As a hospital volunteer, as the daughter of two surgeons, and as a healthcare employee, much of my life has been involved around medicine. I have recognized that becoming a physician and gaining a proper knowledge can serve as an effective way in which I can apply my talents to serve a larger population. My main objective is to aid people who cannot afford basic health care.
After gaining my MD degree, I plan on going back to India and other underserved regions of the world to provide free medical services. At present, I am a part of an organization that helps educate underprivileged children in India. So far the monetary funding’s we have collected through bake sales and various events around University of Houston campus, has helped educate
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Many non-profit organizations such as WHO, World Health Organizations, aim to help educate people about present medical issues. Having been exposed to both the clinical and research aspects of medicine, I prefer the clinical interaction with people, and look forward to volunteering as a physician. Ultimately, my aim is to help build a medical infrastructure in rural areas of underserved regions of the world with proper medical facilities and well-educated health care professionals. This will open new opportunities to start medical training, education, and health awareness classes for the people. It will also give a chance to begin free medical camps, health promotions, and an opportunity to improve peoples’ quality of life. Among these commitments, I look forward to create step-by-step cleanliness books for children that depict cartoon figures washing their hands, brushing their teeth, covering their face while sneezing, and many more. It is very necessary to help children imbibe habits of cleanliness at an early age. Personal hygiene is very important and explaining kids at younger age enables them to understand plus create routine habits to keep themselves and surroundings
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.
In an early childhood environment it is important to create a healthy environment for children. The role of educators is to model good health behaviors for children to prevent the spread of viruses. In my opinion, the early childhood professional must model good health behaviors for children so they learn health behaviors at a young age and make them part of their daily routine. For example, children could learn at a young age the importance of hand washing to prevent the spread of illness among their classmates. According to Cathie Robertson, “ One of the teacher’s most important tasks is to help children form the good hygiene habit and hand washing, to ensure a healthy environment” (Robertson, 2013, p. 443). Educators can make this task fun for children by making a song for hand washing, because some children learn faster when they are having fun. Also, it is important to give children immediate feedback after proper hand washing, so they feel motivated and will keep on doing it. As educators we need to wash hands often to we don’t pass illness to the children or from them to us. By doing this we are teaching the students that this is very important in order to stay healthy.
Dr. Paul Farmer is a physician and medical anthropologist who has dedicated his life to developing community-based treatment in countries that have extremely limited resources. He is the Kolokotrones University Professor at Harvard University and an attending physician and Chief of the Division of Global Health Equity at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. In 1983, while still a student, he began his lifelong commitment to improving the health of the world’s poorest people starting in Haiti’s Central Plateau. In 1987, Dr. Farmer co-founded Partners in Health (PIH) which focused on the Central Plateau of Haiti but now PIH has developed in to a worldwide health organization. Dr. Farmer is a leader and has all the skills and characteristics that a leader requires such as integrity, vision, communication and relationships, adaptability, thorough planning, and good decision-making.
Because Medecins Sans Frontiers recruits such a diverse group of volunteers, they are able to address a broad spectrum of health issues. Not only do doctors of all specialties volunteer with the group, but nurses, paramedics, EMTs, dentists, dental technicians, dental hygienists, optometrists, opticians, audiologists, podiatrists, massage therapists, mental health professionals, epidemiologists, and logistics experts all join Medecins Sans Frontiers in their mission as well. In total, there are over 27,000 individuals around the world assisting those in need through Medecins Sans Frontiers any given day of the year. Physicians and other health professionals often offer treatment for diseases that are prevalent in tropical areas like chagas and malaria. Treatment for illnesses that are widespread in developin...
Ever since I was a little girl, I was certain I wanted to work in a medical setting. The idea of relieving people of pain and changing their lives for the better was always something I strived to do. Of course, no one is truly certain if they will enjoy their long desired career until they are placed into that setting. Fortunately for me, I have been presented with several opportunities that have enabled me to spend countless hours shadowing healthcare professionals. The experience I have gained far exceeds that of other eighteen-year-olds across the country.
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is one of the top schools that I would love to attend. I feel this college could provide me with a relaxing environment that I would love to place myself in. Outside the fact that the university offers my program, physician assistant, I especially admire about the college is that the faculty act as mentors to the students and I think that would allow me to experience a more of hands on work experience to assure stability within the field. Not to mention, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences provides a spectrum of opportunities for me to strengthen and deepen my personal educational experiences through a variety of clubs, organizations, and internship programs, so I could make connections as well as a difference in the world. Using
At the age of five, I went from residing in a cramped three bedroom apartment holding seven people in a small town in India, to living in an apartment in the United States with just my parents. Upon arriving in the U.S., I was astounded by the numerous resources available to children to encourage learning and exploration. It wasn’t long before I realized that my passion lay within one specific activity: volunteering. This passion later evolved into a personal necessity to help others during my lifetime and, I soon realized that a career in healthcare is the best path to achieve this goal. Due to my early interest in medicine, I gained the opportunity to shadow physicians along with volunteering for several years in various areas of healthcare,
From a young age, I was drawn to the healthcare field, not because of the amount of money doctors, nurses and other health professionals made, but because of the dedication and contentment I saw on their faces helping someone in need. Growing up everyone wanted to become a doctor or a nurse and as a little child being a doctor or a nurse was a profession many parents wanted their child to pursue as a career. Needless to say, I fell into that category because I wanted too. However, that dream came to a halt.
Growing up in a remote town of Pakistan exposed me to the underprivileged communities lacking basic healthcare services. I was only twelve years old when my family suffered an inimitable loss, as my young cousin passed away owing to a dawdled diagnosis precipitating into delayed medical attention. This agonizing incident made me realize that availability of basic medical expertise, goes hand in hand with survival of the patients. Therefore, I started volunteering at a local community hospital fueling my passion for medicine merely with a few contented smiles. I began to appreciate the difference; a small act of kindness can make in the lives of fellow human beings.
I am applying to the M.Sc. program in Medical Physics and Imaging within the Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto. Having majored in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering as an undergraduate, my primary interest lies in the field of medical imaging, in which I am fascinated in advancing and improving MRI methodology and technology, specifically with respect to in vivo spectroscopy. Improvements in medical imaging have provided a breakthrough in medicine, with the ability to noninvasively diagnose and treat patients. My primary concentration among the many medical imaging modalities is the MRI, due to the flexibility of its techniques and its safe use.
My interest in the medical field spans as far back as I can remember. During high school, part of my high school electives included a course called medical and legal office. The course entitled working through the basic daily operations included in working inside a medical and legal office. Upon graduation from high school I enrolled into a technical vocational training school and obtained a diploma as a Registered Medical Assistant. With my medical assistant training, I have had the opportunity of working in various aspects of the medical field such as a doctor’s office and laboratory.
Welcome to the class and thank you for the many years of service that you dedicated to the nation. I think it is crazy how a college degree can have more influence in job promotions than the many years of experience that you have. I think that all of us, who have served and did not take college courses during our service, we always regret not doing it. However, I know for a fact how difficult it is to be able it is to maintain good grades while being on active duty. When I was in the army I took one college course while I was deployed and I almost failed it because a lot of times I did not have internet access or enough time to read all the material and the do the homework. However, I admire you for making the decision of earning your degree
I have learnt that a mere interest or inclination is not enough to succeed. One requires intense commitment, deep-seated dedication, and fervent passion to achieve success. I have tried to inculcate these qualities during my pursuit in medical education. As a Medical Officer in Bangladesh, I cared for adult patients from all walks of life. I have listened to their stories, sympathized with their pain, learned lessons from them about life in general, and was fortunate to touch their lives in a meaningful way.
The Next Chapter Passion, desire, and goals are parts of human nature. I always felt as humans we need desires and goals in order for us to have purpose in life. May they be long or short term goals; but they are what make life worth living for. For me, a long term goal is to get into medical school. I cannot see myself on any other path.
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.