Gynecology Personal Statement

I had to opportunity to shadow Dr. Brooke Winner on December 2, 2016, from the hours of ten o 'clock to two-thirty. She is an OBGYN with her speciality areas being in Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Surgery, and Robotic Surgery. Upon entering her office at 1110 Highlands Plaza East, suite #220, I was directed to the second floor where one of the office managers placed me inside of her office, that she shared with another OBGYN, a male, named Dr. Biest. Upon her arrival to meet up with me, she smiled while holding one finger up, and speedily accounted one of her patient’s information into a tape recorder. It was a surreal event to watch.

The leader in the field I chose is Marisa R. Adelman. Dr. Adelman is a womenś health doctor that works as an minimally invasive gynecologic surgery consultant and obstetrician for the institution. Dr. Adelman provides medical and surgical treatments for issue with the baby and mother, she is trained in advanced laparoscopic techniques, as well as the use of the da Vinci robot. Dr. Adelman’s Research interests are in electrosurgical devices and technique, and surgical curriculum development for resident education.

She was first seen on November 10, 2103, but this report was intentionally delayed until the results from the endometrial biopsy where obtained.

Photo # 1 exhibits a Physician who specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology. As you can see from the photo, the physician is the one who is holding the yellow handled cautery while performing a cesarean section on a 39 week old mother. The Physician has completed several years of school. In order to even become a physician they must complete a four-year undergraduate degree, such as a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology. Students may consider taking courses in biology, chemistry, and anatomy and physiology. They must also pass the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) to gain entry into medical school. The next course is to complete a 4-year medical school program, internship and residency in a hospital. An internship is usually a year long, while a medical residency may last between 3-7 years. Finally they must receive a state licensure this is mandatory, licensure requires passing the United States Medical Licensing Examination in order to be an OB-GYN.

It is the intellectual challenge every day and the opportunity to provide continuous care for the patients that make internal medicine extremely appealing to me. I believe that with the knowledge that internal medicine residency would provide me with; I could address the patient’s emotional needs as well as their medical needs. I have been inspired by my attending during my rotations. I rotated for two months with him, during which I realized that in spite of the limited time he had, he always took the time to explain and give support to his patients. He had to manage inpatients as well as ICU patients simultaneously, but he always knew how to manage the patients and support their families in addition to teaching us.

I have always been interested in the healthcare field, but it was not until my senior year in high school that I found obstetrics and women’s health. Now for the past four years, I have committed myself to the field, searching and seizing all the possible opportunities to experience the discipline. My love of the field has grown deeper and deeper and I hope to continue to pursue a medical doctorate specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. In the future, I hope to open my own obstetrics and gynecological practice in my hometown of Ithaca, NY. Currently there is only one OB-GYN practice in all of Ithaca and thus women have limited choice in who their doctors are. The OB-GYN practice in Ithaca currently has a monopoly. Having

I also was able to do Leopold’s maneuver during before the vaginal birth to determine the alignment of the baby. I think the clinicals reinforced prior knowledge more than learning anything new.

It is easy to see that the medical abilities and tools we had 50 years ago are nothing in comparison to what we have today. Among these advances has been the extent to which we can prevent illness and disability. Fetal surgery first emerged in the 1980’s by Dr Michael Harrison aka “the father of fetal surgery,” when he decided to look into ways doctors could fix certain defects before birth to avoid their inevitable, devastating consequences. It has since expanded its practice to a number of hospitals across the country, although it is still an uncommon procedure. It involves opening up the mother 's uterus (just as a doctor would during a caesarean section) so that the fetus is exposed as much as needed to be operated on. The fetus is then put back and the uterus is closed until it is time for the mother to go into labor. The fetus is never detached from the mother and is essentially being operated on while inside the womb (Smajdor). While it may seem like a positive life changing procedure, there are many perspectives out there that support

As a volunteer, I boxed items such as, latex gloves, masks, and shoe covers so that they could be sent to communities in need of those items. Before GlobeMed, I was oblivious to the fact that many countries deliver medical care without basic medical supplies. In addition to volunteering at GlobeMed, I had the opportunity to sit in on a lecture by Dr. Bethany Caruso who discussed the impact of menstruation on adolescent girls in underserved populations. Being that I am majoring in biology, I for some reason only thought of menstruation from a biological standpoint. This lecture was very impactful to me because, as a woman I am cognizant of the toll that menstruation can take on a young lady’s body. It was not until Dr. Caruso’s lecture that I was apprised of how menstruation—depending on the location—could be a societal issue. As an aspiring medical doctor, I believe that it is paramount to not only understand the human body and the conditions that it may face, but to also understand how environment and location plays a component in these

When I think of medicine I think of diversity. The medical field contains a multiplicity of individuals, culture, and exchange; exposure to the Guatemalan culture offers a plethora of experience that allows me to build on personal growth, educational enhancements, and the opportunity to make a difference. The availability of this program through the Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine is a blessing as well as a prayer answered for the prospect to experience the world beyond the borders of the United Stares.

Modern medicine continues to bring new technology to its patients and is steering in the direction of “Science Fiction” in some areas. Every individual has to decide if prenatal testing “works” for them, if the result is worth the risk of induced stress, miscarriage and/or fetal limb abnormalities. Psalm 127:3 in the Bible says, “Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a

As the controversy continues for women in the workforce, this research will explain how women today are breaking through the glass in the field of a male dominated profession of surgery. Although it will be limited only to women who have completed college with a bachelor’s degree and have had extensive education in the medical field, it serves as a foundation as I call into question why the role of women in the field of surgery have not become more prominent. Since I, myself want to go into the medical field, I am curious as to how this glass ceiling will affect me as well. Exploring further to what is causing the glass ceiling within the field of surgery will help readers gain a more understanding view as to why it exists and why perpetuating this cycle is harmful to society (O’Sullivan). I want to focus my research on how the grueling field of surgery can halt motherhood temporary and how female surgeons have transcended society’s bounds to overcome the negative stigma of doing both. I also want to research why that regardless of a female’s qualifications in the field, it still affects their equal opportunity evident through their salary discrepancies and promotional positions and the consequence of a salary gap (The

When I was younger, I never imagined myself finding a career in the medical field. I never thought of myself putting that much responsibility and pressure on my shoulders. I always thought I’d be a teacher or an interior designer. It wasn’t until I had an experience with ultrasound that things clicked. I loved the idea of being able to help people in a noninvasive approach. I had never been fond of the idea of hurting people to help people. However, ultrasound is a fantastic method of discovering a problem without any pain or little discomfort on the patient’s behalf. Six years later, here I stand ready to graduate from one of the best sonography programs in the country.

Abnormal and excessive enlargement of male breasts.. This may be distressing to many men because gynecomastia can be referred to as “man boobs.” Most men avoid taking their shirts off and avoid bathing suit season.

Annually about 210 thousands women give birth in Jordan (CSPD, 2014). Childbirth is a significant event in women’s lives. It is a complex and subjective experience. For many women childbirth is a positive experience, enabled them to gain sense of mastery, elation, and accomplishment (Callister, 2006). In contrast, other women described it as negative experience, that is painful, and associated with feelings of fear, anxiety, anger, and insecurity (Owesis, 2009; Krepia, Tasaloglidou, Pschogiou, &Juikunen, 2011; Bryanton,Gagnon, &Hatem, 2008; Goodman, Mackey, &Tavkoli, 2004). Jordanian women in particular described childbirth as ………………………………………………….. (Khalaf & Calister, 1997)