. This opportunity helped me to further advance my problem solving and analytical skills along with the ability to effectively work in a multidisciplinary team. These projects led to more than 20 scientific articles published in international peer-reviewed journals (cited more than 120 times) and ten international conferences, including The 19th World Congress of International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) in Montreal, Canada in …show more content…

Furthermore, given my high performance standards and strong research and professional background along with my exceptional team-oriented attitude makes me an outstanding fit for the Radiology Program of University of Toronto. It will enable me to contribute to an institution that integrates academic learning, patient advocacy and research. I have every reason to believe that the skills I have mastered during the years of observing, assisting and researching in the various fields of medicine and surgery has provided me with a unique perspective that can help me to excel in radiology and contribute to the development of the field especially in the area of interventional radiology. I am confident that if the opportunity, well justified and grounded in years of work, is provided to me, I will make an outstanding difference to society. I am very passionate, dedicated and have invested so much time in this career path that given the right opportunity to further my education, I know I will be able to make valuable

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