Medical School 's Commitment For Active Learning And Group Dynamics

Just as the institution is eager to continue embracing the ever-changing world of healthcare and medicine, I too embody this same distinguishing characteristic. Throughout my undergraduate experiences I have learned in order to be a steward and servant of the medical profession one must exercise teamwork, service, empathy, accountability, and optimism; all of which coincide with the tenets that are declared by the Meharry Medical College, School of Medicine culture. Attending this medical school would be one of the greatest rewards for my motivation and persistence. I know for certain there would be no greater experience than to be a part of the Meharry Medical College

Throughout my experience as a surgical patient, I always noticed three things my medical team never failed to perform: inform, educate, and care for me. Through my frequent visits to the hospital I began to notice that these ideals were essential in every successful physician-patient relationship. As I progressed in my career as a student, I came to realize that the academic and extracurricular activities I was involved in were helping me perform those very qualities.

As one of the larger immigrant communities in the very diverse Nashville area, many Copts seek treatment at Meharry. In addition, Meharry is helping the advancement of the Coptic Christian community in Nashville by admitting many Coptic students to their medical and dental programs. This is something that is greatly appreciated because the Coptic community in Nashville, like many other minority and immigrant groups, suffers from adequate medical access. This shows that Meharry indeed stays true to its mission and heritage by providing opportunities to people who come from disadvantaged backgrounds in the medical field. I am fully committed to Meharry’s mission to overcome the healthcare disparities that exist first in the community, and then regionally and nationally. Attending a medical school that is community-focused and that is service-oriented is what makes Meharry a uniquely good fit. If I receive an interview invite then an acceptance offer, Meharry will be gaining a student that is unquestionably passionate about medicine, highly motivated and ambitious, and that will take full advantage of utilizing all of his resources to succeed in medical

Hailing from a different country, I can bring a unique multicultural perspective to the program along with the values of hard work, empathy, and efficiency. The workings of Internal Medicine embrace my personality, interests and abilities and I am confident I will excel and fulfill my goal of making a significant impact on patients'

For most medical students, the transition from medical school to residency and actually deciding on a specialty is quite intimidating. There are many unknowns, a few botched plans, and for someone like me who grew up in a family of immigrants, a lot of high expectations. The journey that led to my decision to pursue a career in Internal medicine was by no means conventional, but rather the culmination of a lifetime of personal experiences and even some life-changing events. This decision has since been cemented by my experiences during my basic sciences and internal medicine rotation. Combined, these experiences have instilled an excitement in me to serve my community as an Internist.

When researching medical schools, one of the most important criteria I looked for was a medical school that prioritized serving underserved populations. Many of my experiences in college have helped me understand what type of physician I want to be. In combination with my courses, I knew that my life calling would revolve around alleviating health disparities as both a physician and a scholar. Therefore, when I considered the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, I was happy to see that the school understands its role in addressing this problem. Therefore, I immediately was attracted to Temple because I want to attend a medical school that inspires students like me to affect change.

My experiences also made clear me that I wanted to bring about social change. It is no secret that Hispanics are not well represented within the medical field. A big part of the issue is the mindset of the young minority students that have internalized the idea that they are not cut out for the profession. This dangerous belief was first made clear to me throughout my time in the Cardiothoracic Surgical Skills Summer Internship

My parents have supported me and my love for science despite their own struggles, teaching me the importance of selflessness. I believe selflessness is one of the most important values a person can obtain, and it is of even more importance to a physician. Growing up in New Mexico has allowed me to understand that diversity is not purely a factor of ethnicity, gender, or religion. Diversity is what makes a person unique based on their morals, interests, and perspectives on the world. New Mexico has given me the opportunity to perfect how I learn about each individual I come in contact with and how to appreciate their uniqueness. Appreciating the diversity of every individual can sometimes be difficult, but growing up in New Mexico has allowed me to explore diversity in ways most people have not experienced. I believe that there is a barrier in communication between doctors and their patients because most people do not accept individual diversity as they should. I plan to use my understanding and appreciation of diversity to benefit the medical community by knowing how to provide care to each

By attending the Rosland Franklin University of Medicine and Science I hope to return to my community in order to provide care in an under-served area of the country and to act as a role model to all individuals. I look forward to working with all groups of people of differing race, culture, and religion, in order to show that education is the way out of poverty while building within your own community. I plan to do this by providing podiatric care, but perhaps the most significant impact will come from mentoring children on the importance of personal growth and giving back to the community. By working with local hospitals and within the community of healthcare professionals I hope to inspire others to go beyond the standard by continuing to work towards growing and improving the quality of care provided within under-served

Some clinical trials have proven that when patients take placebo pills along with encouragement from doctors, they have an improvement in their health. This goes beyond the basics of treating a patient’s physical health. It goes into their mental and emotional health as well. I would be a good fit for your institution because I see healthcare as more than just the body. Patient-centered care also incorporates the mind and emotions. With the diversity of patients in the community, I can communicate effectively with a wide range of personalities. This skill will help when it comes to communicating with my peers and meeting expectations set for the medical program, as well as being an advocate for health care in underserved communities. The program at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (TCMC) interested me because of the strong emphasis on community-based education.

My decision to pursue medicine was strengthened by my seemingly disconnected experiences at college. Each experience whether it be in research, policy, or healthcare has come together in allowing me to broaden my perspective. In science, there are often “correct” and “definite” answers that are black and white. Through this repeated exposure in science classes, students get used to what they know and develop an avoidance for ambiguity and unfamiliar situations. Physicians are in a role where they must face various unexpected situations that are not black and white, and my experiences have given me the holistic mindset I need for medical school.

When asked to reflect on an ethical dilemma that I faced in life, it really makes me think of all the possible situations that happened in my personal and professional life. There are several instances where I have faced ethical dilemma but I wish to point out to one such instance that I encountered at my workplace where I was able to take decision based on my conscience and I feel I have made the right choice and below is the reflective account of that incident.

I am a second generation Indian with a Hindu background, born and brought up in the United States. I am a high school junior and I really want to express my great interest in applying for the college that offers medicine courses which I truly believe will be the key for my goals in life to widen my knowledge horizon. When I was in a high school junior, I majored in some subjects that were related to what I wished to pursue in my college; this has been my preferred area of study because it includes nearly all major research themes suiting my interests. My strong interest is to pursue a course in Medicine given that; I want to know how greatly the career has helped in resolving the problems of health issues in the United States. My curiosity of wanting to know more in the field of Medicine has played an important role in the growth of my career. Having been brought up in the U.S. culture, even though I have a Hindu background, it has been very hard for me to adapt to the American culture, but with time, I slowly adapted to their cultures although there was a very wide gap between the two cultures. In short, this paper analyzes my personal background as well as describing an encounter which demonstrated the importance of diversity to me.

Describe an ethical conflict that you have experienced and resolved (be sure to protect confidentiality) or one that you might anticipate having.

My professional interest in medicine sprang from my family 's roots in medicine. As a child, I used to tag along with my parents, both being dedicated physicians, to a rural health center where they worked tirelessly to manage medical issues of a diverse patient population. Their dedication to patient care ingrained in me a profound sense of social responsibility towards community service and the same passion drove me to choose the noble