College Admissions Essay: My Passion In The Medical Field

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I am a professional basketball player. This is what I told myself all of my years throughout grade school. I gathered many merits from my skills by leading the team in points and being recognized across my district, I even managed to play on a Nike-sponsored elite team called “Texas Select.” Over my years of hard work, I gained the reputation of being one of the few to play Division 1 basketball from my small, rural town. Eager to prove everyone right, I found myself sprinting down the court for a breakaway layup in the eyes of college coaches. As I went up for the shot, I was hit midair and fell, tearing my anterior cruciate ligament. Yet, if I had known the fall would leave me out of the running for Division 1 basketball, my stride would …show more content…

My friends and family would ask what generated the spark of passion. Was I surprised by the sudden change of heart? No, I would say no. I have been performing medicine since the day I first stepped on the court. Through my years at the University of Texas, my passion for athletics and medicine has not subsided. My passion first stemmed from wanting to help athletes return to their sport. From my own experience, I knew that I wanted to provide the proper care that my medical team did for me. As a physician, I want to be able to provide the best care possible by being able to understand what happens during surgical recovery and how surgery can be prevented. During my time as a physical therapist technician, I was exposed to different rehabilitation techniques and the importance of preventative care. Most importantly, however, I was able to gain the skills of proper bedside manner, empathy, and the necessity of community in a medical setting. While shadowing Dr. James Bothwell, an orthopedic surgeon, I was able to understand the importance of proper surgery recovery and the responsibility to provide not only accurate but meaningful information to

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