My Passion For Medicine Essay

The morning of October 8th, 2005 shook my world - both literally and figuratively. A major earthquake devastated the entire region of Northern Pakistan and changed my life forever. Little did I know, when I was woken up by the sound of shattering glass and falling trees, that the scale of destruction would be so catastrophic. As the death toll continued to rise, I changed my inertia and grief into action and altruism. I decided to volunteer at one of the largest hospitals in my city. While watching doctors working tirelessly to save lives, my passion for becoming a doctor grew stronger. The satisfaction and sense of fulfillment I achieved after easing the patient's pain and making them feel better was priceless. This indeed was a defining moment in my life and gave it new direction and purpose. With a new found vigour and determination I entered medical school the same year.

At three in the morning, the phone rang. A trembling voice relayed the news that my friend had fallen into a coma due to an inoperable brain aneurysm. A few days later, her family decided to stop life support after confirmation that she was completely brain-dead. The fact that nothing could be done for her in this day and age, despite all our technological advancements, was a great shock to me. In addition, the fact that she was younger than me made me realize how short and precious each life truly is. Her death inspired me to pursue medicine so that one day, others in similarly hopeless situations, would have a chance to survive. My dream is that one day, I will contribute to bringing medicine one step closer to curing someone with a

I always thought I’d be the perfect girl growing up. Always taking home Honor Rolls, as well as Certificates, but sometimes mistakes happen and can make your whole world change upside down. You never think things can happen to you, until it happens and you’re left there with nothing but tears streaming from your face and being scared to tell anyone. Thinking that maybe it is better if your life was taken from you. The year 2016 was a hard year for me. I think about my mistakes from time to time and often wonder what would have happened if that had not have happened to me. I am a Haitian-American born in Naples, Florida. Seeing the people around me in my ethnicity group, not really thinking they are able to make it into college due to financial

I have been interested in medicine ever since I was young, when my mother caught studying her medical almanac with a flashlight, under the covers, every night during second grade. However, I was only seven, so studying was the child’s equivalent of looking at “pretty pictures” of coronary artery bypass grafts and intricate diagrams of alveoli. I became intrigued with human anatomy and how each body part works in harmony. Through my activities, I discovered a hands on approach to body functions. From kicking soccer balls to breaking boards with my feet and exhaling to play the flute, I have observed the body’s ability to perform and nothing takes my breath away like anatomy can. During my high school years, I observed a close family friend during his surgeries.

I was born a small, skinny girl in Lagos, Nigeria in a region where medical practices were underdeveloped and fetal death was common. According to Unicef there are about 2,300 children under the age of five that die daily in Nigeria, making Nigeria the second largest contributor to the under–five mortality rate in the world. At the age of about four years old I got into a major accident with a school bus. It would have been unfortunate if I didn’t make it to my fifth birthday like the other 2,300 children. These

I have always been passionate about medicine, but I unconsciously took the non-traditional path to fulfill this goal. I loved

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

a pediatrician.” The passion then grew with me into my angst--filled teenage years, when after

In my early childhood my family members probed about my future profession by asking, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” A doctor was not my initial reply. In fact, I remember my parents saying to their inquiry, “Well, we know Monee will not be a doctor.” As a child, I had fears of both blood and hospitals. I remember clinging tightly to my parents as we visited my aunt in the hospital, who unbeknownst to me was recovering from a hysterectomy. I assumed that she had underwent a leg amputation and remained fearful of her even as she walked us down the hallway. What an imagination! However, it was an introduction to a new neighbor, Dr. Melanye Maclin, in adolescence that motivated me to explore my love of science and exposed me to the multifaceted field of medicine through hearing about her patient cases and research. I enrolled in her alma mater as an undergraduate and excelled at biology and chemistry while pursuing research interests of my own; always with the focus of matriculating into medical school.

After completing graduate school, I heavily researched the right medical career for me. While becoming a physician was enticing, I continued to gravitate

As children, we all have dreams. One may dream about becoming a singer to make people smile in years to come. Another may dream about being a veterinarian to care for and help all sick animals. For some people, childhood dreams dissipate and their ambitions change while growing up. For me, my dreams and ambitions have remained constant as my strengths and my interests developed. I've always wanted to work in the medical field and help the sick by curing diseases. I've always possessed an awe for the phenomenon that is the human and its capabilities such as being able to distinguish the bright yet dark blues of the ocean to the ability to hear a baby’s laughter and first words.

Since I was a little girl, I have always wanted to go into the medical field. Through watching movies, going to the doctor’s office, and the pharmacy I had made up my mind that I wanted a job which involved helping people. This became my goal — to pursue a career that would allow me to save lives. I vacillated

Complaining of an excruciating stomach ache, a 4 year- old Hispanic female, my younger sister, was my first case. It was second nature to treat her symptoms. I prescribed two Oreos and a glass of milk and within seconds she was miraculously cured. Smiling from cheek to cheek with her black teeth, the case was a success. This diagnosis occurred ten years ago. Since then my motivation for pursuing medicine has evolved from the simple desire to wear a snazzy lab coat and stethoscope, to my passion for science--especially biology. It is what drives me to become a licensed physician.

Each day sitting in lecture, I felt as though there was an entire world, undiscovered, for me to explore. The sensation of youthful enjoyment about your studies and profession is one you often hear individuals speak of, while always secretly wondering if you will ever be so lucky, to be enamored with what others call ‘work’. I believe that I am fortunate to have found a profession, which never ceases to lend me that wonder and excitement. From a humanitarian standpoint, I believe medicine allows for some of the most unique and rewarding experiences an individual could ever wish to enjoy. To know that you have directly aided in an individual's health and well-being from the diligence, hard work, and years of practice required to become a physician is simply an unparalleled

During my yearly summer break as a child, I would visit my cousins who run a clinic in India. Their lifestyle really inspired me; I was intrigued at the thought of helping people selflessly. Then, during my last few years of high school, my bedridden grandfather moved in with us in Qatar. When I saw how my dad took care of him day in and day out, a spark ignited in me and I realized that I wanted to practice medicine. I’m happy to have found a career that will allow me to accomplish all my aspirations: learning about the human body, helping people and educating them to take better care of their health. Medicine provides a career path filled with choices but during my second medical school rotation, my love of challenges and learning new things led me to choose internal medicine as my specialty. My interest in pursuing internal medicine began with my curiosity for the entire spectrum of medicine.