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Medicine And The Body 's Extraordinary Capabilities For Survival

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The passing of my mother, years after being diagnosed with postpartum depression, ignited the first spark of a flame of curiosity to uncover where the mind lay within the physical brain. The mind-boggling understanding of the brain’s ambiguity was my initial inspiration that led me to take interest into the mysteries of medicine and the body’s extraordinary capabilities for survival. The idea of millions of functioning tiny cells working in unison, occurring beyond our thought or control, is absolutely riveting and encompasses the excitement of why I want to immerse myself in the medical field.

I sought out a community volunteer opportunity at The Hospital for Sick Children in the Cardiology Inpatient Unit. With the overwhelming sight of residents, fellows and attending staff bustling around me, I quickly fell in love with the intricate communal environment of the hospital and the technologies of medicine. However, during my shift, I came across an unfortunate situation in which a parent had signed a Do Not Resuscitate order for their child. It further emphasised that medicine was nothing compared to its depiction on t.v. where the patients were cured by the end of the episode. Moreover, I was becoming aware of the level of mental and emotional stability doctors require to empathise for patients, inspiring me into pursuing a medical degree.

My medical endeavour deepened as I completed a five-month cooperative education program at a paediatric practice as a medical

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