Epidemiology Personal Statement

Lying restless all night, I clutched my stomach in pain. Although I had tolerated the pain for several months, I had reached my breaking point. Upon ultrasound examination, it was discovered that I had gallstones in both my gallbladder and common bile duct. I was relieved to hear that after six months of experiencing intense abdominal and back pain after eating, the doctors were finally able to pinpoint the issue and I had a cholecystectomy the following day and was discharged home.

While sitting around the table with my family eating breakfast the following day, I noticed that something felt off; I had a throbbing headache and intense stomach pain. I noticed some blood in my stool when I used the restroom, but neglected to think anything of

I believe that my knowledge of epidemiology, virology, and current global health patterns is both applicable and valuable to the PA profession. Although my specific career goal has evolved over time, I have always had a passion for the medical field and love for helping others. Initially, I considered becoming a surgeon, however, after a few years I decided that a career as a surgeon was not for me; I wanted a career that embodied certain aspects of surgery but was not confined to

After spending the majority of my time as a medical scribe alongside ER physicians, I have witnessed the dynamic interaction and collaboration that is essential amongst all medical personnel in providing efficient and high-quality patient care. As the right-hand man to the physician, I have had the opportunity to shadow and collaborate one-on-one with the physician and perform documentation of the patient’s visit to the ER. Prior to this experience, my knowledge of diseases and medical presentations did not extend beyond the textbook. Working as a medical scribe has allowed these diseases seen in textbooks and studied over the course of my undergraduate career to transcend beyond the pages into real-life presentations with personifying factors, emotions, and tangible symptoms. I have had the opportunity to witness several procedures including but not limited to lumbar punctures, central line placements, intubations, and joint reductions. (talk about specific patient story here) -One of my most memorable experiences was