500 Word. Describe The Top Three Reasons You Have Chosen

* Noting the missions and objectives of the Osteopathic profession and PCOM, please describe your personal experiences that demonstrate your interest in this field. Include an example of an event in which your actions directly influenced the life of another person and relate this to your goal of becoming a DO (250 word limit)

I chose to pursue a career as a physician in osteopathic medicine for several reasons mainly relating to the nature and philosophy of osteopathy. My first reason is the the extra set of tools osteopathic physicians use to diagnose and treat patients. Osteopathic physicians are trained to use their hands to reorient muscles and joints to improve the body’s natural healing processes. By doing so, patients can reduce their dependence on prescribed medications or surgeries to treat their symptoms. My second reason is that I am interested in studying the wide variety of common health problems osteopathic medicine can diagnose and heal such as environmental allergies, asthma, and hypertension. My third reason is because I plan to offer the most effective

After taking some time to read the university website and student testimonials, I was able to gauge my “fit” candidacy at Pikeville. Having traveled to the area previously to visit family has also been factored into my decision. It is the college’s involvement with the community that is most enticing to me. I participate in my own community and wish to continue community involvement while in medical school. The humanistic tradition and the intrinsic osteopathic philosophy held by Pikeville obviously resonate with me due to my interest in the osteopathic approach to medicine. These facets, delivered with a patient centered focus, are what I desire to provide for my patients in the future. The campus’s interest in delivering high quality

Truthfully, as an undergraduate I knew very little about the osteopathic profession. In 2013, however, I began working as a medical scribe with Dr. Ghaffari-Greene, DO, in the Sibley ER and she opened my eyes to the beauty of osteopathic medicine. Thanks to Dr. Ghaffari-Greene, and a number of other osteopathic physicians in the ER, I have come to understand what osteopathic medicine is all about. Three years after my first exposure to the osteopathic profession, I continue to be motivated to become an osteopathic physician for many reasons. These include the following:

Discovering the practice of osteopathic medicine and how it aligns with my future professional goal as a physician of viewing patients from a comprehensive perspective was made possible through my interactions with representatives of this branch of medicine. I was first introduced to osteopathic medicine when I was a student research intern at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). As an intern, I had the opportunity to attend the 2015 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Graduate and Professional School Fair and speak with an AACOM representative as well as admission representatives of different osteopathic medical schools. After reading informational booklets from osteopathic medical programs and investigating the

Being immersed in a clinical setting has solidified my decision to pursue a career as a physician. However, directly witnessing the practice of both allopathic and osteopathic physicians has led me down a new, unexpected path towards a career as an osteopathic physician. As an emergency medical scribe/ clinical information manager at Sutter Delta Medical Center and Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, I have had the pleasure of working alongside a handful of osteopathic physicians sprinkled amongst the majority that I now view as my first mentors. Prior to acquiring this position, I knew little if anything about osteopathic programs and even less about the distinction between allopathic and osteopathic medicine.

My decision to pursue medicine and more specifically osteopathy was made fairly recently as I began to learn about osteopathic medicine in the last two years of my undergraduate career. Studying exercise physiology through my undergraduate career exposed me to a variety of healthcare philosophies, all using different methods and having different outcomes, but rooted in the same goals of improving a person’s well being. Exploring the nuances of nutrition, fitness and the applications of exercise clearly defined the difference between medicine and health and also showed me that it was possible to bring the two closer together in order to improve overall wellness. This understanding deepened my interest in preventative healthcare and I began to explore specific fields like integrative medicine and corporate wellness.

The first reason I have chosen to pursue a career in osteopathic medicine deals with having grown up around it all of my life. My father is an osteopathic physician and I have been familiar with osteopathic medicine since I was a young child. I have seen the difference a physician can make in the life of a patient. Whether it was from shadowing physicians in clinics or seeing the “backstage” life of a physician through my dad, medicine is a career I am comfortable with. Like most people, I know a career in medicine means getting to help people every day. However, I am also aware of the much less known aspects of medicine, like the long hours and stress. By growing up around medicine all of my life, not only have I seen the rewarding aspects

What primarily led me to choose osteopathic medicine was that the osteopathic philosophy of treating the whole patient and not just the disease made sense to me. I think that by using that philosophy physicians are better able to take preventive measures and effectively diagnose and treat, and increase overall wellness of a population. Secondly, I was drawn to how osteopathic medical students were trained. By being trained as generalists first, and also the incorporation of OMM, I believe that this creates physicians in any field that are more well rounded and have more resources to treat patients. My final reason for choosing osteopathic medicine is because I feel that DO’s are really trying to meet the needs of todays society and shortage

A student doctor transitioning from study to practicing medicine must be compassionate, and an effective communicator and a team player. I will demonstrate being an effective communicator by articulating my words, thoroughly explaining information to my patients and most importantly carefully listening to my patients. I will demonstrate knowledgeable by remaining well-informed in current medicine and my studies. Without compassion, I will not be able to empathize with my patients. I will demonstrate compassion in my tone, body language and in my care.Most patients will be seen at vulnerable state and even dealing with their family members whose emotions are high. They will trust me to give them comfort and direction. I will treat my patients

As an athlete, I suffered many sprains and impact injuries; however, none were comparable to my mother’s. Considering that her orthopedic traumas marked such a pivotal moment in my life, I naturally took an interest in orthopedics and sports medicine. In attending appointments with my mom, I witnessed how osteopathic manipulative treatment can positively influence one’s health. In researching OMT, I quickly became an advocate of it, for decreasing negative side effects and instances of physical rejection. I also appreciate the hands-on treatment because creates the opportunity to serve patients without having to prescribe large amounts of medications that often exceed their lifestyles and budgets. In transforming the human body through its

Coming into college I was sure of one decision: I would choose a profession that not only interests me, but allows me to improve the lives of others. After two years of being hesitant with my choice of major in elementary teaching, I discovered physical therapy. So I’ve recently switched my major to exercise science. I’m confident that my choice is heading me into a profession that suits me well. The capabilities of the human body have interested me since high school. Human anatomy is beautiful, fascinating, and its complexity is nearly unbelievable. Depending on the injury and if proper care is given, the human body is able to naturally heal itself. Physical therapy’s holistic approach for healing the body is what appealed to me. My desire is

Whenever I visited my grandfather in his hometown, I was struck by how often people would stop to thank him for mending broken bones or treating their clubfoot as an orthopedic surgeon. It was during these moments when I first realized the profound impact of practicing medicine.

Studies have shown that the behaviour and attitudes of undergraduates are often translated into postgraduate practices. Therefore the qualities that medical students possess and develop throughout their degree will also be essential for their professional career. Attributes such as probity, resilience and conscientiousness are vital in obtaining good relationships with patients and colleagues, withstanding emotional pressures and providing the best care for patients.

I want to become an osteopathic physician, because osteopathic doctors take the additional strides toward providing their patients with holistic care. Unlike other health care professionals osteopathic doctors try to obtain the most detailed history, starting from the patient’s birth, sometimes even before that. During the history taking process, the questions being asked by the osteopathic physicians includes inquires regarding both the body and mind. This aspect of health care is very enticing to me. I love how osteopathic physicians