I first realized pathology would be an interesting and worthwhile career for me when I attended my first autopsy conference at Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This was during the summer of my first year at Drexel University College of Medicine and I was already curious. I was impressed with the overwhelming curiosity and interest of the attendants. They gathered around the dissected organs asking detailed questions, making observations, and discussing theories and ideas about the former patient. I found the entire event quite stimulating and I participated in several other pathology conferences and sign-outs during that summer and the following year. I feel the most interesting part of pathology is the data gathering, the technology and techniques …show more content…
I am also interested in the sharing of that information with colleagues. All of this, of course if for the betterment of the patient. My time at the Department of Pathology at Hahnemann helped me choose the career of Pathologist. I have been interested in science for a long time. I enjoy solving problems and both the gross and detailed work involved with unravelling those problems. I am drawn by the concrete and the binary nature of the work. I have developed a taste for this work over many years, starting with my time in the military. I worked in a lab on a submarine evaluating reactor coolant chemistry and monitoring the crew’s exposure to radiation. We used a variety of chemical assays and worked with radioactive and hazardous material, often under less than optimal circumstances. After the military I completed my degree in microbiology and did research on vibrio bacteria at University of California Irvine. This work consisted of DNA extraction,
GROSS DESCRIPTION: Exam of the specimen designated “left fallopian tube” reveals the presence of a fallopian tube measuring 6 cm in length and 2.3 cm in average diameter. Sectioning of the tube shows it to be
Since I started my pathology residency, I have exposed to cytopathology during my early surgical pathology rotation as part of my daily residency duties. Practicing immediate evaluation and adequacy of tissue (EBUS/ EUS specimen), attending morning teaching session for interactive cytopathology for the resident, make me aware of my passion for this field and waited eagerly for my first rotation in cytopathology. Once I started my first rotation in cytopathology, I enjoyed every second of it. It was a great learning experience how cytopathology pushes a diagnostician to integrate the clinical, morphologic and immunophenotypic features of each disease to reach the correct diagnosis. I also realized how crucial it is to keep constant interaction
Eighteen years ago, ‘Introduction to Speech Pathology’ triggered my interest in the field. It was then, I realized that I wanted to become a Speech-Language Pathologist. I recall the realization as being an exciting and liberating feeling. Identically, it is the same feeling I get every time someone talks about the field, its research, and every time I observe a session!
To get an idea about the patient, the forensic pathologist would first get some information about the person’s past, including their medical
Biomed Academy at my high school will be the most contributing factor to attain my goal. This academy has changed my perspective about medicine career. I have gained tons of knowledge from BioMed academy in these high school years. This will help me to attain my goal, because the knowledge gained from this academy will help me to be a successful medical professional. The principle of Health Science, Health Science, CNA, psychology, Biology, and anatomy and physiology are classes that prepared me to be an eligible Pre-Med applicant. I have learned from the basic structures of the body to the complex structure of the body, and from classroom to hands-on experience at the rehabilitation center. These years in BioMed Academy will help me to attain
Picture opening up a box with over 1000 pieces belonging to a jigsaw puzzle, emptying the contents out on to a tabletop, and then being tasked with putting those pieces together to ultimately create a beautiful picture of the human anatomy. One can imagine the eye for detail, patience and thoroughness that would be required to complete such a task. As with any puzzle it is critical that the wider picture is envisioned at all times, as focusing on only one piece would effectively hinder any progress towards completion.
I had the privilege to shadow a Rad. Tech at Newton Piedmont Hospital. Upon my arrival the Rad. Tech showed me the equipment along with a few scans from the past of healthy breast tissue as well as tissue that has been mutated in some way. She allowed me to look at the scans as they came up and determine if they looked healthy or had a mutation in some shape or form.
I had a dream of a career that would allow me to utilize my skills, my motivation to help others, and would catalyze change. Speech-language pathology has allowed me to lead my life with purpose, the purpose of empowering others. This empowerment is gained by my assistance in overcoming speech related deficits and disorders as a speech-language pathologist
I am drawn to family medicine by this same appreciation for humanism that is evident to me among practitioners in this field. I am similarly motivated and excited by the intellectual challenges, scope, and meaningfulness offered by a career in family medicine. I strive to join a residency program that will provide rigorous clinical training among a diverse patient population while offering extensive resident responsibility for patient care. I believe that a family medicine residency program will inspire me to excel and arm me with the tools I need to achieve my future goals. Upon completion of residency, I aim to devote myself to serving the underserved while dedicating time to conducting research and participating in community and medical
It is a fact that we have a longer life expectancy than ever before. This has been achieved through years of thorough research, technological development, and most importantly resilient individuals. Doctors are constantly faced with different enigmas with no right or wrong answer. What first attracted me toward medicine was the desire to help and support, in particular, disadvantaged people. Coming from a country with an underdeveloped health care system has made me realised the impact it has on people’s life.
After first becoming a skillful clinical veterinarian during school, I would like to pursue a specialty in pathology that combines my passions for education and discovering new ways in how health connects humans and
When I think of medicine I think of diversity. The medical field contains a multiplicity of individuals, culture, and exchange; exposure to the Guatemalan culture offers a plethora of experience that allows me to build on personal growth, educational enhancements, and the opportunity to make a difference. The availability of this program through the Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine is a blessing as well as a prayer answered for the prospect to experience the world beyond the borders of the United Stares.
Deciding to be a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer was not an easy or fast decision. Like everything else in life, my decision was gradual and time-consuming. However, being involved in the medical field was always something that I longed to do. Most other kids want to be a firefighter, police man, or President of the United States. For me I always knew that my heart belonged in the hospital.
I intend to study Medical Laboratory Science at South Dakota State University. My goal is to acquire my bachelor’s degree by completing four years in that program to earn a degree that would allow me to find a high paying career. An additional perk to my career path would be the fact that Medical Laboratory Science positions are highly in demand in South Dakota. I do plan to live and work in South Dakota after I graduate. I wish to gain a lot of experience out of this education, and gain the ability to help save lives by diagnosing and researching in a medical setting. Pursuing a college education would gain me a vast array of different career opportunities if I found that Medical Laboratory Science wasn’t for me, along with greatly increasing
I have been searching for a career that will integrate with my degree in biology. I do not want to be in a situation where I would be constantly working at a desk. What excites me the most in medical technology, is being able to apply my knowledge to more advanced methodologies and instrumentation. During my time working in organic chemistry research, I worked with a few elementary instruments such as rotary evaporators, columns and vacuum distillation glassware. Although this may not give me an encompassing view of what is to be required of me in this program, my appeal with the few instruments sparked my interest. I want to work in a field where I have a hands on approach with my knowledge. After researching the requirements of a medical