Three years ago my brother was hospitalized for triglyceride induced pancreatitis. We both knew the severity of the situation and ominous scenarios passed through our minds. The admitting internist immediately connected with him acknowledging his concerns and creating a sense of calm in a stressful situation. This greatly encouraged my brother and improved his ability to face the challenges of being an inpatient. Though his symptoms persistent for several weeks, I was impressed to see his body slowly but surely healed. The episode also inspired me to review the treatments for acute pancreatitis and I was surprised at how limited the options were. I am interested in Internal Medicine given the opportunity to develop critical, frequently long …show more content…
Health care in India is not a priority to most citizens who frequently do not have adequate shelter or nutrition. As a student working in the outpatient clinic of a hospital, I noticed that the medications were all expired and that the patients were not able to get their medications due to hospital underfunding. This inspired me and several of my colleagues to establish a funding project known as MSAID (Medical Students Aid in India’s Development). Witnessing through my own eyes the poverty, limited education, and lack of basic health care resources changed with way I approached life and medicine. I became more involved in the aspect of patients’ lives that didn’t involve medicine. Rather the circumstances, barriers, and concerns outside of the traditional realm of medicine which still impacted their health. The patients expressed their appreciation for my interest and efforts. This allowed me appreciate the power of the interpersonal relationships between patient and their physician I look forward to developing interpersonal relationships with my patients that are a critical part of internal medicine which not only involve physical concerns but all other aspects which impact
I found enjoyment in learning the multifaceted diseases, establishing a comprehensive differential diagnosis and formulating an effective treatment plan. What inspired me the most were the people behind the numerous chief complaints and disease processes that were relying on you during their toughest times. During medical school you learn how to maximally treat your patient; during my internal rotation I learned that this is not always possible. While rotating at the county hospital I discovered that a patient’s background often shapes the foundation of their illness. Such as a 36 year-old man presenting with an acute exacerbation of CHF secondary to not taking his hypertension medication because his underlying schizophrenia produced hallucinations informing him that he didn’t need them.
As I began my medical education my interests had piqued; however, my true passion was ignited when I discovered the stimulating environment of internal medicine. Foremost, with the aid of an exceptional physician preceptor, I discovered that managing a wide variety of pathologies within a varied population is the ideal way to develop a broad clinical knowledge. Additionally, I found that I enjoyed the ‘hands-on’ component that comes with the privilege of performing procedures and resuscitation. Finally, I discovered that managing patients holistically, through collaboration and coordination, is the best way to facilitate excellent patient outcomes. It was after these discoveries that I decided to further my pursuit of a career in internal medicine.
Witnessing Dr. Slakey explain the surgical options for a pancreatic cancer patient and their family was saddening, but it also reiterated crucial aspects of the profession. Most importantly, patients and their family members may not fully understand their ailments; as physicians do with years of training and experience. This unusual situation creates a particular anxiety and discomfort for the patient, which is why it is crucial that doctors exercise sympathy and empathy. Patients need to know that you sincerely care about
Through my exposure to the various branches of medicine during my rotations in medical school, I found that I was drawn toward Internal Medicine. The variety of clinical encounters, procedures, and degrees of illness make internal medicine extremely appealing to me. During this period, I was mastered in taking patient history and conducting thorough physical examination. I actively involved myself in interacting and educating patients and their families about their diseases by willingly staying extra
I first became exposed to a hospital setting during my early ages of childhood due to my constant issues with my immune system. To my parents, I was commonly referred to as the sick child in the family since I would constantly catch even the simplest of illnesses such as fevers, colds, flus, running nose, severe coughs and much more. The time period, in which I would visit the doctor’s office, lead me to become more accustomed overtime to the environment and eventually grow a passion for what is being done.
I embrace the search for the effective, mutual beneficial relationships within medicine that aims to improve the lives of patients and fellow physicians to uncover the body’s complexities that are not always apparent through pure medical intervention. It’s not an endeavor that can be done with haste. Only with deliberate focus and care can I learn how to hone a person’s tale to their own telling and maintain their wellbeing. I look forward to the
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."
“The journey to success they say requires persistence”; and many successful people learn from experience. To be involved in any profession one must first gain understanding and experience, the Word instructs us “... study to show thyself approved…” Working as a medical-Surgical Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), has given me the avenue to know more and inspired the desire to advance in the field of nursing. With this inspiration, I believe Nursing school will aide in the furtherance and I trust that i am prepared to take on the challenge head on.
Personal Statement for Nursing School “When you’re a nurse, you know that every day you will touch a life or a life will touch yours” – Anonymous. As I was growing up I was always interested in helping others and assisting people at the same time interested in science like the human body and how it works. Whenever my parents or friends would ask me what I wanted to do when I grow up. Without hesitation I would always tell them that I wanted to work in the hospital and be a nurse. Of course at the time I was open to many options in the medical field but I knew I wanted to be in the hospital environment.
My calling to nursing started when my father got diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2015. I watched him suffering through radiation and chemotherapy, but what got him through those hard times was the help of some great loving and caring nurses. As I became more involved in taking care of him, my passion for nursing had greatly increased. Now, for nine years, I have maintained a commitment to caring for others in the field of Nursing. Being a registered nurse (RN), I have taken care of one patient at a time, which I have been involved in the amelioration of lives, and have only been left wanting to give and do more. Pursuing a master of science in nursing (MSN) is more than just a logical or natural progression for my career. It is a life choice, one that is backed by highly refined clinical judgments and in-depth exposure to an array of set-ups, and levels of care. In this personal statement, I will deeper highlight an explanation of my career goals, the reasons for my choice of Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) specialization, and lastly the reason for pursuing an advanced degree in nursing.
I intend to utilize my education along with my talents toward the advancement for an improved society in regard to the younger generations by establishing additional scholarship funds, considering that I personally know what it is like to depend on financial aid, and encouraging volunteer or contract opportunities where students can partner with businesses, hospitals, organizations, etc., which guarantee them funds if they work for their branch for a certain amount of years; as a result, the student is guaranteed employment as well as money. Also, acknowledging the problems affiliated with the health insurance; therefore, I would voice my professional experience to my healthcare management or any large healthcare corporation. To clarify, since
I have always believed that, we, as human beings have an innate aspiration to want to help those in need of our help. Having been surrounded by healthcare professionals all of my life, this inclination has burgeoned into a responsibility. Medical professionals do more than cure illnesses rather they strive to improve the quality of life for their patients. This is achieved through diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. Furthermore it was only recently that I began to understand what this truly means .In
I plan to contribute to the UIC mission and vision as a student and alumni by having a commitment to all my responsibilities. No matter what day it is I expect to produce the same results, each day learning to be better. Even during the difficult days where it’s hard to go to work with a smile, I will always have the best attitude because I am there serve a purpose in order to help patients. I will stay on course with all the plans and most importantly as a leader I will share all my skills and talents in order to help others grow. I hope to inspire others to be passionate about the nursing field as I am.
As I am applying for this course as a mature student I have no doubt this career path will be a challenging one, both emotionally and physically. However, I have the full support and encouragement of my friends and family and if accepted I will continue to study until I reach the top of my field. I was accepted for an Adult Nursing Course prior to my surgery for epilepsy, I decided to wait until I had the procedure. While in London’s UCLH, it only reiterated my aspirations. The work of the nurses there was amazing, they also kept me calm and supported me when my family was not able to visit.
But I was not about to let the indecipherable medical jargon of the doctors prevent me from offering as much support and encouragement as I possibly could to the patients and their families who were experiencing unbearable physical and mental pain. I developed a strong connection with the patients