I met Mr. M, a chronic liver disease (CLD) patient with MELD score of 25, on the medicine service where he spent 2 weeks with us fighting with the disease. During my first encounter with him, I tried to appease his anxiety with a gentle smile, while trying to obtain a good history of his present illness. I remember reviewing the pathophysiology, treatment guidelines, and prognostic factors of CLD, all the while thinking about how I could apply the knowledge to help Mr. M get better. The process of learning and applying clinical knowledge has been exceptionally rewarding to me. Even more so is the process of connecting with patients and forming meaningful relationships. I ended up learning not only about CLD, but also about Mr. M, a school teacher. …show more content…
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. It gives me a sense of great satisfaction to follow a patient from the beginning to the end of a hospital admission, while getting to know them on a personal level. It is a great honour to not just be their physician but also a friend and confidante. As an Internist, my penchant for medicine stems not only from intellectual stimulation and diagnostic challenges that internal medicine provides, but also from the charm of direct patient care, education, and counselling that it …show more content…
I plan to serve my community by acquiring the best knowledge and expertise from post-graduate medical education in the USA. In my opinion, it is the ideal place to train as it is at the forefront of healthcare research and practice of medicine. I seek a program with a strong clinical base in primary care and subspecialties, healthy learning environment, and guided independence. I want to be exposed to a wide patient population, in both inpatient and outpatient settings with effective communication between the different disciplines. I hope to make meaningful contribution to the program using my past knowledge and experiences, along with a strong work ethic and vitality. My analytical nature, perseverance, and drive for excellence would be my best friend in trying to achieve success in your
As a student that is currently seeking a career in the medical professions, I have had to routinely contemplate my reasons for pursuing such an extensive education program in a field that is constantly demanding excessive time and effort. I know of students—many friends and acquaintances of mine included—that have the most sure-fire, inspirational stories that align with their desire to become doctors, surgeons, physician assistants, etc. They always seemed to have a story that emphasized their desire to “give back” what they have received from the medical community. Because of that, ever since the beginning of high school, I have been trying to find an extraordinary reason, a purpose for my medical pursuits. Perhaps I could justify my passion for
Many people rush through their daily life without contemplating their actions, thereby missing vast opportunities for achievement. They waste valuable time engaging in frivolous matters instead of putting their energies towards more productive and meaningful purposes. In the words of the Dalai Lama: “Life is not about acquiring money and other facilities; it is about dedicating your life to helping others as much as you can.” The immeasurable value of helping others has been engrained in me since childhood. As a result of my own difficult family circumstances, I have become more sensitive, kind and mindful towards others and their own situations. I have developed a passion for helping others, which, in combination with a proclivity towards medicine has lead to my descion to become a Physician Assistant. I want to live a life where I can provide healthcare and aid to anyone who needs.
As physicians, we are foundations for our patients. We become sources of strength and emotional security for them, in trying times. We do more than fix others back to health (spotting signs of illness, giving diagnoses, drugs or treatment). We must understand the concerns of those we help and be there for our patients—through pain and sorrow. ================
I like problem solving and the challenge of being faced with a set of symptoms to figure out the diagnosis. With my preceptors, I experienced the intricate thought processes involved in managing patients with multiple co-morbidities. Going to my clerkship everyday was exciting in not knowing what I will encounter; it can be an acute or chronic condition or a combination involving any system of the body. At times, I also observed my preceptor play an initial role of a specialist such as a cardiologist or nephrologist. I respect the vast knowledge internists possess and their integration into practice. During my clerkship, I felt like every day was an adventure of problem solving which is appealing to me as a
When I first decided to come to college for nursing after staying in university for three years, I had an argument with my parents because they were not happy with my decision. My parents just wanted me to finish rest of my degree and they thought that it did not make sense to go to college for diploma, and not complete the university degree. However, I just wanted to complete my nursing diploma in the same amount of time that I can finish my degree in the university because I always wanted to be a nurse.
The two clinical settings that I have had experiences in are an outpatient setting and a nursing home setting. At both locations I assisted the Physical Therapist with patient exercises and care. The experiences that came from these two facilities expanded my knowledge and need to help others. These internship experiences provided me with an opportunity to watch professionals with many years of experience show me the variety of ways that they treat patients.
Clinical social workers in the community strive to enhance and maintain psychosocial functioning of individuals, families, and small groups. They also focus on prevention of psychosocial dysfunction or impairment, including emotional and mental disorders. The perspective of person-in-situation (psychosocial context) is fundamental to clinical social work practice (Austin, Barr, & Coombs, 2006).
Throughout my final ten weeks at my placement, I have grown and overcome so many obstacles. I have accomplished a wide range of skills since the beginning and have been improving on them as I gained experience. At my placement as a student nurse, I have gained a lot of confidence, skills, knowledge and experiences that have helped me act and work in a professional way. All the experiences I have had during the ten weeks of my student years have helped me in shaping me into a professional.
I believe placing student nurses in the clinical setting is vital in becoming competent nurses. Every experience the student experiences during their placement has an educative nature therefore, it is important for the students to take some time to reflect on these experiences. A specific situation that stood out to me from my clinical experience was that; I didn’t realize I had ignored the patient’s pain until I was later asked by the nurse if the patient was in any pain.
To do all that I can build a trusting relationship. I have learned that a good patient-physician relationship is the corner stone of a Family Medicine physician. It is one of the only fields, where by virtue I can see patients through the entirety of their lives and be truly proactive to maintain their health. Therefore, I can take the time to thoroughly explore all aspects of my patient’s health. I can incorporate all aspects, ranging from physical, cardiovascular, gastroenterological, and psychiatric medicine in order to maintain a patient’s particular balance. I truly believe that medicine is not just about treating a lab value, symptom or illness, but most importantly it is about the human connection with patients. Family Medicine is the best reflection of
This week’s clinical experience has been unlike any other. I went onto the unit knowing that I needed to be more independent and found myself to be both scared and intimidated. However, having the patients I did made my first mother baby clinical an exciting experience. I was able to create connections between what I saw on the unit and the theory we learned in lectures. In addition, I was able to see tricks other nurses on the unit have when providing care, and where others went wrong. Being aware of this enabled me to see the areas of mother baby nursing I understood and areas I need to further research to become a better nurse.
Introduction In the broad field of health care, doctors and nurses often encounter various types of people who enter a care setting in a vulnerable state and in need of support. Over time, with experience and working with numerous patients, the individuality of patients is often neglected and this can negatively affect the quality of patient care. To evolve and grow professionally, one must be able to reflect on the experiences in order to re-assess the values and circumstances that are essential for providing exceptional care. The following paper will explore a clinical experience from the fall semester at Mount Sinai Hospital that solidified my understanding of the importance of human dignity and taking the time to prioritize care properly.
My second week of clinical was on the third floor at Northern Light Regional Hospital. My colleagues, I and my instructor were at the inpatient unit, the reason for being there is to learn about how mental illness affects people from diverse places and how these illnesses are treated by health care professionals using different strategies like medication, therapeutic communication, referral to outpatient services and so on. Mental illnesses are one of the most difficult things that affect individuals and in other to carry out effective treatment, healthcare professionals collaborate with other outpatient professionals like addiction therapist and counselors to help an individual return to normal functioning. According to Canadian Nurses Association, collaboration and cooperation with different sectors (nurses, therapist, educators, doctors, dieticians and so on) of the community must link together to support people beyond their health
However, once I started my clinical placement which was during the 4th year of my degree, I started gaining my confidence and motivation back. I could finally see the truth with my own eye that being a physiotherapist is the best thing I ever wanted to be. The smile of my patients and them thanking me after every session meant the world to me. The progression and improvement of each patient's condition made me realize the great change that I can make in their life. I could finally believe in the importance of physiotherapy interventions including soft tissue manipulation in a variety of conditions.
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.