Internist Personal Statement

Internal medicine physicians provide compassionate care across the spectrum from optimal health to complex illness. They are specially trained to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases that affect adults. In fact, internists are often called upon to act as consultants to other physicians to help solve puzzling diagnostic problems.

When my friends and family members turned to me seeking advice on variedly different conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, Irritable bowel syndrome etc, it was time to discover the hidden Internist in me. It was enjoyable to educate them about their conditions and in turn watch them take charge of their own health. My true calling for Internal Medicine came later when my grandmother was diagnosed with terminal cancer last year. It was emotionally and psychologically a devastating time for us. Being the only doctor in my family I took on the task of keeping my emotions at check so that I could help my family cope during these difficult times.

The medical field is a career path that brings about many options and opportunities of great value. The noble idea of being a doctor tends to cloud the diligent studying and precise training that is actually required for this career. I have wanted to become a doctor since a very young age, and now that the opportunity is here for the taking, I have fully researched what it takes to succeed in this profession and various specialties of the practice. The road to a medical degree is one filled with thousands of notes, years of schooling, and many stressful nights, but the reward is one incomparable to any other. Saving people’s lives on a day-to-day basis has been one of my dreams for as long as I can remember, so the rigorous curriculum

An internist is a doctor of internal medicine with the ability to treat people who experience health issues pertaining to their internal organs or systems. Internists can specialize in extensive scopes of medicine such as cardiology, gastroenterology, and oncology. They can also provide a variety of treatments depending on the specific body system they specialize in. Because of this, I want to become an internist so I can impact the internal health and well being of others.

This interest evolved into a career goal as I recognized the role of internist as a detective, academic, team player, and compassionate physician. During my rotation in internal medicine and clerkship in cardiology, nephrology, and intensive care unit. I was impressed by the knowledge, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based practice of physicians trained in internal medicine. I discovered tremendous satisfaction in being with patients at the bedside, the challenge of managing multiple problems and keeping up with watch individual’s health maintenance, and privilege of participating in long-term care. During these rotations I discovered a love for teaching whether clarifying a test result for a patient pointing out interesting physical exam finding or discussing the art of case presentations with junior medical students, I find great satisfaction in sharing knowledge with

For the longest time, the medical field has grown as a part of me. I have been inspired to become a physician since my dad has been a long time patient of type II diabetes and kidney failure. This affected me because as a little girl, I would watch after his health by monitoring what he eats, giving him his insulin shots, and making sure he stays actively up on his feet. My father was the first to detect my natural interest in medicine and taking care of others, so he always kept me involved. What started off as projects in science fairs, turned into knowledge seeking state-wide competitions. My hobby of taking care of other people became a two hour volunteering shift at my high school nurses office. I started attending summer camps that were competitive to get into, and now my major in college is what I will use to get me where I need to be. Although I want to be an Emergency Room Physician, the general ‘doctor guideline’ includes but isn’t limited to common courses in the Bachelor of Sciences (i.e; Chemistry, Biological sciences, Physics, Human genetics). 4-year undergraduate degree program, an addition four years in medical school and a variation of 2-7 years in residency and fellowship (usually split 4:3 years or less)— this varies depending on specialization. Before the admissions of medical school, the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) must be taken and a high score must be achieved.

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.

“The American Dream is that any man or woman, despite his or her background, can change their circumstances and rise as high as they are willing to work.” Fabrizio Moreira Living the American dream with my husband, who is now a third-year resident physician. We started the journey together back in 2015 after we got married and moved to the United States looking for better future and brighter career. We both believed that obtaining a high-quality training in the United states is a goal to be achieved. I am determined to fulfill my dreams of becoming an internist, in an advanced medical system with the finest training possibilities.

I am a medical graduate from Viet Nam. I came to the United States with the goal to becoming one of the best internists. I have improved my medical knowledge through my studies at Kaplan Medical Center. After that, I obtained experiences in different healthcare settings such as The University of Florida, Health Shands hospital and Emergency and Trauma Center at Hackensack University Medical Center. At this time, I am working as an extern at a clinic in New Jesery and attending some conversational English courses at Seton Hall University. I appreciate the patient-physician relationship and team-approach which are central practice in healthcare of the US. I am conscientious, focused and persevering in what I am doing. I am helpful and respectful

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

Unlike surgeons or even nurses internist do not physically treat the patient. their job mostly consists of diagnosing the patient or finding out what's wrong with the patient.(“ Britannica School High”). According to the American college of physicians, “Internal medicine physicians are specialists who apply scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness.” (“Acponline”). Physicians are trained and equipped to handle with whatever issues patients present them with. No matter how common or rare, simple or complex it is their job to treat the patient to the best of their

My clinical placement for the fall 2016 is in the UW Health East Clinic’s Internal Medicine, which is located in 5249 E. Terrace Drive, Madison, WI. The UW East Clinic operates under the healthcare entities of the UW Medical Foundation. The purpose of this paper is to explore practice setting of the internal medicine and role of my preceptor.

As my journey in Internal Medicine continues, I envision myself with a career combining both hospitalist and outpatient care. I will continue my pursuit of lifelong learning to acquire the knowledge needed to provide the best care for my patients. I will take the holistic approach to treat, understand, and educate patients on proper management. If we treat patients based on their symptoms alone, I believe we are providing them with subpar service at most. Internal Medicine being the primary provider for patients, internists work with other medical professionals in order to provide the best care.

My time at medical school has been very fulfilling, emotional, and intellectually rewarding. After having the opportunity to rotate through many specialties as a medical student, I became fascinated in internal medicine and decided to continue my residency in this specialty. I believe internal medicine embodies what I envision a physician to be: compassionate, caring, and knowledgeable. I am looking forward to a career in internal medicine for the intellectual stimulation, the opportunity to provide continuous care for my patients, and the opportunity to be an advocate for both patients and fellow physicians. In addition, as an internist I may have the opportunity to pursue one of the subspecialities of the internal medicine in future, i.e. Rheumatology.

My decision to pursue career ambitions in internal medicine did not come in a moment of blinding revelation, but rather a series of experiences that started during my childhood. Ever since childhood, I had a deep fascination for art work and being an astute observer of the environment and human nature, I often put my perception onto small pieces of arts and illustrations. I always felt that art has the power to brighten the souls and fascinate the disenchanted world. The most fascinating piece of art for me was the human body itself. I was always awed by the ingenuity of our Creator who generated a masterpiece in the form of the human body that is capable of independent and myriad functions and dysfunction. In Internal Medicine, I found the perfect amalgam to combine my empathetic personality, my artistic nature and my curiosity about the operation of the human body into a well-rounded physician.