Journey In The Field Of Medicine: My Journey To Medicine

Journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. My Journey in the field of medicine started with my interaction with the disease and the doctor in a small village where I was born. I saw a real life view of a community with limited resources and significant health care needs. And in this setting, I met a devoted physician who was working endlessly to improve the health of people in my village despite all hurdles. Appreciative smiles on patients’ faces and genuine gestures of humble thankfulness in their eyes for that doctor filled my heart with nobility and respect for this profession. I would look up to the doctor and be amazed by the humble and noble man who would rescue people at their weakest point in life. This inspired me to pursue

During these rotations, I got exposure to patients with a variety of diseases, their pathophysiological mechanism and key concepts. I felt tremendous gratification in being with patients at the bedside and facing the challenge of managing multiple medical problems. Identifying the common etiology by sorting out the symptoms is like a challenge that one enjoys as an internist. I experienced the intricate thought processes involved in treating patients with the problems, as well as the energy and compassion needed to take care of the patient as a whole. During my medical school, I came across some doctors who were US trained. I got particularly impressed by their patient interaction, thought process, decision making and clinical acumen. It was my discussion with these doctors that ignited my interest in getting trained in US. I believe I have the passion and determination that this field demands. My work as medical officer has taught me work ethics, team work, dedication, persistence and a passion to perform best under all circumstances. The art of diagnosing and healing someone out of a pool of symptoms and signs seems like the best challenge one can be faced with and one that I intend to be the best