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My passion in medicine started off as intense curiosity towards the work of human body. As I entered junior college, we explored on topics like how virus causes disease, how cancer developed and gene therapy which allow me to developed a more sophisticated appreciation for sciences. Having gone through several complicated medical issues involving my family members, I came to appreciate how medical advancement can improve the quality of life. Doctors have the capacity to drastically improve patients’ lives. I wanted to be a physician who is well equipped with medical knowledge and training to help those in need as I find it a stimulating and meaningful profession.

To make sure that my ideal matches with the reality, I job shadowed Dr Tan in Klinik Malaya when I was in Malaysia. It was heartening to observe Dr tan attend to each walk-in patients professionally, conducting the assessments carefully, all the while maintaining her patience and empathy. She also skillfully switching between the different type of spoken languages to establish effective communication with her patients and was mindful of avoiding scientific jargon to allow herself to be easily understood. The close interaction built and her ability to assure, educate and empowers the patients to take control of their well being was admirable. After the last patient, I also had the privilege to speak with Dr Tan and the other doctor on shift. They provided me with valuable objective opinion on the profession and also took to the length to explain the monumental responsibility a physician has to shoulder. From them, I also learnt about the downside of the job as well as the reward for being in such a profession. I wanted to experience the satisfaction of knowing that I had...

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...will allow me to make wise judgement that is in the best interest of my patients. Four years of playing guitar improved my eye hand coordination, which will allow me to be a skilled physician. These experiences I derived helped me to mature and grow as a person. The resilience of the mind, determination and good time management skills I have acquired over the years will hopefully prepare me well for the academic rigour of the course.

I believe that passion and dedication are the main driving force for astounding achievement in life. I m aware of the challenges involved which only makes this course even more exciting. In pursing my passion, adversities faced will be seen as sweet challenges and the efforts put in to overcome them is no longer a chore, but a highly stimulating experience. I love this course and I am prepared for a life-long of service and learning.