In applying for residency, I am pursuing my ultimate goal of becoming an Internal Medicine physician. I firmly believe that I have the character, experience, and attributes necessary to excel in a residency program. As a first-generation American and first in my family to obtain a higher education, I have always endeavored to overcome any challenge that presents itself and I am not satisfied until what I set out to accomplish has exceeded beyond my initial expectations. I possess a great deal of intellectual curiosity and the disparity between my Economics and Chemistry degrees shows a direct reflection of this. This innate curiosity and drive to understand the mechanism of disease led me initially to Internal Medicine. My rotations in medical school solidified how much I loved the challenge of differential diagnosis, while forming meaningful bonds with my patients. It is my experiences both inside and outside of medical school thus far that have prepared me to deal with many obstacles, and shown me that resilience, determination, and compassion are a part of who I am. …show more content…
After graduation, I spent a year traveling to Mexico to volunteer with the Red Cross, and to Africa to volunteer at the Humansdorp Township with children who had been orphaned as a direct result of HIV/AIDs. I returned during medical school and completed a project that involved implementing an educational program for those children. During my time abroad I witnessed the circumstances of third world life first hand, and this further solidified the importance of primary care with a focus on preventative medicine. Furthermore, my interpersonal skills have allowed me to be an effective communicator with culturally diverse people, which I believe, will allow me to become a strong and compassionate
I am excited to be submitting my application to Georgetown University School of Medicine, as this school’s mission and values reflect my own beliefs on the role of a physician. I believe that there is no fixed template to healthcare; medicine and health will vary across time, regions, and individuals, and as future physicians, it is crucial for us to recognize that. While standard science education is certainly critical, a broadened approach that draws on other knowledge and our own life experiences is just as essential to delivering quality healthcare. I believe that Georgetown Medical School’s tradition of “Cura Personalis” and its
A: I am excited to use many of the professional skills and experience I have acquired here in the United States during my Peace Corps service. With my education as a Medical Science major, I believe I have a deep understanding of how many of the intricacies of the body work. This education will work perfectly when educating others of the biological aspects of HIV/AIDS as well as other diseases that are prevalent in Botswana. Through my HIV/AIDS counseling and test administration here at Washington State University I have also had a good amount of practice explaining the virus as well as the dangers associated with risky behavior. Through this counseling experience, I have learned a lot of new things about testing procedures and drug administration as well as new scientific discoveries associated to the virus and the war against it. My EMT training will also come in handy in many situations throughout my Peace Corps experience. I hope I never have to use any of the emergency medicine I am trained in. However, many non life threatening techniques will certainly come in handy on a daily basis. This includes things such as dehydration prevention and treatment of wounds.
...epersonalized. Although not every patient is easy to deal with and doctors are under colossal pressure, by inspiring students with a possible future in the medical field to get involved with type of community service early we can ameliorate the distressing situation. Coming into contact with, speaking to, and intimately understanding these incredible individuals can dramatically alter one’s perspective and ensure treatment with self respect and dignity. I strongly believe in this notion of early involvement. My changed view coupled with my future medical training in college will allow me to be a figure to emulate and hopefully inspire others to follow this path. By embarking on this monumental journey mankind has the opportunity to shape history and enrich the lives of others while personally experiencing the most rewarding of all endeavors: helping someone in need.
Many people rush through their daily life without contemplating their actions, thereby missing vast opportunities for achievement. They waste valuable time engaging in frivolous matters instead of putting their energies towards more productive and meaningful purposes. In the words of the Dalai Lama: “Life is not about acquiring money and other facilities; it is about dedicating your life to helping others as much as you can.” The immeasurable value of helping others has been engrained in me since childhood. As a result of my own difficult family circumstances, I have become more sensitive, kind and mindful towards others and their own situations. I have developed a passion for helping others, which, in combination with a proclivity towards medicine has lead to my descion to become a Physician Assistant. I want to live a life where I can provide healthcare and aid to anyone who needs.
The program united my interest in healthcare and public health coupled with cultivating leadership and management skills. I have gained a broad exposure to the core public health disciplines, a macro-level understanding of the health care system, and honed my professional skills in direct application towards healthcare delivery. Ultimately, I aspire to practice at an urban hospital, and to have a leadership role where I can leverage my experiences and perspective to influence hospital initiatives to help underserved
’s volunteer in an enlightened health organization (non-profit) which is working in Houston to promote the public health through scientific research and spreading health awareness among the people through offering free screening for blood glucose, blood pressure, height, weight, BMI, free lab tests, offering health pamphlets and ensuring access to discounted physician visits to the uninsured people. Reading the curriculum of your epidemiology track made me more fascinated with your program. I will have the great honor and passion to pursue a master's degree in public health from such a prestigious and reputable school. My ultimate goal is to improve the practice and delivery of public health as a leader and teacher in the clinical setting. . I am excited to start my studies with the hope of making a meaningful contribution to this field and to the community.
Prior to beginning school at Texas A&M, and being a dentist by profession, I dedicated the last two years in a teaching hospital educating a young, budding pool of students. This has helped me improve my understanding of, and performance in the health care and awareness sector.
My educational experiences sparked my first consideration of a career in physician assistant and encouraged me to further explore this interest. At the same time, I started giving community services to healthcare. My first opportunity to personally interact with the patient was in the emergency department as a volunteer at Dekalb Medical Center. The first day I stepped onto the floor, my
I find that doing volunteer work will help me be more 33 compassionate, considerate and caring when interacting with patients. I also have an excellent 34 grasp on teamwork skills which is apparent when i worked as a leader of "Operation Dagsvaerk" 35 and learnt the importance of leadership, compassion and empathy when raising money for 36 refugees. Furthermore, I have been playing the piano since the age of 7, and I have found that 37 doing so has significantly improved my skills of dexterity and coordination, which will aid me 38 with the intricacy and precision involved in surgical work. 39 40 My ambition of becoming a doctor is one I have held for many years now, and been working 41 towards for a significant portion of my life. I have grown as both an individual and a
As soon as I stepped foot on the Ohio State campus, I knew there is no place I’d rather study medicine. Working alongside a diverse collection of students will broaden my perspective and make me a stronger clinician who appreciates the value of all perceptions. Furthermore, Ohio State’s unparalleled medical resources will enable me to unite my theoretical knowledge with my practical experience so that I will enter the medical research field with passion, insight, and a thirst for the
Once I settled, I made a conscious decision to attend Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) to continue my education. I took this opportunity to follow my newly found passion for public health and decided to start at an undergraduate level to grasp fundamental knowledge in the profession. Consequently, I transferred to George Mason University and joined the Community Health program with a concentration in Global Health. In my two years stay at GMU, I learned the basics of public health and its application on a global scale.
The story of being a family medicine practitioner is the very same story of my life as a person that is deeply committed to the community. In the past, I have understood the necessity of providing quality healthcare as part of a personal quest to assist the people of my home country: Afghanistan. At the international level, I have become aware of the necessity of bringing medical services to countries, such as my own, that desperately need community medical practitioners in times of war, civil unrest, and poverty. My interest in the medical residency program is founded on the principles of healing and service those in need, which has allowed me to expand my horizons in terms of orthopedics pediatrics,
Medical school has given me the foundation of knowledge to treat human diseases. In addition, through the patient’s I’ve met along the way, I learned that kindness,
At the end of volunteer services I have decided on a major, I am now striving to become a physician’s assistant. In this position, not only do I get to care for patients, but I am presented with the opportunity to change their lives. I will be able to see firsthand the diversity of cultures from around the world.
Public Health is the most important aspect of medicine. My studies in Public Health will go a very long way to help me grasp the proper concepts and tools needed to work with the government to bring sustainable solutions to health care problems faced by various communities today. Public Health issues touch almost every family in the USA today. I know that if the health sector was better funded, better equipped, and better managed, with clear and effective policies, this kind of suffering could been avoided. I want to go into public health because I believe strongly that I can contribute not only to my fellow Americans, but also to people all over the world. I anticipate that through proper planning, interventions and implementation of effective policies, one will be able to bring about much-needed change through my work with an NGO or non-profit affiliated with the UN.