Molding Doctors: A Case Study

I shadowed Dr. Martin Skie at the University of Toledo Medical Center when I started contemplating a career as a physician. He is an orthopedic surgeon and I had the privilege to shadow during several surgeries, and throughout clinical rotations. I spent over fifty hours shadowing him over the course of a month. I also had the opportunity to shadow Dr. Zachary Ginsberg, an intensivist, in Kettering Medical Center’s intensive care unit. I was able to discuss the patients, their conditions, the lab results, imaging studies, medications, procedures, and the science behind the thought process while shadowing for over one hundred hours over several months. Both opportunities provided insight into different specialties and sparked my interest.Since

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

“I was recruited to the University of Missouri to serve in a tri-appointment with the School of Medicine, Harry S Truman VA hospital, and division of general surgery in July 2013. The assignments were seemingly going well and clinical growth was exceeding expectations. My most recent evaluation by both the division of surgery and the surgery residents had been completed and were more than

For a split second I caught myself reconsidering my future that I have thought for so long I had all figured out. As the President of the Ole Miss chapter of AMSA began the meeting, I found myself starting to relax a little. I listened to all the things that most medical school reviewers look for on a transcript and application, and all the things she talked about were offered through this organization or were made much simpler with the aid that it provides. The speaker went on to say that AMSA was not simply a “medical school prep”, but it was heavily involved in community service. Following the speech by the President, Dr. Gray got on stage to tell us about his experience as a member of the review board at the University of Arkansas Medical School, and he shared some of the things that he, as a reviewer, found as positives and negatives in an application. When the meeting was coming to an end, we were encouraged to join the national chapter of AMSA as well as the Ole Miss

I have spent the past four years developing my skills and knowledge to prepare me for medical school and eventually becoming a physician. Through these years, my dedication and maturity have shown to be at the level required to be successful in medical school. I am extremely passionate about practicing medicine and working along side of many other confident healthcare professionals. I believe strongly in Osteopathic manipulative medicine and the whole body approach. I am certain that Marian University will provide me with an excellent education in this philosophy, which I will utilize to begin and build a career practicing Osteopathic medicine. Marian University's location in the large city of Indianapolis will provide an environment to practice

The medical field has a wide range of opportunities that many plan to seek. Some, and hopefully a majority, pursue this career in order to better society one healthy solution at a time; however others simply pursue it to exceed parental expectations or to sit in a higher tax bracket. Personally, my reason for pursuing this career, through St Mary’s outstanding program, is altogether unique and abnormal to say the least. Normality never made an impact on the world. I, instead, stray far from the beaten path.

Shadowing a doctor can be a deciding factor for pre-medical students prior to getting into medical school. It’s a defining experience that helps the pre-med students understand whether they truly want to be a physician or not. That’s why we, at Manhattan Orthopedic Care, wholeheartedly welcome the pre-medical students to shadow the work of Dr. Armin Tehrany, one of the best knee and shoulder specialists in New York.

This is the response I would hear every time I asked someone if they were considering signing up for the Doc Prep program. When this program was first announced during the last months of my junior year, I couldn’t see why anyone wouldn’t want to apply. In this program, ten students in my grade would be able to visit Baylor College of Medicine and experience the trip of a lifetime. At first, I was ecstatic. I would begin to picture myself in my scrubs walking amongst a talented group of individuals who would share the same passions as me. As I would talk to my peers about this program, some shared my enthusiasm but I discovered that many did not. “What is the point? They are only going to choose

Upon researching GW, I realized the MD program offers several exceptional opportunities including being at the vanguard of medicine due to its historic nature, having numerous partnerships within its area, and encompassing medical and surgical specialties. These opportunities would not only provide me with a strong education that is enriched with connections, but they would also expose me to novel patient scenarios on a daily basis as I have a passion for learning in medicine. Additionally, GW’s mission for diversity fits will with my interest of stressing inclusion through service and attempting to eliminate healthcare disparities. My former research in bioethics shows that I also value understanding disparities in healthcare and seek to eradicate

Although I am having a great time in Davidson, North Carolina, I would prefer to live in a colder region, especially if I were to study during the summer. For this reason, I began searching for a medical school in a northern region, and I learned about MCW. Among many great attributes, early clinical experiences and extensive interprofessional education (IPE) motivated me to apply to MCW. After spending the entire summer shadowing physician at St. Mary Medical Center, I learned two things from my attending physician. He told me to focus on clinical experiences, since that will help me to interact with patients better, and learn to cooperate with other medical stuffs, since they could foresee problems that physicians may not detect at a first

Last summer, I had the privilege to attend the Michigan Health Sciences Pre-Exposure Academy held at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor and hosted by the University of Michigan Health System Office for Health Equity and Inclusion (OHEI). This summer program took place on June 14 to June 27. This program provided me with exposure to the University of Michigan Medical School and other health related fields. This program gave me the chance to learn and understand better what medical classes were like and the intensity of work I needed to put in to succeed. My exposure in this summer program helped me decide the best pre-medicine course to take. It also gave me an opportunity to meet new people, many of whom shared similar interests with me, and who are still some of my best friends even to today. To conclude, the Michigan Health Sciences Pre-College Exposure Academy helped make the most of my summer vacation, gave me an insight in my future profession, and prepared me for the rest of my high school, and my upcoming college career.

The first part of the seminar focused on the healthcare organizations and the responsibilities of the medical staff. What happens if a medical staff member’s credentials are not screened properly. Along with what the National Practitioner Data Bank is used for. There was a section monitoring to physician monitoring through peer review.

I am applying to the joint program with the Drexel University College of Medicine because I have a great passion for the sciences and am eager to pursue a career in the medical field. This enthusiasm for the sciences has been a part of me since I was young, and it has developed throughout my highschool years. In witnessing my mother’s battle with uterine cancer and my grandfather’s recovery from several heart attacks, I have realized that I would love to help others who are suffering. I know that this program at Drexel is a good fit for me because I share in their belief that all patients should be shown compassion and respect. I aspire to show my patients a high level of care and concern in the future because I know that it will be the most

These skills include analytical and financial acumen, project management, and attention to detail. During my summer residency at a healthcare consulting firm, I composed a written section of a final report, outlining best practices related to gerospchyiatry for a State Geropsychiatric run program. I also supported a needs assessment of several local hospitals through, survey development and analysis, detailed budget analysis, and FTE allocation. In this fast-paced environment, I developed an ability to think critically, and used my strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with project stakeholders. These skills – coupled with my eagerness to learn – will be essential as a Fellow and will make me a valuable addition to the UNC team.

I intend to utilize the experience and skill-set I will gain from the UTHSCSA School of Dentistry’s AEGD Program to improve patient care outcome, train the future leaders in healthcare, and engage in increasingly relevant clinical research.