Emory's School Of Medicine MD Program: Case Study

The healthcare sector offers a variety of professional opportunities that include pediatric, geriatrics, public policy and many other areas in which I hope to make a impact towards. I have always been intrigued by medicine and continue to gain more interest in public health. In the future, I desire to combine both medicine and public health by participating in an MD and MPH program. My experiences and education provide me with constant motivation in achieving my goals.

I first realized my passion for health promotion and disease prevention the summer following my first year of college. I had the privilege of attending the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP), which introduced me to numerous healthcare professionals. During the program, many of the professionals shared their stories about why they choose the profession, and with each story, I began to reflect deeply on my own background and what drew me to medicine. It was not until an emergency medicine physician spoke about his experiences, that allowed me to fully understand connecting my background to my future. The physician mentioned growing up in D.C., which brought to mind my family in D.C. It had been almost a year since my grandmother

I am applying to the Carver College of Medicine because of its commitment to meeting community needs and advancing medicine through research. Growing up in a rural Midwestern community with hundreds of uninsured residents has helped me to understand the importance of meeting community needs. Until 2010, emergency rooms were the primary source of medical care for many uninsured residents; therefore, concerned medical professionals opened the C.A.R.E. Clinic for the uninsured. As a 5 year clinic volunteer, I have witnessed the improvement of the mental and physical health of these hard working uninsured citizens. I also saw the success of medical professionals and community members coming together to solve an important problem. In addition, through organometallic and lupus research I learned the importance of critical questioning, hypothesizing, and analytical thinking. Refining these skills for patient diagnosis and medical advancement is essential to becoming a successful physician. Therefore, I believe the strong Medical Student Research program will give me this opportunity. I would be honored to work with physicians such as Dr. Bishop on intestinal diseases, because I have seen how IBD can decrease quality of life. Dr. Wehby’s work on the economics of healthcare is also fascinating to me as an economics major as it

All of the University of Tennessee physicians, residents, and students I have interacted with have welcomed me and quickly taken me under their wing. Their desire to teach, mentor, and serve has astonished me and made certain my desire to be a part of such an admirable academic group. With quality guidance and mentorship from the University of Tennessee, I am certain that I will be ready to undertake any challenge my medical career throws at

I chose to apply to Georgetown University School of Medicine as I am extremely believe my medical education would significantly benefit from your mission to cure the whole person and the Population Health Scholar Track. First, I am interested in the cura personalis curriculum as it will give me the ability to think critically about the entire person as I worked towards achieving my goal of being a physician with a speciality in addiction medicine. In caring for patients, it is evident that looking at the entire person is crucial for patient care. Recently, I stepped into this role during an encounter with a 16-year-old female patient with knee pain and a BMI of 42.

While applying to medical school, it is vital to select schools that will provide a conducive environment for not only academic and professional success, but also personal growth and happiness. I chose to apply to the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix (UACOMP) because the school’s values align closely with my own, and the school’s culture will provide a helpful climate for fostering my personal and professional development.

My decision to apply to PSUCOM was markedly influenced by the direct student involvement with the central Pennsylvania community. The fact that PSUCOM has a strong community engagement dovetails perfectly with my interest to work with medically underserved and economically disadvantaged community. Another unique quality that I admire about PSUCOM is its supportive and nurturing environment that allows students to make connections, learn, and grow as a future physician. As a result, making connections with other students will allow me to understand and embrace the cultural diversity of others. Overall, I strongly feel that this medical program has the most to offer in terms of academic excellence, diversity, innovation, community-focus, and

Rush Medical College is located in an urban area which serves a diverse population. I would join the Latino Medical Student Association to increase my support during medical school and to also network with other students with similar interests. The opportunities for volunteering in underserved communities at RMC such as the RCSIP would allow to me to utilize the skills and knowledge gained in medical school to serve the healthcare needs of the underserved in Chicago. My interests in this program stems from my multicultural background. Although I am both Mexican and Polish, I identify with my Mexican culture more due to being raised throughout the majority of my life in southwest Chicago. The experiences and opportunities I was afforded during

As one embarks on the path to becoming a physician, we face many challenges along the way. For some of us, we may become exposed to the realities of medicine through shadowing and volunteering and then realizing we lack interest in dealing with patients or spending hours upon hours in a hospital. Some may come to discover that they do not possess the time and patience to go through

I chose Wayne State School of Medicine because its vision resonates with my values and career goals.

To make a final decision about whether biology is the right major for me and the University of Miami is fathomable, I had to do a little research. I interviewed three people to give me a broader perspective about majoring in biology and possibly pursuing the major at the University of Miami. I toured the campus in person and virtually to get a feel for the 4-year university I may be attending. Also, I searched for medical schools to help me decide if majoring in biology would benefit me, what I need to get into medical school and what I want in a medical school.

As the first medical school founded within a hospital, SUNY Downstate has a particular focus on early clinical exposure and teaching at the bedside. With many affiliated hospitals in which to complete my rotations, I will be exposed to a variety of medical conditions and clinical experiences as well as patients of different races, ethnicities, religions and socioeconomic backgrounds. I believe attending Downstate will prepare me to become a physician with strong clinical skills who’s ready to serve all patient

Having grown up in Michigan, I have become passionate about serving this community. Many of my experiences, including shadowing, research, and my internship at the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP), have educated me about the unique healthcare issues and opportunities in Michigan. Through shadowing, I have been exposed to the multiple community settings a physician can practice in, such as rural or inner-city communities. These settings all have their unique advantages and challenges and being exposed to them during my undergraduate career has given me a holistic view of health care needs in Michigan. As an intern at MAFP, I have developed my intra-professional skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with others. Lastly,

The principles I prize most namely, critical thinking, curiosity and kindness are built into both the University of Arizona College of Medicine’s mission statement and the practical ideals of integrative medicine. I hope to further UACOM’s mission by achieving my goal of becoming a physician in the field of integrative medicine. Integrative medicine lends its principles nicely to the practice of primary care and prioritizes treatments, both conventional and alternative, based on their scientifically proven merit. It philosophically aligns with the idea of a physician being “a friend with special knowledge” as John Steinbeck once wrote and has been proven to be more cost effective, less invasive and generally more helpful that conventional medicine

Rush Medical School's emphasis on community care and global health are very important characteristics that appeal to me because they will provide me with many opportunities to give care and service to underprivileged communities – something that my grandparents never had. Also, the Student Summer Research Fellowships at Rush Medical University will allow me to get involved with a community care and primary care project, the two fields I see myself pursuing in future. Another aspect that I look forward to is the Rush Initiative for Global Health Thinking. I feel that this is a brilliant platform because my faculty, peers, and I would be able to discuss the current state and role of medicine in the world, which is not only beneficial for the