Why are you interested in becoming a School of Medicine Student Ambassador?
My first semester in the BA/MD program was a major transition for me. Before coming to UMKC I had many fears about things like credit hours and course rigor. However, once I started I soon realized how to function successfully in the program. I realized the necessary adjustments I needed for studying, how to balance other activities, and also how to operate myself in a more professional manner. I hope that by being an ambassador I can ease fears like I had about the six-year program.
What would you tell a prospective student who was trying to choose between the UMKC School of Medicine and another medical school or medical program?
When considering the school of medicine program, it is important to recognize the fact that there is not any other program in the nation like it. The BA/MD program allows us to graduate in only six years with two degrees, the MCAT is not necessary, we are provided with early clinical experience, the teaching is intertwined with humanities concepts creating well-rounded doctors, and we are fostered to have the mindset of lifelong learning.
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I would first want them to understand that you can still do other things while in the program as the program encourages involvement. Second, I would inform them about the unique learning style the school uses; the school strives to produce doctors that are humanistic. Third, I would say why I chose this program over other prestigious schools I got into. I know that I want to serve people using medicine and therefore I wanted to accomplish this as quickly as
I am excited to be submitting my application to Georgetown University School of Medicine, as this school’s mission and values reflect my own beliefs on the role of a physician. I believe that there is no fixed template to healthcare; medicine and health will vary across time, regions, and individuals, and as future physicians, it is crucial for us to recognize that. While standard science education is certainly critical, a broadened approach that draws on other knowledge and our own life experiences is just as essential to delivering quality healthcare. I believe that Georgetown Medical School’s tradition of “Cura Personalis” and its
There are also two-year certificate programs for people with little to no experience in the world of medicine. This will provide you with formal trainin...
First I would like to state that any career in a medical field takes a lot of dedication and many hours studying and it is not for everyone. I would also like to say once an individual has made a career out of it the job has long hours and can be very stressful, so I suggest readers to not consider a career in medicine unless you are genuinely interested in the work, and are not in it just for the money.
The road to gaining admission to medical school and becoming a physician is long, difficult, and intensely competitive. Once admitted, however, medical students spend the first two years primarily in laboratories and classrooms learning basic medical sciences. They also learn how to take medical histories, perform complete physical examinations, and recognize symptoms of diseases. During their third and fourth years, the medical students work under supervision at teaching hospitals and clinics. Following medical school, new physicians must complete a year of internship that emphasizes either general medical practice or one specific specialty and provides clinical experience in various hospital services. Physicians then continue in residency training, which lasts an additional three to six years, depending on the specialty. Immediately after residency, they are eligible to take an examination to earn board certification in their chosen specialty. Most traditional specialties include the following: anesthesiologist, cardiologist, dermatologist, family practitioner, gastroenterologist, internist, neurologist, oncologist, pathologist, psychiatrist, pulmonologist, and urologist
1. Please briefly share the influences on your decision to pursue the field of medicine, including shadowing experiences and other medical related activities.
Many people overlook going into medicine due to the fact of it taking eight years to graduate and to get your doctorate. Although it is still six years to be a physician assistant it puts it in perspective that it is only two extra years past what normal jobs are. Would you go through two more years of school to make 100,000 plus dollars a year? Not saying to go into this profession for the money but it truly makes it more realistic to go into medicine. Also a lot of the time people will become a PA and go practice for a couple years and decide they want to go back for another two years and be a doctor. It’s nice to be able to stop after two years, have a job with good pay, and relax and be able to go back whenever you feel
After spending almost four years at Temple University as an undergraduate, the idea of continuing my education at Temple University School of Medicine more than intrigues me. Throughout my undergraduate career at Temple, I have made the effort to get involved in the Temple community and have enjoyed the connections and relationships that I have created with Temple faculty, staff, and students. Beginning in my freshman year as an executive board member of the 1300 Residence Hall Senate and continuing with my current involvement in AMSA and employment in the Office of Pre-Professional Health Studies, I have interacted with various members of the Temple administration and found that each of them are willing to go out of their way to help me and continue to challenge me to accomplish the goals that I have set for myself. In addition, other students at Temple have enhanced my learning experience through group study as well as opened my eyes to a variety of diverse cultures and points of view. As a result of these encounters, I believe that remaining the Temple family will be beneficial in my medical education.
After graduation, I took a hiatus from education to re-evaluate my goals and interests. Although I thoroughly evaluated my competence and desire to attend medical school, I thought it necessary to take another year to do so; given the importance of such a decision. During which, I continued to explore my enthusiasm for medicine through shadowing and clinical volunteering opportunities. In the process, reinforcing my already present inclinations to become a physician. Furthermore, I rigorously studied for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) as it is a critical part in the admissions process.
Acceptance into medical school is highly competitive (1). Medical school is also very costly and 80% of students borrow money to cover their education expenses (3). Students must submit transcripts, scores from the Medical College Admissions Test, and letters of recommendation (1). Most schools require an interview with the board of admissions (1). The first two years of med...
The first title, M.D., stands for doctor of medicine. In the mid 1800's (about the time Jekyll would have been educated), medical students attended medical school for approximately 3-4 years (there was no definite length). Their training was based around "natural philosophy": their studies included anatomy, physiology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, therapeutics, biology, surgery, sociology and philosophy. Along with these subjects, students were encouraged to take courses in Latin and Greek. Exceptional students were encouraged to apply to either Oxford or Cambridge: these two schools were the best that England had to offer and can be compared to America's Harvard University in Boston. Things have changed slightly in the last one hundred years or so. Medical school is at least 4 years long (although many students stay in medical school for 5-6 years). Philosophy is no longer the main focus of medical school. The courses that were considered the most important in the medical school's curriculum (biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics) are now left to the undergraduate colleges to teach the pre-medical students. After medical school, students of the 1800's only had to take a test, and if they passed, they were free to work at any hospital they chose to study the practical branches of their profession. It is no longer that simple. Once finished with school and certification testing, the student begins a rigorous internship (c...
Becoming a doctor has been a lifelong dream of mine and my family. My dream started taking shape when I was selected in Medical school. Medical School helped me grow personally, emotionally and intellectually. Each patient taught me something new. The clinical rotations strengthened my clinical knowledge and sharpened my clinical skills.
I have applied to the MUJCESOM because West Virginia is my home and I have strong family ties to the state. My father received his PhD from a West Virginian state school and has been an educator at different universities in the state for more than 40 years. Additionally, I have a desire to continue expanding my knowledge by working on research projects and I know that MU has taken great strides in expanding their research programs and facilities. Furthermore, I feel that the small class sizes at the MUJCESOM would be greatly beneficial in that it would allow me to have a more personalized experience in medical school. I believe that I can become a great physician by getting my medical education at the MUJCESOM and then giving back to my home
You have a long road of schooling, training and education. For my choice in a profession I have to go through four years to get my Bachelors degree. After that, I need another four years for a MD. Finally, I apply for a hospital and then I complete another four of a residency, in total that is 12 years of schooling after high school. For my Bachelors degree I would prefer to go to OU.
Your Experience: What do you appreciate about this medical school and what it has to offer?
Many people aren’t sure what they want to focus on during or after medical school. Years ago, doctors would compete with each other when it came to treating patients. Whoever had more knowledge would be considered the better doctor. The present day medical school trains you to know all kinds of medicine, then when you get into your residency, you have the option of focusing on a specialty. You also have the option to continue with general medicine and learn a little bit of all types of illnesses and injuries. Some people pick to focus on one field of medicine, but the benefits of becoming a general medicine doctor are far more rewarding than the benefits that come with being a specialist.