Medicine And Becoming A Doctor

The first time I realized I wanted to specialize in medicine was when my father took me to the fire station when I was around the age of fourteen. He began to show me images of different cases and trauma scenes they had participated in. Since then, I have constantly asked my dad questions about different calls and scenarios about patients he has rescued. By having a father in the medical field and continuing to take science and medical courses throughout high school, I began to learn more about medicine throughout the years. Deciding to partake in these courses further advanced my understanding in medicine. These courses helped it become clear to me that the medical field is something I continuously

My interest in medicine first stemmed from my freshman Biology class and my Nutrition class. I was intrigued by our studies of cells, genetics, and disease. Both courses incited a sense of awe and curiosity within me. Dissecting a frog, was the stepping-stone for my interest in medicine. Seeing the frog's heart made me wonder how the human heart worked. My research into the human heart inspired me to learn more about the medical field. I sought out volunteer opportunities that would give me insight into a doctor’s typical day. During my volunteer experience, I learned that as a doctor you experience many obstacles, including patient compliance and insurance approval issues. In my journey to pursue medicine, I learned that becoming a doctor means more than helping people, it means being the team leader, being compassionate, and most importantly being committed to the patient’s well being.

I’ve always had an interest in becoming a Doctor. Even as a young child. Unfortunately, I lost my grandpa January 23, 2016 to a Lung Disease. He and I had a great relationship. He inspired me to be the best that I can be. Through his battle with Lung disease, I saw how the Doctors cared for him in a special way. My father suffered from a stroke that nearly changed his life. Watching him progress and get treated from amazing Doctors opened my eyes. That’s when I realized becoming a Doctor would allow me to care for people the same way my loved ones were cared

health began to decline and she soon discovers that she has multiple conditions that “impact her

I first realized my passion for health promotion and disease prevention the summer following my first year of college. I had the privilege of attending the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP), which introduced me to numerous healthcare professionals. During the program, many of the professionals shared their stories about why they choose the profession, and with each story, I began to reflect deeply on my own background and what drew me to medicine. It was not until an emergency medicine physician spoke about his experiences, that allowed me to fully understand connecting my background to my future. The physician mentioned growing up in D.C., which brought to mind my family in D.C. It had been almost a year since my grandmother

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

treating and advocating for the patient. She taught me that medicine was not the solution

For as long as I can remember, I have always been interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. These interests were most likely brought to life from my desire to want to help people and learn more about the human body. The experiences I’ve had throughout my life have brought me closer to the belief that I can one day make a difference in the world through medicine. All though I am not completely decided on what I would like my future career to be, I have been able to narrow my options down to a few of the many choices available.

illness due to her husband insensitivity and lack of belief of her illness. During this time

I hope to one day alter the lives of people around the world by pursuing an MD/MPH. However, that path was not always clear. My first exposure started in high school where I was a part of the Littleton Health Science Program which would equip me with

For most people, hearing the doctor tell you that “Everything looks good” is a relief. This was just a routine checkup and the visit has just been checked from your “to do list”. This is not the case for some people, including Janet. In Janet’s eyes, the “illness” is either being ignored or the doctor simply doesn’t understand her. And this isn’t her first doctor’s visit, this is the 6th clinical visit this month. She has come to her family dozens of times to express her worry for her condition. Her family, who’s first response was to be worried, has come to the

On November 4, 2014, I received news of my youngest sister being taken away to the emergency room where they would have to keep her overnight. A hundred questions ran through my mind like a soundtrack on loop. Why did she have to stay? How was she? On that date, my sister was diagnosed with type one diabetes, which affects many families a year. When talking about illness media often portray the most negative effects which can scare many people who are ill informed. Illness is not something you often have a plan for and you hope it never occurs. However, much like in my case it brought out a new found strength to become the support my family needed at the time.

In today’s world it is very uncommon not to be related to someone with some sort of health problem. If there is someone in your immediate family with a condition, you know that with these health problems come treatment and much needed support from yourself and others around you. Unfortunately, I myself have several members in my immediate family with numerous health problems and conditions. Throughout my childhood I also have had to deal with a couple of problems myself, which I will get into later.

In December of 2013 my mother fell ill. It was very hard on me and my family as it would be for most, being that we loved her very much. She was constantly in and out of hospitals, getting test done, and always being diagnosed with something new then being told she didn’t have it. It got the point where the only thing she could move was her feet and head ever so slightly. Eventually, she was diagnosed with Polymyositis. Polymyositis

Throughout my life, I have worked towards one goal which is to become a doctor. Medicine offers the opportunity for me to integrate different scopes of science while trying to improve human life. Medicine has intrigued me throughout all my life because it??s a never ending