My Gemnastics Scholarship Essay

As a young child I was very much involved in rigorous high impact sports, such as gymnastics. I was on a competitive gymnastics team for 5 years of my life and unfortunately I was plagued with various injuries. Going to see a physician was a normal part of my routine and it actually sparked interest in practicing medicine. I worked with a sports physician who only treated athletes with sports related injuries. When he walked into the room I would always sit a bit taller because I respected all that he did for me and I always made sure I paid close attention to what he did. I would try to peek over at what he was writing about me, what he would briefly say to his nurse and I even acknowledged what he wore. I always felt a spark when it came to osteopathic medicine. The holistic care for injuries was much more appealing to me and I always wanted to learn more about the body and its amazing features. I would always leave my doctor with a list of things to do to

I was devastated and I knew from that moment it was going to be the end of my gymnastics career. Once my doctor told me the news all I wanted to do was cry, my mind was all over the place but he could see the devastation in my eyes and he handled my reaction very well. He showed much sympathy to my situation and fully explained his plan of action for me so my back could be healthy once again. He gave me hope and I left his office with a smile on my face because I had trust in my doctor. He brought much positive features into a situation at the time was very negative. I always appreciated the doctor-patient relationship I had with him, it made the whole process much easier for me especially being as young as I was. He inspired me so much with his confidence and intellect that I myself wanted to get involved and make a change in somebody's life. I would cherish the impact I would make on life of my fellow patients and