Lusm Reflection

Over the course of this semester, I have learned a lot about who I am. I have discovered things that I did not know about myself. Choosing Spelman College as an institute to education myself at was only the first step that I took. Overcoming the challenges that it has brought is the second step that I am yet taking. I am slowly, but surely transforming into a Free Thinking Woman.

I believe Creighton University School of Medicine will meet both my professional goals and personal needs. Professionally, the emphasis on advancing knowledge and the overall wellbeing of patients will enable me to become a compassionate knowledgeable physician. The collaborative work between Dr. Huele and Dr. Gallagher, which incorporates organometallic chemistry and medicine, is particularly fascinating. My undergraduate research in organometallic chemistry and Lupus lacked this direct connection between these two disciplines. As I am looking into medical schools, the possibility of connecting my organometallic research experience with medicine is intriguing. I am also interested in attending Creighton University because of the commitment to serving others. As a five year volunteer at the C.A.R.E. Clinic for the uninsured, I have seen the difference free compassionate medical care can make for this underserved population. I am passionate about the importance of quality medical care for all human life. Finally, a faith based medical university allows me to nourish my faith while learning about medicine. A summer internship at a medical examiner’s office taught me about the complexities of

Although I am not one hundred and fifty percent sure I know what I want to be when I grow up, I’m almost positive I want to go into the medical field, more specifically become a nurse (then move to Africa and save lives but that's thinking really far ahead). Because I plan on taking several science classes it’s important to me that I am learning from a Christian prospective. Thought high school, I have had a wide variety of science teachers, some have believed in Christ and others have not. Because several scientific theories disregard the idea of a God, and the teachers have expressed their belief in these theories, it can be difficult to have a strong faith in God and yet study science. I know that all professors teaching at CBU are Christians, this fact alone is extremely important to me when deciding a college.

(1) Describe the extent and source of your knowledge of Loma Linda University School of Medicine (LLUSM). (750 characters max)

My passion for medicine is something deeper than a mere interest in learning the extraordinary functions of the human body. I am completely fascinated to learn gross anatomy, histology, pathology, and the complete medical school curriculum. However, I am more captivated by how the knowledge I will gain in medical school will allow me to perform the lifesaving procedures that physicians are able execute. Although, medicine is not always ideally as I have written, I believe that as a physician I would use my knowledge and my experiences to provide the best holistic care to my patients. My culture, my experiences, and my education will bring a different perspective to the medical field. I aspire to have the ability and knowledge to save a child that might not live, to save a woman that suffers a heart stroke, and to even provide the necessary treatment for a child with a mere cold. Additionally, participating in the Loma Linda Gateway to the Health

My compassion for the betterment of society, my patients, my family, friends and myself led directly to my desire to become a PA. Having applied the previous year, the daunting and meticulous task of applying was a bit less draining the second time around. Knowing that we would be growing our family and needing to provide more family support the pressure was apparent to find a program in the close vicinity of family. While reading about Loma Linda and hearing from many different physicians about the quality of the medical program I was excited to apply. While completing the application I was terribly afraid that my lack of spiritual devotion through a recognized church would hinder if not prohibit me from being accepted into the Loma Linda

One of the main reasons I applied is because the curriculum integrates spirituality in medicine. Having a clearer understanding of my patient’s spirituality will allow me to uphold the founding osteopathic philosophy of caring for the ‘mind, body, and spirit.’ Furthermore, it will make me a more compassionate and relatable physician. Many osteopathic medical schools do not put enough emphasis on this fundamental aspect of

I discovered Loma Linda University School of Medicine through a friend who urged me to apply knowing how much of a devout Christian I am. I am aware that LLUSM educates its students in the teachings of Christ, and teaches them to heal patients and make man whole as Christ did. This in itself requires an understanding of Christianity and its application to medicine as a career. As a future medical student, I recognize that I will be required to act according to these Christian ideals, a privilege that I look forward to. I admire LLUSM due to its ability to spread love to its patients and inform them of Christ’s ministry. I wholeheartedly agree with the philosophy; healing a patient is much more than treating the symptoms.

William Shakespeare once said, “Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall”. In the same way, people who go through life-changing events will either be overthrown by the world’s sin, or they will overcome it like a militia conquering another country. For example, in the book Night by Elie Wiesel, he states, “But now, I no longer pleaded for anything. I was no longer able to lament. On the contrary, I felt very strong. I was the accuser, God the accused. My eyes had opened and I was alone, terribly alone in a world without God, without man. I was nothing but ashes now, but I felt myself to be stronger than this Almighty to whom my life had been bound for so long…” (68). Henceforth, throughout the book Night, the main character, Elie, is changed drastically by his near-death experiences in Auschwitz.

As a Christian Institution, students will need to learn a Biblical basis for medical ethics, something that many

My name is Whitney Mullins and I am currently taking classes to pursue my bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management. The medical field is always making advancements to improve our healthcare. Healthcare professionals not only focus on treating illnesses or diseases but on preventative medicine as well. It is vitally important for everyone to be concerned about his or her health and overall well-being. When you combine the terms religion and medicine, some would not think twice on where the roots that stemmed to the modern medicine we now know today came from. With the new advancements in medicine, one can look at it in a negative or positive light.

Founded in 1905, Loma Linda University Health comprises eight professional schools, six hospitals and more than 800 faculty physicians in Southern California’s Inland Empire. Loma Linda University

To be admitted to Loma Linda University School of Medicine, applicants have to have a baccalaureate degree from an institution of higher education in the United States or Canada prior to entering.  The degree can be in any field of study and no field is given special preference. However, a curriculum that includes the study of humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences is recommended to provide a firm foundation for the future role of physician. The application

This semester I learned a lot about writing in English 151. It has been a roller coaster ride with these essays for me this semester. I learned step by step how to write a good essay and how to have your readers be engaged in what you’re trying to tell them. Each essay I did has taught me something valuable I can take to the next level of English. I feel as if as the semester went by I did not take my writing that seriously and that reflected in my grades I received in each essay. It made me a better student and writer and it will reflect next semester. In this essay, I will reflect on what I learned throughout this semester that you should apply in your writing when you begin English 151.

What you know and believe in can change at any moment. We see a first hand account of this in the book Night. Everyday we see the jews face the horrors of the Buna work camp, as a result of this we see most people change their ethics. As fight or flight instincts kick in, people abandon their family and friends to survive. Elie fights an internal battle to keep his father alive and strong during these tragedies. As others around him give in to the cruel punishment, Elie himself wants to drift towards the darkness. When people are faced with such cruel punishment everyone changes to some extent. For some the change is instant but for most the process of breaking their will is extensive.