Biomedical Science Personal Statement

My community service work at County Hospital is to care for the rudimentary needs of each patient. My goals are to provide inspiration during the healing process, teach kindness and compassion, and discover my own abilities for empathy. "Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I'll try again to tomorrow (Mary Anne Radmacher)." My hope as a volunteer is to help each patient find that voice, find that courage to go forward.

This plays into my big dreams and curiosity. Learning is the front-runner on my list of favorites. However, learning about biology has unceasingly had the dearest place in my heart, stemming from my first biology class freshman year. In addition to my passion for biology, I also have a passion for helping people. These two passions go hand-in-hand in my recent discovery of what I really want to do: I want to be a medical scientist. This dream may seem quite far-fetched, but, as it stands, it really is my main goal. This summer, I even worked in the East Tennessee State University biology department, where I even further confirmed my love for biology and working in a laboratory setting. Furthermore, this year, I will step up to become one of the presidents of a club I have held very dear throughout high school due to their dedication to helping the surrounding community, student council. After high school, I have a goal to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In summary, two of my biggest passions are learning and making a

The field of biomedical research has always fascinated me. I am most interested in your Department of Biotechnology. The almost-limitless advances in the field have opened up new and exciting opportunities, opportunities that I wish to participate in. Nowadays one has to have the perfect combination of theory and practical knowledge. Biomedical research is one of the most important scientific fields today and is beneficial not only to the individual, but to society as well.

I have always had a love for building and creating. My parents have instilled in me that hard work is how you get to your goals. I hope to attend Clemson University in the fall. I want to obtain a masters in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering with either a focus in testing and or robotic prosthesis. I have worked vigorously my whole high school career to set myself up for success no matter what path I decide to take.

The idea of applying engineering principles to medicine to resolve patient-life inconveniences has always held a fascination for me. The first thought of doing biomedical engineering was inspired by a blind man crossing road with a walking stick, finding his ways through a crowd near the college. Possibility of him restoring sight intrigues me to look into the current treatments for blind people. From conventional walking stick to Brainport V100, stem cells treatment and the invention of bionic eyes recently, I was convinced that regaining sight is no longer impossible for majority of blind people. A further research on bionic eyes mechanism gave me a full comprehension on how retina be stimulated electrically in responding to visual input by electrical device implant.

The Masters of Biomedical Sciences at Duke University School of Medicine will help me enhance my professional and scientific knowledge toward my preparation into medical school. This program will allow me to immerse myself in a patient-centered service learning to further prepare me to tackle future rigorous medical obstacles in medical school and as a future physician. I’m looking forward to working with a diverse group of individuals who also have the same aspirations and values. Taking an oath to help the health of a patient you encounter in need, is a selfless act I aspire to obtain. I have the love and empathy to care for another human being which has provided me with the passion and tenacity to have empiricism this far in my medical journey

As a Biomedical Science major, I have continued to pursue my interest for the fields of science and medicine. In doing so, I have learned a great deal about my personal interests and what I am passionate about. Conducting undergraduate research has played a large role in this. Through managing my own projects or working under a primary investigator to aid them in their own, I have learned that I enjoy the laboratory setting and the opportunity for exploration it provides. In addition, my experiences outside of the class room, so to speak, have also continue to provide me with inspiration for pursuing a career within the field science, specifically pertaining to medicine.

I was walking alongside my mother to a grocery store when I saw a war veteran with an amputated leg sitting in a wheelchair. Being a curious five-year-old boy, I asked my mother, ''Why can't that man walk like us?"     She replied, ''It's because he has no leg."    

Going to college, I am going to pursue either a Biomedical Engineering or Biology degree. I would like to pursue such a degree because the field of math and science has resonated with me ever since I started learning. But, specifically, I take a profound interest in the field of biology because I enjoy learning about the inner workings of living things and exploring the way in which life has come to be. Moreover, I love experimenting with the scientific method and using my creativity to solve problems along the way and forming conclusions. In the real world, a Biomedical Engineer has to be innovative in order to come up with the best products to boost productivity and effectiveness for medical professionals and their patients.

Research is an important part of my educational career and will be vital to my goal of getting into medical school. Being a part of a biomedical research team has been a goal of mine since learning more about it from my advisor. As a Junior at Rutgers University, I have been provided with the opportunity of learning from classes like Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry which have enabled me to consider getting an MD-PhD in Biomedical Sciences. These classes focused on how biological systems interact with each other and their environment and how these biological and chemical interactions affect our daily lives. Thus, in order to apply the knowledge that I have learned to a real-world setting, I am applying to a summer research program like Summer

Attending California State University Channel Islands has made me more enthusiastic and more passionate about my studies. I have always had an interest in the sciences because it has always satisfied my curiosity and it has the answers to cool things, like how some bacteria is bad for us and how some bacteria is good for us. Some of the questions that science answers for us can help humanity, like finding cures for diseases, which is why I find science so interesting because there will always be something new to study. I find it fascinating that I can learn the reasoning and how things happen through science. I have especially become more passionate with my studies in the science department because I would like to work in the medical field

Hoping to supply myself with some sense of direction my junior year, I explored a variety of majors and came across Biomedical Engineering: a unique combination of engineering principles and an understanding of the human body. It is a field that compliments both my mathematical skills and my passion for service. Furthermore, I have chosen Vanderbilt University because it offers an unparalleled program commensurate with my values, in that it will enrich a “sense of creativity” and instill a “commitment to service and creative expression” in its students. Interested in both mathematics and human anatomy, I decided to select a major that would suit my varied interests. The scientific perspective provides me with the chance to satisfy my curiosity

In elementary school, I remember learning about the “Renaissance Men” of history; people like Leonardo da Vinci and Benjamin Franklin, who were scientists, artists, engineers, and so much more. I knew very early on that I wanted to be like these historical figures, as a Renaissance Woman. It never occurred to me that I was following a concept that was exclusive to men. In high school, alongside the math and science skills that led to my engineering major, I developed a love and practice of the arts.

I aspire to pursue Biomedical Engineering as my life's pursuit as I desire to follow both of my passions. Biomedical Engineering integrates my passions of science and mechanics which was vastly influenced by my upbringing and education. From a young age, my father instilled in me my gift for mechanics. My father indoctrinated me with skills such as electrical characteristics, how to manipulate tools and how to build and fix items. As I grew up, I applied that knowledge to build various components such as a Lego car and house wired with lights, and a fan.

I chose to major in biology because it corresponds greatly to my career goal, becoming a physician. My interest in biology started in high school. I’ve always been fascinated by the interconnectedness of all living things. I took an AP biology class to strengthen my knowledge in this subject. Biology is the study of life and is conveniently the perfect introduction to becoming a physician.