Internal Medicine Residency Personal Statement

My first exposure to the healthcare field was in the United States Army, Medical Corps as a Healthcare Specialist (68W). This occupation is more well-known as a Combat Medic. My military occupational specialty (MOS) turned me into a proud healthcare provider and fostered an environment where I developed a passion for medicine and helping others. My experiences and training prepared me to provided treatment to patients and aiding the directing physician.

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.

I am drawn to family medicine by this same appreciation for humanism that is evident to me among practitioners in this field. I am similarly motivated and excited by the intellectual challenges, scope, and meaningfulness offered by a career in family medicine. I strive to join a residency program that will provide rigorous clinical training among a diverse patient population while offering extensive resident responsibility for patient care. I believe that a family medicine residency program will inspire me to excel and arm me with the tools I need to achieve my future goals. Upon completion of residency, I aim to devote myself to serving the underserved while dedicating time to conducting research and participating in community and medical

I come from a small rural town nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. My hometown is split down the middle by a set of railroad tracks. On the north side, one can find pristine neighborhoods, newer schools, most doctors’ offices, and the only hospital in town. The south side of the town stands as a stark contrast. On the south side, you no longer find the wealthy neighborhoods but rather dilapidated and condemned homes and housing projects. One seems to find abandoned buildings on every corner, many inhabited by those that have lost their homes. Limited help is coming for those who need it, mostly through churches and volunteer programs targeting the underserved. Many doctors, dentists, and nurses are giving their time and resources to help

It is a fact that we have a longer life expectancy than ever before. This has been achieved through years of thorough research, technological development, and most importantly resilient individuals. Doctors are constantly faced with different enigmas with no right or wrong answer. What first attracted me toward medicine was the desire to help and support, in particular, disadvantaged people. Coming from a country with an underdeveloped health care system has made me realised the impact it has on people’s life.

As a former college athlete and the daughter of a veteran, I was always infatuated with the idea of staying physically fit. However, when I began working as a medical scribe at a Family Medicine clinic and interacting with many patients living with a pattern of chronic illnesses such as Diabetes Mellitus and Coronary Artery Disease, I realized that many people did not share these same ideas and passion for physical activity and disease and injury prevention. Talking to these patients and their families, I realized that most of their diseases were life threatening and costly, yet what if these patients had taken steps to prevent their illnesses through exercise and diet, would heart disease still be the leading cause of death in the U.S. today? If we could lessen tobacco prevalence,

When I first came across the Medical Mentorship Program, I couldn’t believe what I was reading. I had finally found a program available to high school students that allows them to shadow physicians, be mentored, and most importantly, embodies volunteerism! After hours of research to find shadowing opportunities, the Medical Mentorship Program was an absolute answered prayer. I’m applying so I can be taught from a willing health professional who not only cares about their own job, but about inspiring and instructing youth. That in itself speaks a lot about the program and the Woodlands & Lakeside Hospitals. This opportunity will give me an in depth perspective into the medical field, and I believe will push me even further to live

I am applying to the MD/MPH program after experiencing four years of undergraduate coursework to receive a degree in public health. The coursework as an undergraduate greatly drew my interest to things such as epidemiology, microbiology, environmental health, and global health. I was introduced to the importance of population health and preventative care, as well as the social aspects of health and the disparities stratified across populations. I believe that the rigorous undergraduate coursework I completed exemplifies my competence in terms of public health and suitability as a candidate for an MPH. I also had opportunities to have real-world experience related to public health, more specifically I have worked as an infectious epidemiology

Over the years of medical practice, I always enjoyed my role as an internist, in every level of my capacity. The broad scope of the field increased my interest and curiosity, and I feel myself more motivated and responsible for learning the art of diagnosis, evaluation and management of the patients in the most effective ways to make their lives better. This strong desire encourages me to choose the field of internal medicine as my career, with the vision to empower the ailing with knowledge and serve deprives in the community. The field of medicine demands devoted study life and endless practice to be a good clinician. The clinical evidences and guidelines are continuously changing for the betterment of patient care and to decrease the morbidity and mortality.

I was born and raised in remote Nepal. We didn’t have infrastructure such as electricity, transportations, and communication, amongst others. It was a whole day’s walk to reach the nearest health center from my village. I grew up walking for about 4 hours daily carrying a heavy bag of books just to go to school. Growing up in such hardship was difficult but I preserved.

Ever since I was a little girl, I have been interested in the field of medicine. Specifically, I want to be a Physician Assistant and work in a Pediatric Hospital. My Mother is a huge influence on my choice to pursue this career. She was a Firefighter and a Paramedic but recently decided to go back to college for a Bachelors in Psychology to become a Physical Therapist. An area of specialization in medicine that interests me is Emergency Pediatric Care. This area interests me because I love children and want to be able to help kids who have been ill or injured. When I was younger, I went to the hospital with my younger cousin Kylie. She suffers from cerebral palsy and I remember watching the doctors taking care and making sure Kylie was comfortable

Many years ago, my mom brought home a personal computer to help my sister with her computer science course. One day, the computer crashed and stopped working. I have always been a curious person and love solving problems, so naturally I wanted to know what exactly went wrong. Having no previous experience with computers, this was a new challenge, and I was excited about it. I spent hours trying to figure out the problem and to rule out the possibilities; I was focused and determined and wouldn't budge from my place until it was fixed. Finally, I managed to fix the problem. I find internal medicine not too different from my experience with computers. Internists are exposed to a diversity of patients with problems ranging from simple to complex, which requires the same qualities like focus, dedication and determination to solve these problems. No other specialty offers such a vast array of learning opportunities and challenges; the learning process

Adversity has only improved my tenacity, focus, endurance, and problem solving abilities. Various circumstances have affected my academic performance negatively, but I use that as motivation to continually improve myself. I want to be a part of the solution to the family physician shortage and serve the community in the most effective way. My drive to improve the lives of others will help propel me through the difficulties of medical school and beyond. The personal experience I have with my immersion in the field of primary care gives me unique characteristics that will translate into creating a successful physician that focuses on building meaningful relationships with patients. I continually witness how my grandfather is positively impacting the community through medicine and it is my goal to be granted an opportunity to do the same. My belief in lifelong learning and continual self-improvement consistently drives me towards the study of medicine. Because of my life experiences, I now have the balance, endurance, clarity, and tenacity needed to be a successful medical

I personally like being exposed to a wide spectrum of academic subjects. By exploring different topics exposes me more into ideologies, beliefs and into a more into distinctive perspectives. I have been exposed to the medical field throughout Weill Cornell Youth Scholars program. I’ve learned that one’s motivation has to be strong or a person will break under pressure. Although I acknowledge that the journey will not be smooth, I maintain a confidence and the ultimate stage for within myself needed for obtaining excellence and in-between the individual has to maintain successive patience, perseverance and prudence.

I’m interested in the medical field; cardiology and/or a General GP practitioner. A cardiologist is a doctor with special training in the act of finding, treating as well as preventing diseases associated with the heart and or blood vessels. A GP is a general practitioner who does not specialise in a particular area in medicine. General Practitioners provide routine health care and assessment of illnesses and injuries.