Clinical Neuropsychologist Personal Statement

There are countless reasons why I have chosen Xavier University of Louisiana. Xavier will guide me to exceed all of my expectations with plenty of effort, focus, and determination. One of my main reasons for coming to Xavier is the wonderful biology pre-med program. I know that Xavier's dedicated faculty has helped many African Americans attain their goals of completing medical school. Whether a professor teaches an essential concept or an academic advisor assists with application processes, Xavier has all of the resources I will need to go to medical school. Going into Xavier, my expectations include becoming an ideal candidate for medical school to become a dermatologist or pediatrician. I plan to meet this expectation through rigorous

Stephen Correia is a psychologist in the state of Rhode Island. He started his education at Manhattenville College in Purchase, NY, but transferred after a year to University of Rhode Island. He graduated from University of Rhode Island in 1982 with an undergraduate Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Twelve years later he continued his education going back to University of Rhode Island. This time he was going for his graduate degree in Psychology. He graduated four years later with a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology. Right after, he pursued his Doctor of Philosophy degree continuing at University of Rhode Island. He graduated in 2001 for the third time from the University of Rhode Island with a Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical

My interest in the human brain really began my junior year of high school when I took AP Psychology. I could not get enough of learning about how and why we function on a day to day basis, which can be looked at from multiple perspectives including from a biological angle. It amazed me then, and still amazes me today, that a complex network of neurons which fire electrochemical signals is the basis of every action we do on a day to day basis. This idea sparked my passion for learning more about the nervous system and how it functions, and is an interest which remains with me to this day. This same year of high school I also fell in love with Chemistry and Anatomy/Physiology, both of which applied in some capacity to AP Psychology as well. Ultimately

The parts of the brain that are most at risk for traumatic brain injury are the frontal lobe and the temporal lobe. This may be attributed to the fact that they are up against rigid bone. The structure of the skull positioned anterior to the neck allows for greater distances and variances of movement. The frontal lobe influences personality, planning, initiating, and organizing; all of which that are needed for high level cognitive functioning. Damage to the frontal lobe may result in changes in an individual's personality and lower level organizing. Moreover, the temporal lobe is

Graduating the University of Texas with a Master’s in Counseling Psychology would be a dream come true. I strongly believe this program will give me the tools I need to become an excellent counselor and to launch me to the next level of my career and life. Counseling humans in trouble and curing my thirst for knowledge are my goals which I am sure this program will help me achieve. I can’t wait for my future to take off as I gain more knowledge and pave the way to becoming an excellent counselor for anyone that needs my help as I was helped when I was a young

After high school, I hope to attend Georgetown University. While at Georgetown, I plan to major in neurobiology while taking the premedical track. Also, I plan on applying to the Early Assurance Program during my sophomore year at Georgetown University. My long term career goal is to become a top neurosurgeon, and as you probably know, it is no easy task. I’ve done the necessary research on the career option, and it would take me approximately fifteen more years of schooling. Fifteen years of school would seem daunting to almost anyone, but it’s all worth it do something you love.

During my time at The University of Texas at Arlington I plan to achieve my goals of becoming successful academically all while being voluntarily active in the UTA community to better benefit the university. Ultimately, my goal is to be admitted to medical school by the time I graduate. The biology degree that I am working to receive will pay dividends towards my personal goals of becoming an exceptional medical school applicant. As I move on in life, the lessons learned from both the medical institution I am fortunate enough to be admitted to and UTA will serve me in the primary aspect of my life goal and that is to help those in need. Coming from a third world country with helpless citizens, poor sanitary conditions, and subpar health standards

It is my strong desire to attend Fielding Graduate University APA (American Psychological Association) accredited doctoral program in clinical psychology. I have always been intrigued by the human mind for as long as I can remember, specifically the psychopathology of it. I truly enjoy conducting psychological research, learning about psychopathology and how to treat it. While conducting research and learning, it is important to remember that the purpose of psychology isn’t to predict a person’s thoughts, actions, and behaviors, but to understand them. There are dozens of events that occurred in my twenty-five years of life that led me to this meaningful choice of pursuing a doctorate. The two most significant events were when I was in the

Currently, our world is transforming rapidly to be more accepting of differences and learning to celebrate what makes people unique. This occurred through small strategic wins around the globe when people fought for what they believed in. I have faith that everyone can positively impact the people around them in a meaningful manner. Combining my past experiences and my aspiration to better the world, my dream is to go into the medical field. I would like to do research and study the human nervous system, searching for and finding a way to cure neurological disorders. I have prepared myself through science classes, AP exams, attending health/medical conferences, and volunteering at the Eagle Ridge Hospital, always pushing myself to excel at everything I tried. I received high marks alongside 5s on every AP exam I took. This past December, I was even chosen to attend the Mini-Med Operations Conference which took place at the BC Children’s Hospital. There, I learned about the world of surgery and how surgeons can aid developing countries. It covered topics such as Global Surgery and mental health.

I grew up hearing about Maya Angelou and all the wonderful accomplishments she made when I participated in the Zeta Phi Beta Youth Sorority. Although she is an AKA, she is looked up to by all sororities for the courageous movements she participated in. Not only did she use her wisdom for the benefit of her career, but she gave back to those in need of assistance. I hold these tributes very close to myself as well. I wish not to only succeed, but I dream to help others around me and give back to the community. Once I get a degree in Biology Pre-Med, I’d like to go to medical school to specialize in gynecology and obstetrics. After witnessing my mother struggle being a single parent and the death of my brother, I decided I wanted to someday open

I have always been thrilled by what goes around in people’s minds, but it was at the age of fifteen that I was first attracted to the field of psychology and particularly to clinical psychology. It was mainly because I read my favorite book When Nietzsche Wept by Irvin Yalom. This novel had a personal impact on me, as someone I know was dealing with depression, migraines, insecurities and suicidal tendencies same as happens so in the book’s characters.

Neuropsychology is the study of brain-behavior relationships (Barkley, 1983). It is the scientific study of the association between the different structures and physiological processes of the nervous system and the behavior of organisms (Barkley, 1983). The focus of this particular field in psychology is not just pertaining to humans as research on infrahumans consistently provides simple scientific information and data from which research ideas on humans will be drawn/ concluded from (Barkley, 1983). For example, research that was conducted on rats involved giving amphetamines to the rats with given closed head injuries yielded the option of exploring the use of stimulant drugs in helping the recovery of adults and children that have experienced accidental closed head trauma (Barkley, 1983). The field includes the study of developmental changes of the nervous system and it’s behavioral parallels as well as the effects of experimental and also accidental changes of the nervous system on the behavior of an individual (Barkley, 1983).

Equally important to the characteristics of a mentally healthy individual, in today’s fast-paced world, is the psychological health of the brain, the genetic, biological and environmental factors that play an integral role in general wellness.

This, I led me too a love of psychology. How wonderful was it that there was a whole science devoted just to that one mystical organ? Studying the brain, we can unlock the doors to human

The neuropsychological evaluations include assessments on functions such as higher cortical functions as memory, attention and concentration, visuospatial abilities, speech-language functioning, and mental processing.The neurological specialist conducts an evaluation that is designed to permit logical inferences to be drawn regarding the structural and functional characteristics of a patient's brain by evaluating his or her behavior in response to comprehensive testing. When conducting a neuropsychological evaluation ethically the patient is required to provide consent for any medical research or medical intervention. The dilemma arises when the research or intervention can benefit the patients present or future and no patient should be disqualified