The human body is an inexplicable creation; it is a convoluted and diverse system that protects, supports, and enables our lives. Moreover, our everyday performance relies solely on biomedical sciences. The biomedical sciences and medical practices are areas of acquired ability that is always advancing which has essentially changed the lives of a myriad of individuals. Because there are so many positive impacts within the biomedical sciences, it is no exaggeration to say that the ambition to contribute to the fields within the biomedical sciences has long fed my compulsion to study biomedical, or science related courses at a higher level in a University.
Acting on this ambition to further broaden my understanding on my subject choice, I was fortuitous enough to land a work experience placement through a class at my local emergency room shadowing emergency room physicians and emergency room nurses. It was a prodigious experience that allowed me to expand my knowledge of the biomedical sciences and what it entails. Not only has this experience made me realize
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Another reason I would like to pursue a higher education in biomedical studies and specifically emergency care is because during my freshman year of high school, my mother, someone whom I am very close to was hospitalized for over a week. Towards the beginning of the whole event, it was terrifying for me to think that I might lose my Mom. Afterwards, when she was stabilized and we knew she would be okay, it was fascinating to see how the hospital worked. I was so interested by how the doctors, nurses, and other hospital faculty communicated with one another. After she came home from the hospital, I was given the responsibility as her primary caregiver. I learned so much throughout this event, and I am so thankful my mother is
I aspire to exceed expectations in this field and work with doctors to access possible conditions. As a student who has always been passionate about science and excelled in these areas, I have had the opportunity to share my knowledge while assisting a physics instructor in the laboratory with experiments he plans to introduce in future classes and while tutoring struggling students in Chemistry, A&P, and Statistics. This has been a rewarding experience for me as I desire to see others succeed. This has also allowed me to stay sharp in these areas and has helped me learn to communicate more effectively; both of which will be beneficial to my program. This year, I’ve had the honor of instructing a science club at a private school where I led a group of students through hands-on learning projects and experimentations. Although I demonstrate a strong background in Science, I knew it would be important to gain some medical experience. I was fortunate to be able to volunteer at a local women’s health clinic with the head sonographer beginning August 2017 and continuing for 1 year until classes begin in the
Presently, my extracurricular and academic interests are combined in my two year Health Science class. The class provides real-life medical situations that I may come in contact with in the future. Like any health science class, we study the body, in both its’ functional and dysfunctional state. This survey class also includes an introduction to equipment, medical protocol, and ethical issues. A sense of teamwork guides our procedures. Next semester, I will study at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Ramstein High School’s Career Practicum program. After initial on-the-job application of classroom learning, we will work with patients, supervised by the hospital staff. Living so close to a hospital that services thousands of seriously injured patients every year provides opportunities that other students lack, even in their college programs.
Serving in the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service is a dream opportunity for someone like me who is very passionate about Science and Medicine, as well as serving our country. It also provides an avenue for me to exercise my knowledge, skills, and abilities that match the organization's approach to fulfilling its mission. These "KSA" includes my promptness in responding to public health needs, my leadership and excellence in executing public health practices, and my ability to help advance public health science.
At that point in my life, training to be an EMT seemed to be the best way to get my foot in the door for a career in the healthcare field. However, the work was very tedious and I did not like being on the front lines of the medical field. One memory has stuck in my head throughout the past years, a call to transport an elderly woman to her dialysis appointment. Upon arrival, it was apparent that the woman was not fully coherent and was very frightened as unknown people surrounded her asking what seemed to be invasive questions. Seeing the flash of terror in her eyes as her frail hands trembled made my heart break, wishing I could take the fear and pain away from her. I knew in that moment that I did not want to have a career that contributed to someone fearing for their lives in some situations. One of the benefits of the EMT work was being in and out of the hospital, bringing patients in I was able to talk to many of the physician assistants (PA) and nurses. At that point in life, I was convinced that I wanted to go to college to be a Biology major undergrad and then move onto PA school. Although this experience definitely had its ups and downs, it reaffirmed my passion for wanting to help or save someone's life with every
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My education and work experience is focused in health science, which stems from a fascination with the human body. This strong interest motivated me to switch from an engineering curriculum to kinesiology in order to learn more about biology and anatomy. When we discussed topics such as glycolysis and muscle contraction in my kinesiology courses, the complexity of the subjects captivated me like nothing else. Over time, I developed effective study techniques to learn the often-challenging material, leading to a 4.0 GPA in my post-graduate prerequisite coursework. I have truly enjoyed the unique challenge of studying science and medicine.
As a food science major with an interest in nutritional sciences the regulation of lipid synthesis would be a comprehensive topic that would allow me to develop my research abilities in a setting applicable to both my major and my interests. Using molecular biology and chemical processes, assisting in determining what mechanism is used to how phosphorylated PA phosphatase would allow me to learn both new lab techniques and new concepts in the fields of microbiology and biochemistry. My interests in food science have always been with either food microbiology or food chemistry with some interest in sensory science. I hope to explore all of these fields of food science during my time here at Rutgers to aid me in finding what I love to do. Along
The one instant I can pinpoint as the genesis of my interest in biomedical science was the winter of sixth grade, when I picked up a book on creativity and the brain. I found it fascinating, but what really struck me was that here was a several hundred page book that mostly talked about how little we knew about its topic. It made me think. This was supposed to be a book about how much we’ve learned, and what it’s saying is that the progress we’ve made is only in finding out how little we know. This didn’t upset me; it made me curious. Because, of all the things that we should know about, surely our own minds and our own bodies are paramount among them, and yet we still have so much to learn. I’ve since learned that this phenomenon is not restricted to the biological – gravity is one of the most important things in our lives, yet we do not know its cause. But the biomedical questions continue to fascinate me, perhaps because the answers are so vital. Sure, cosmology is intriguing, but what about a cure for cancer, or even the common cold? What about a way of repairing or bypass...
Ever since I was a child, I have been completely enthralled by the human body. How does it work? How are physical and mental processes controlled? What is an actual "adrenaline" rush? Why is potassium used as the lethal injection? All of these questions and many more have been at the forefront of my mind. Attending upper year science classes in high school, allowed me to immerse myself even deeper these scientific inquiries. I remember sitting in my grade eleven biology class, absolutely enraptured by the enzymes, the genetics of disease, the effect of drugs like Adderall and marijuana on the human brain. Furthermore, this past semester I have had the opportunity to conduct research at the Faculty of Health Sciences at Brock University. I have
A deep understanding of the human body and how it works is necessary to attain a career in health science, which is the ultimate goal of many students in the sciences at Chatham University. Consequently, many students seeking careers in the medical sciences are required to take the anatomy lecture and laboratory course. The classic anatomy course consists of learning anatomical terminology, the identification of structures, including their location and landmarks in the body, and their functions so that students can apply that knowledge first in class and later in practice. The laboratory portion of anatomy is a crucial component because structure, function, and context are the driving forces for success in the class. Students majoring in the
I intend to study Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University. I decided to select this major to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. With my Biomedical Sciences bachelor's degree, I will have the opportunity to continue my education and attend veterinary school to become a veterinarian. I will complete a four- year undergraduate degree before entering veterinary school, which takes another four years. I decided to choose this major because of its amount opportunities it can offer me.
Since science has always fascinated me, I have been trying to do something interesting in order to expand upon my prior knowledge of science. My interest for a career in medicine started when I was in middle school. My mom, an emergency room nurse, would always tell stories about all of the intriguing events that took place in the ER, including in depth stories about injuries and how the doctors and nurses respond to them. These stories always fascinated me because I wanted to be part of the team administering the treatment to the patients. I constantly put myself in the feet of the medical providers, thinking of ways of how I could provide that treatment differently.
On my very first emergency first aid call as a high school volunteer EMT, I was thrown into a chaotic scenario where I had to conduct numerous rounds of CPR in an attempt to save a patient who was absent of a pulse. While our first response team was unsuccessful in saving this man’s life, the people around me had saved hundreds of patients over the course of their health care lives and I knew that I wanted to be like them. This life-changing experience ultimately served as the catalyst for me to enter the medical field and I am currently pursuing a premed track at Lehigh University as a rising senior, where I plan to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in molecular biology. At college, I decided to continue being of service to my community
I started to explore the different fields of medicine by working as a Medical Scribe in the Emergency Department, ER tech in Trauma Centers, getting involved in research, volunteering at hospitals and taking high level science classes. This will enhance my knowledge and experience i...
Biology to me is far more than the study of life and living organisms. To me it is the intricate act of taking the fundamentals of life and using these elements to create extensive connections, generating clarification on theories regarding how all life is able to exist and adapt. I believe the subject of biology is so much more than the A-Level textbook I am currently studying, but a whole world of research and new innovative opportunities, with breakthroughs that can change people’s lives. It is this premise and the ever changing world of science that has fuelled my enthusiasm for biology over the duration of my school years. I first became fascinated with the subject during my first year of fast track GCSE biology lessons.