Meharry Medical College Essay

Established on a noble and selfless foundation, Meharry Medical College is an institution that sets a precedent for its scholars and the other healthcare institutions. Other than the vast knowledge of the basic sciences and the human body, the most fundamental qualification an effective physician must possess is the ability to serve the most vulnerable population with benevolence. That is exactly what Meharry emphasizes in order to produce quality physicians that serve those that need it the most.

Being a top produce of primary care physicians, Meharry supports my desire for a life in primary care. Primary care attracts me because it is very similar to being a small business owner, which describes the majority of my family. Both pay attention to trends and find ways to exploit them, both must assess risks pertaining to decisions, and both must be able to effectively utilize ambiguous information, while maintaining trustworthy relations with clientele. During my time shadowing primary care physicians, I have seen the impact they have on the patient. Primary care physicians are seen as the gateway for a patient into the complex world of healthcare. With each regular visit, the physician builds a stronger

foundation of trust with the patient. With this trust, primary care physicians are privileged to guide their patients in an attempt to cure their illness. In this circumstance, there is a heightened feeling of accomplishment when a physician is able to succeed in treating an illness. With the nurturing environment at Meharry, I am certain I will become a primary care physician that will serve others with selfless interests and be able to give my patients the same nurturing care.

Meharry’s mission to serve the underserved is an honorable endeavor that I want to be a part of.

During my most recent trip to India, I had the privilege to serve by donating school supplies to a village school in which the poorest children were educated. These children lived in poverty, and in a conservative country that practices the caste system, there are few people that are willing to encourage their attempt to gain a better life. The joy in the children’s eyes was like a blessing. I

realized that those children deserved the school supplies even more than the most intelligent students. It is the same in medicine; it is a privilege for physicians to serve those who are underserved. Meharry’s origin reflects this, which makes its mission even more

concrete.

Meharry is a school that is destined to produce quality physicians as a result of the rich legacy. Meharry has a purpose to serve and to eliminate health disparities. Samuel Meharry repaid the generous family that gave him shelter, but it is now my turn. It is my time to carry the torch forward and serve others that deserve it the most. I am ready.