Anatomy And Physiology Teacher At High School

A medical practice that I have highly considered is general surgery. Both my grandfather and uncle are general surgeons, so the idea of following in their footsteps interested me greatly. Also, the idea of combining science and art, as doctors do, has always fascinated me and called me to this profession since a very young age. Like any doctor, the road to becoming a general surgeon is vigorous. “Surgery is a career for the committed. Much of your life is dictated by the demands of the operating room. The training is long and demanding. But for those who love it, a

Unlike other medical students, I never had one particular defining moment that changed my life but from a very young age I had set myself to becoming a doctor, but not just any doctor, a surgeon. Therefore, instead of just one determining event, many events helped propel my dream, with medical school being the beginning of much more I hope to achieve.

I have always believed that my success is defined by my happiness. This paper will discuss my personal goals as they apply to my education and career choice of Surgical Technician, as well as some of my strengths and weaknesses that will contribute to my success.

For the longest time, the medical field has grown as a part of me. I have been inspired to become a physician since my dad has been a long time patient of type II diabetes and kidney failure. This affected me because as a little girl, I would watch after his health by monitoring what he eats, giving him his insulin shots, and making sure he stays actively up on his feet. My father was the first to detect my natural interest in medicine and taking care of others, so he always kept me involved. What started off as projects in science fairs, turned into knowledge seeking state-wide competitions. My hobby of taking care of other people became a two hour volunteering shift at my high school nurses office. I started attending summer camps that were competitive to get into, and now my major in college is what I will use to get me where I need to be. Although I want to be an Emergency Room Physician, the general ‘doctor guideline’ includes but isn’t limited to common courses in the Bachelor of Sciences (i.e; Chemistry, Biological sciences, Physics, Human genetics). 4-year undergraduate degree program, an addition four years in medical school and a variation of 2-7 years in residency and fellowship (usually split 4:3 years or less)— this varies depending on specialization. Before the admissions of medical school, the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) must be taken and a high score must be achieved.

In college, a student must study courses to prepare for medicine, such as biology, chemistry, and some advanced mathematics (“Becoming A Doctor” 1). The first four years, the student would take pre-medical courses while earning their Bachelor’s degree and taking courses that are required for their degree plan. Then the college graduate will advance into medical school, where for four years the student learns about the area of medicine they choose (“Becoming A Doctor” 1). It generally takes seven to eight years to finish a medical doctor’s education (“Becoming A Doctor” 1). After medical school, the graduate will apply for an internship that would last about one year. Then after the internship, they become a resident and practice medicine under the supervision of a senior doctor (“Becoming A Doctor” 1). Altogether, it is about 11 years before one actually becomes an independent doctor (“Becoming A Doctor”

I wanted to be like the doctor helping people. I had went through middle school still wanting the same thing, then when it came to highschool. I wanted it more than anything. I searched for high schools here in Charlotte that could offer some kind of medical education that could possible help me pursue my dreams of one day becoming a doctor. I found a school called Phillip O Berry. It is a huge technology school, which also offers, Engineering and Medical Academies. I am currently in my last year here, I did follow through with the medical academy. I am in my last medical class I need. I really enjoyed being able to take these classes here. It has really opened my eyes to what it really is like being in the medical field and the obligations we have. This is just the beginning of the start of my medical career. I will go on until my title is Dr.

As a child , my father would often allow me to go with him to work, at his hospital on my days off from school. I would walk through the halls silently following the doctors and listening to all that's said and how they helped or will help the patients. I remember asking my dad how each equipment works and him explaining them to me. My curiosity evolved when I entered high school and learned of the opportunity to become a Certified Nurse Assistant, before officially graduating. I waited three years and the summer of my junior year I took the program and got my certification. Which is why I plan to major in Health and Human sciences at USC. I believe that my major will best set me on the track to becoming a Cardiothoracic surgeon. I am also

Another career that I have interest in is being a surgeon. To become a surgeon an individual must complete four years of medical school, two years of internship, and two years of residency (The College Board). This is a huge disadvantage to this career. An advantage that this career has to offer is that being a surgeon you are able to manage a team of

Knowledge and experience are key to life as well as a career in orthopedic surgery. The educational path to becoming an orthopedic surgeon is long and difficult because it requires a high scholastic aptitude, mechanical ability, a high degree of manual dexterity, and excellent three-dimensional visualization skills (Career in Orthopaedics). Naturally one would expect such characteristics for such a prestigious career in the medical field. The educational path to becoming an orthopedic surgeon starts in high school. “An aspiring orthopedic should start preparing in high school with AP and international baccalaureate courses in science and math, plus related extracurricular activities such as volunteering at a medical center or blood drive” (Brick). The end of high school marks the beginning of eight challenging and competitive years amongst the brightest students around to be admitted to medical school and then succeed and graduate medical school.

I have wanted to be a doctor for as long as I can remember. In like manner, I have always had a fascination with the human body. Yet, that fascination was driven even further when I bought my first medical textbooks and studied anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology. I studied those two books in-depth, learning latin root words and suffixes such as -ectomy, hyper-, -osis, epi-, and so forth. From these books, I was able to understand basic medical words, and understand some of the medical jargon that doctors spoke.

Already coming from a family with a background in the health professions field, I pretty much had a view of what it would be like in the medical field. Going back to my senior year, I had alot of medical experiences that I enjoyed. I enrolled in a special medical program, Aurora LIGHTS, in my highschool in which I shadowed many physicians, physician assistants, dental assistants, midwives and so on. It was challenging and overwhelming at the same time. I got to help people everyday.

After I graduated high school, I plan to be in college for 8 to 10 years. I probably will be in undergraduate school for 4 years, and be in medical school for 4 years. I will also have to be in internship and residency programs for 3 to 8 years. Then I will have to pass a test so I can get my licenses.

The first big hurdle is getting into medical school, whether this means getting a good score on the MCAT or gaining clinical experience. Dr. Grande told us, “Do something challenging or something that you don’t like. Get dirty.” Frankly, this scared me. It is hard to go out of your comfort zone and do something that you might not enjoy. The next hurdle is getting through medical school. Dr. Chakraborty mentioned that the course load of medical school is similar to taking 30 to 40 credits. I knew medical school would be hard, but putting it into perspective this way gives it a whole new meaning. The long hours and sleepless nights of residency that some physicians mentioned also made me nervous. Finally, something Dr. Jagadeesan rang with me. He said he “realized how powerless a doctor can be at times.” Being in a situation where you are not able to do anything in your power to help somebody is distressing; however, it is a reality for many physicians. Overall, there are quite a few obstacles to face on the journey to becoming a physician, but I am determined to get

Ever since I went to the hospital in fourth grade, I knew I wanted to have a career in the medical field. After highschool, I plan to go to college and then pursue my job in the healthcare world. My goal is to be successful doing the job that I love. To achieve my goal, I have good people skills and like working with others, and I have done a lot of group work, which will help me in the future. Getting into a group called Club Scrub, a learning experience about different medical careers located at the Monroe Hospital, will also help be choose which specific medical career I want.

I have always aspired to become a surgeon, because of the everyday challenges that they get to come in contact with, and the opportunity to change and save lives. I have gone to Campamento, Olancho, Honduras for a week every summer for five years. While in Honduras, I got to work along side other missionaries for the Christian Relief Fund, building houses and helping in a local day care. I was exposed to many children that I have grown close to, while going back every year. My experience with children in another country and experience with children in the United States, by babysitting for friends and family, has continued to influence my decision to pursue a career in Pediatircs. Different circumstances that I have seen children involved in, with the situations and environments I have been exposed to, has made me realize that I could be able to leave a lasting impact on the children that I will treat. No matter how a child’s home life, they deserve to receive that best and attentive care, and I want to be able to give them that.