PERSONAL STATEMENT
“Curiosity, intellectual thinking, challenge, and humanity” All these are values that Medicine and I share. And that’s why I don’t know whether I chose Medicine or Medicine has chosen me. Since my early years in the school I wanted to be a doctor; because I have always seen in the medicine the utmost glory that a human can reach. It’s the field that makes you always think to have more knowledge, to heal patients better, and to make their illnesses just a memory or slight detail in their life.
Throughout my preclinical years in the medical school, I always felt interested to know what’s going on, and the “WHY” questions were constantly in my mind. I strongly believed that identifying the cause is the key that will help me know everything from how the disease progress to how it can be managed. So, I was very meticulous in studying and linking every detail in each subject; because I know that medicine is just the art and science of mixing things together.
What made me sure that I want to be internist?! The clinical clerkships in the three clinical years in our medical school. From the first day of the internal medicine rotation, I knew that this is my place, where I want to grow as a doctor, and where I want to be for the rest of my life. My admiration was always to belong to a place where the commitment,
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These two year was not only latest confirmation for me that I want to be internist, but were the years that made me feels that I can do much for my people. I lost my uncle, and then my grandma due to renal disease related issues. After their death, I was wondering what if they were managed correctly from the beginning as the diabetes was the cause of their renal impairment, and what if an excellent internist intervened earlier? I’m certain that the result will be
I began my college career unsure of the path ahead of me. I knew I had a passion for medicine, however, I did not know which direction I would take. With the expansive amount of options offered within the fields of science and medicine, it was difficult to narrow down exactly what direction I wanted to take. I gained some clarity the summer of my sophomore year when I stayed at a close friend’s home, whose father, a practicing Medical Physician, became somewhat of a mentor to me. The passionate way in which he discussed the practice of medicine led me to develop an interest in pursuing a career as a physician. He explained that a career in the medical field was about responsibility, the responsibility to work with all members of the healthcare team for the well-being of the patient as well as their family
... tutoring, advising, and volunteer opportunities, I have developed a strong sense of leadership, confidence, and responsibility. A career in medicine will not only strengthen such attributes, but provide me with an ongoing opportunity to learn, not just from books, but also from patients; and to educate and serve those individuals as well. Though my journey began under dismal circumstances, I believe those experiences will specifically enable me to better understand quality of life issues in the under-served populations of my geographic region.
“We look for medicine to be an orderly field of knowledge and procedure. But it is not. It is an imperfect science, an enterprise of constantly changing knowledge, uncertain information, fallible individuals, and at the same time lives on the line.” There is more to being a great physician than having intellect, clinical experience, and competence in the medical field. A doctor must be daring and genuinely driven to positively impact a patient’s life. A doctor needs stand tall, even in the face of uncertainty.
The life of a successful physician is my ultimate pursuit due to its fulfilment of all of my personal desires: a complete knowledge of the human body, a desire to impact the world positively, and a yearning to lead a life dedicated to helping others. My personal drive towards medicine came about-in part -due to the passion both my parents possess for their jobs. This opened the doors of curiosity which led into further personal studies and exploration within the field. I would be an asset to medical school and the medical profession due to my absolute humanitarian motives, the profitable experiences that have helped me grow as an individual, and my passion for the sciences.
To begin my personal statement, I grew up in the West African nation of The Gambia. I am the youngest of thirteen children and I was adopted by my uncle and his wife at age 2. My adoption was very different than the American way where all sorts of contractual documents had to be signed. Although the end results are the same, mine was done without signing any documents because my parents were just giving me up to my uncle and his wife to raise me. At age 5, my uncle enrolled me at Primary School without the consent of my biological parents for fearing that they would object because most parents in the Gambia do not think girls have the same rights to education as boys. I grew up without a television, running water or electricity. I did not know that I lacked
I am interested in pursuing the Physician Assistant (PA) degree because of my experiences both within the medical field and as a patient. These experiences have led me to believe that a team approach to patient-centered medicine provides the best and most comprehensive care possible. Further, the PA profession offers me the opportunity to continue my lifelong passion of helping others, giving back to my community, and provides me with further opportunities to teach.
I wanted the challenge of being a docotor; and I wanted to have a meaningful impact in others’ lives, as well. Dr. Kim was the first of many along my career path who inspired me, this way. As such my shadowing of Dr. Kim was, for me, my entrance into the field of medicine. I was on the path I wanted to walk. ================
...forming bench research at Barry University and Weill Cornell Medical College in the Traveler’s Research Fellowship, I have been exposed to the side of medicine where scientists work every day to find cures for diseases and save lives. Experiencing different aspects of medicine has made me a more competent individual to thrive in this field and has deepened my interest and passion to pursue medicine as a career.I believe that those who fight with so little against so much truly need others to help them in their struggle. Being a physician is not only becoming a successful professional. I will work hard to bring about necessary changes to end social disparities, so that more groups in society receive the best healthcare. By making a difference in their lives, I will receive rewarding experiences that are worth all the hard work and sacrifice my chosen career requires.
By this point in my life I knew I wanted to do something to help people and it was then, that I realized, that I wanted to help keep our body running this way by helping people overcome their ailments and get on with their lives. From this moment I knew what my answer would be when the school asked, “Where would you like to complete your internship?” Every Thursday for four weeks I would go to Al-Mostaqbal Hospital in Ramallah, observe the day-to-day procedures of the doctors and nurses, and occasionally lend a hand when permitted. Over the course of the internship, I witnessed many different cases, ranging from a virally infected family of four to a premature baby to an unconscious man. I was taught a variety of things like how to properly check blood sugar, blood pressure, and heart rate using a smorgasbord of different tools and machines.
...ed throughout this paper that a career as either a pharmacist or physician would be perfect careers for me, due to the fact that they are equivalent with my interests, values and goals in life are. There is a lot of hard work involved in these professions, but my love for helping people would carry me through the stresses involved in the schooling and work required of a physician or pharmacist.
When I look back at my life to reach for the moments that define me, I see the look of pride on my mother’s face when I inform her of a new achievement, I smell the freshly cut grass before a major football game, and I hear the sound of my name being read off my pharmacy name tag. But it was not until I read the lines of perplexity and distress on an Alzheimer’s patient’s brow as he grasped for the name of his year-old grandchild, that I was shook with the realization that I had been taking even the smallest of my memories and experiences for granted. That humbling term at my local memory care facility became yet another defining experience for me. It powered my passion for medicine and neurology, as well as my commitment to dedicating my life
This period also afforded me the prospect of determining my career goal in the medical
As a child I remember constantly requesting assistance from others whenever I needed a helping hand, and I always seemed to receive it with no resistance. As I grew older I watched as less and less people sought to help me when I was in need, and through time and experience I’ve learnt that if I ever needed a helping hand it would always remain at the end of my own arm. Although I sound a bit bitter, I’ve learned to appreciate and accept the lesson I’ve been taught and to initiate it in the process to becoming a better women. As I grow older I will continue to help myself, but I will refuse to have it hold me back from helping others. I give freely.
It gives me a sense of great satisfaction to follow a patient from the beginning to the end of a hospital admission, while getting to know them on a personal level. It is a great honour to not just be their physician but also a friend and confidante. As an Internist, my penchant for medicine stems not only from intellectual stimulation and diagnostic challenges that internal medicine provides, but also from the charm of direct patient care, education, and counselling that it
Throughout my life, I have worked towards one goal which is to become a doctor. Medicine offers the opportunity for me to integrate different scopes of science while trying to improve human life. Medicine has intrigued me throughout all my life because it??s a never ending mystery and every answer has questions, and vice versa. Upon entering my career, I had assumed that professional and financial success would surely bring personal fulfillment. This realization triggered a process of self-searching that led me to medicine. The commitment to provide others with healthcare is a serious decision for anyone. As I examined my interests and goals, however, I underwent a process of personal growth that has propelled me towards a career as a physician. A career in medicine will allow me to integrate thoroughly my passion for science into a public-service framework. Since childhood, I have loved acquiring scientific knowledge, particularly involving biological processes. During my undergraduate studies, I displayed my ability to juggle competing demands while still maintaining my academic focus; I have succeeded at school while volunteering part time, spending time with family and friends, and working part-time. To better serve my expected patient population, I worked over my English and Korean language skills. I have come to discover that a job and even a good income, without another significant purpose, will not bring satisfaction. I planed to utilize my assets, namely my problem- solving affinity, strong work ethic, and interpersonal commitment, to craft a stimulating, personally rewarding career in medicine. I have taken stock of myself, considering my skills, experiences, and goals. I have looked to family and friends, some of whom are doctors, for advice. Because of this self-examination, I have decided to pursue a career in health care. The process has been difficult at times but always illuminating. Throughout it all, I have never lost confidence - the confidence that I will actively absorb all available medical knowledge, forge friendships with fellow students, and emerge from my training as a skilful and caring physician.