My Decision For Pursue Career Ambitions

I have always had a high admiration for the impact that physicians have on families. At an early age, my younger sister had major heart surgery. Being four, I was too young to fully grasp what this meant for my family, but I quickly learned the grief my parents endured thinking their only daughter would not live past two. Dr. Jane Doe saved my sister, giving me a friend for life. I have set my goal to be like countless doctors who save lives daily and improve the quality

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.

As I have moved toward the path of a career in Internal Medicine, there have been certain educational events which served as catalyst to my career. My first clerkship in Internal Medicine Outpatient in a rural and underserved area of Tennessee, I met Dr. Candi Overholt. She was an extraordinary mentor as I watched her daily manage each patient’s numerous comorbidities and yet she also showed sincere interest in each patient’s emotional and personal life.

During my clinical rotations I learned that in addition to clinical skills, an empathetic demeanor with the patients was key. This helped me develop a strong relationship with my patients through out my medical career. I remember admitting a patient who had come with an exacerbation of his Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. He was an incessant smoker. His son had brought him to the hospital against his will, and he had little interest in improving his condition. I would talk to him every day and listen to his concerns, taking care not to impose judgment. A few days later, he shared with me his decision to quit smoking and gave me credit for his decision. I had no idea that simply being attentive and listening to someone could promote such positive change. Since then, being a doctor became about finding opportunities to positively impact the lives of others and at the end of each day I eagerly anticipated the next

One time, I was taken aback and saddened by a patient yelling a plea to God as she was suffering through tremendous pain. As I walked into the room, the first thing this patient did was stop yelling and attempt to put on a calm face. It was a sobering moment, but I proceeded to ask her if I could do anything to help. What struck me most about this moment, was how much fight this lady could conjure up to hide her pain and yet still remain compassionate towards me. I hadn't expected anything, but this experience was a brilliant reminder of why I wanted so badly to improve the conditions of patients across the medical spectrum. I couldn't fathom the extent of this patient's pain, but I could fathom the idea of pain itself. In the patient, I saw a little bit of myself. I wanted to help this patient greatly and desired the means to do so. In this patient, I saw the nature of humanity. Human beings, for the most part, are inherently good and strive to be selfless even at their weakest moments. In fact, most people I know tend to be more worried about others than themselves, whether it be from a positive or negative perspective. As I got to know this patient, I realized how much she wanted to be with her family and see her grandchildren grow up. Though she was aware of the pain and suffering, she was also aware of what could be once she got through this struggle. Once I become a medical doctor, I can give back

child. From one emergency physician I saw the face of medicine that I wished to practice. While in the

Ever since I was a child, when people asked me which profession interested me most, I used to say “I would like to be a detective”. I would say that because I knew my inherent ability to solve complex problems. Internal medicine is a complex broad field and the spectrum of diseases seen in this specialty fascinated me.

In addition to scholastic achievement, well rounded physicians have plenty of life experiences. They have fought through tragedies, yet find reasons to smile. They demonstrate success and leadership in spite of past failures. Their story may not be glamorous, but they consistently overcome obstacles that would stifle others. Their drive and determination defines who they are. The physician that emphasizes the well being of others over personal gain, that is the physician I plan to be. My path towards becoming a physician has been difficult in order to shape me into a more complete person. These past experiences allow me to sympathize, empathize, and more supportive of patients in the primary care setting. I feel the need to use my personal

My long journey to fulfill my lifelong dream of becoming a doctor has provided me with the opportunity to balance my passion for science with my eagerness to provide care to those in need. My desire to reach this dream has and will continually fuel my passion for a field that I love and this desire is reinforced with every rewarding opportunity I experience as a healer, a thinker, and a friend. My interest toward internal medicine started growing during my clinical years when I had the opportunity to rotate through many different specialties. I have observed each to have its own unique commendable approach to healing. Nevertheless, what echoed through my mind and heart was "internists are the ones whom people think of when the need calls."

Since I was a child, I have always known I wanted to become a doctor, but I did not know what kind of doctor I wanted to become. Did I want to become a doctor to earn a lot of money and live a prosperous life, be respected in society, or so that I could simply help other people? The answer came to me not too long ago while I was volunteering at the Methodist Richardson Hospital. During my time in the children’s ward reading books with these children or even just talking to them, I felt a sense of fulfillment. Seeing these children with life threatening diseases, such as cancer, smiling happily as if nothing were wrong, living their lives as if they were not stuck in hospital beds made me just love them and their positive attitudes. Working

Although Family Medicine does not even exist in my home country, I was inspired to alleviate suffering at the age of thirteen when I began working at my sister’s pharmacy.   The next milestone occurred when I completed two clinical rotations at family practice clinics.  Once I assisted a diabetic patient who was subsequently hospitalized to control his blood sugar.  Years later, the patient still sends emails about his medical concerns.  I feel as if he is family.  Distance and time are not barriers. (This experience was in Iraq while I was doing my PGY training)

Since I was eight years old, I have always been obsessed with learning about medicine, disease, and health. Aware of my fascination, my older sister took me to an exhibit of preserved human bodies that showcases the intricate anatomy of the carcasses. I enjoyed the form and function of anatomy and have taken it to art, meticulously replicating structures in my drawings. Most of my extended family works to some degree in the healthcare field, which allowed me to be further exposed to that area of work and develop my interests. My passions for health grew as I enrolled in higher-level biology courses at my high school, which led me to pursue a career in the medical field. While in college, chemistry facilitated my curiosity in medical technology,

When I was a child, I was constantly in and out of hospitals. I have severe asthma, and when I was younger, I would always acquire pneumonia. The pneumonia meant a lot of hospital visits. During those visits I paid attention to all of the doctors. There was something about them that caught my eye. Some seemed nice, while some were not so nice. However, regardless of how nice the doctor appeared, they all had one thing in common: they helped people, and saved lives. When I was younger it was fascinating to me. At times I believed they were magical, but as I grew older I started to learn what it really meant to be a doctor. It is not all rainbows and sunshine. There are times where you can't save everybody, there are times that you hate your job, and there are also times where your medical school and you think that you hit rock bottom but then you realize that you can actually do it, you can make it.

I have decided to become a criminal lawyer because I want to improve the world by putting criminals in jail and defending people who are being falsely accused. I have wanted to be this for a long time, but just to be sure I have taken several career quizzes and found that this is the career best suited for me. This will take a lot of dedication and hard work but I feel that this will be something I will enjoy  doing  for the rest of my life ( or until I retire.)

When I was seven years old, my father and I were invited to a wedding reception that was being held in a church hall near the General Hospital. After the reception, we walked home past the hospital, and my father instructed me to always say a special prayer for people who are sick. From that moment, I made it a regular practice to pray for the sick, and the more I prayed for them, the more I wanted to help them. Little did my father realize that a simple, well-intentioned request would inspire me to become a doctor.