I further supported my studies in biology and my interest of assisting the needy by volunteering at my hometown’s emergency room. While I did find that working at the emergency room constantly catered to my passion for knowledge about medicine, it was my trustworthy and compassionate nature that allowed me a heightened ability to interact with patients in a reliable and effective manner. I continued my desire by shadowing physicians in the many different departments of the hospital. However, since the marvels of the heart always left me in wonder, I found myself drawn into the life of a cardiologist. While shadowing him in his private practice, I had the chance to appreciate the responsibilities, commitment, and satisfaction of a career in
In 2009 my father got hit by a drunk driver in the middle of the night as he worked in the Palmetto. This was a very difficult time in my life but made me stronger as the years went by. My dad had passed away twice in the O.R, doctors say it’s a miracle he is alive. He was in coma for about six months, and when he woke up, he was in rehab for almost two years. During this period of time it made me open my eyes on the career I wanted to do. I’ve always wanted to do something in the medical field because as a child and my adolescents year I’ve always liked science and I still do I find it fascinating.
I remember that my uncle was a doctor, and one day he asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I told him I wanted to be a surgeon specializing in the ears, nose, and throat, just like him. After he found out, he taught me how to use doctor’s equipment and what surgeons do. Excitedly, I quickly learned everything he told me. As I got older, I had a habit of reading books about doctors, their jobs, and their responsibility. My parents encouraged me to continue trying to achieve my dream, so today I still want to be a surgeon. If I had not talked to my uncle about being a surgeon at an early age, I might have not have decided to become a surgeon when I grew
I am contacting you in regards to an internship possibility as a medical coordinator at your program. With my background and experience, I believe that I would be an excellent match to your program.
In my junior year in college, I realized that an engineering career will not be as challenging of a trail as medicine. From very early on in my anatomy cadaver labs, I always had the impression that I would enjoy a surgical profession, but this decision for surgery did not shape until the third and fourth year of my clinical clerkships. During one of my surgery clerkships in Atlanta, I observed a young male with necrotizing fasciitis who got admitted in a critical condition. My attending was initially hopeless, but fortunately after four weeks in the ICU and a few surgeries, he survived and got transferred to the floors. I paid full attention to how Dr. Mayor was refining his strategic methods to save his patient’s life. He was consulting a group of diverse physicians from various departments, and collaborating many assessments into his plans.
Various positions in the medical field desperately need reviving and filling, along with caring hearts to enable a new era of medicine. This permits a person to consider a great career that has numerous perks and a wonderful sense of giving back to the community. The rewards of being a part of the medical field go beyond a paycheck, and the inclination to help those who need medical attention. An opportunity to make a difference in a patient’s life comes in several forms and by various positions in the field. Amazing doctors, with great bedside manners, are always in high demand, and are crucial in selecting the correct treatment for a patient.
My interest in medicine began when I was ten years old when my grandfather was admitted to the intensive care unit of Condell Medical Center after being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. Walking into his room I was shocked to see his face swollen and unrecognizable, his bald head, and his cough, loud and shallow followed by blood. Lots of blood. I had been too young to seriously consider a career choice for myself, let alone physician; however, sitting beside my grandfather, observing the various doctors and nurses compassion by trying to comfort my grandfather, my mother, and grandmother, nothing seemed more noble. Nothing seemed so natural.
I will like to express interest in the Clinician position advertised on your website. My experience as an intern at The Center for Families and Relationships afforded me the opportunity to work with people from various background. I was able to develop new therapeutic skills and enhance on my personal attributes essential to the therapeutic process. I have a strong work ethic and am self-motivated, and organized. I have a positive attitude, and most importantly, great interpersonal and communication skills.
Considering my uncle had died of skin cancer about a year before I thought the only option when having cancer was death. This scared my sister and I meaning many nights of crying. I would feel reluctant to leave my house even for school in fear it would be the last time I’d see my father. This lasted for a few weeks until he finally got surgery. After his surgery, the doctor invited in my family to see the machine that they used, and I was in awe. This time and the other multiple times of going to the hospital and seeing how these doctors could save a family inspired me. Without my dad, my family would be suffering greatly. He is the rock, our firm foundation, keeping us stable. These events have made me want to work in a hospital. It had given me insight on how one doctor or one invention can save a person’s life, and I want to be a part of
Whenever I visited my grandfather in his hometown, I was struck by how often people would stop to thank him for mending broken bones or treating their clubfoot as an orthopedic surgeon. It was during these moments when I first realized the profound impact of practicing medicine.
The walls are closing in. The rooms are filling with more people. The air is stained with illness and loneliness. Elderly persons are occupying the hallways doing nothing, while the nursing staff stay behind desks and counters. Pity and relief flood the faces of many families as they leave their relatives behind. Most people wouldn’t describe a nursing home as an ideal place to be, but I’ve grown fond of it. I spend some of my weekend free time here watching over my grandpa with my mom. When it’s not my turn feeding and talking to him, I focus on homework. Despite the sad vibe of the home, this is the place where I realized I wanted to go into the medical field. After witnessing how the staff barely treat the patients, and how, during the week, my family and I have to take turns coming in to feed my grandpa, I came to the conclusion that I wanted to become a doctor and help save lives.
My history with medicine has allowed me to establish goals for how I want to deliver care. I have experienced medicine from three points of views: as a patient, healthcare worker, and as family. Through these viewpoints, I have gained an understanding of patient hardships like financial and travel issues, the grief associated with loss, and the trust that goes into putting yourself or a loved one into the hands of physicians. These experiences have built empathy and compassion in me that is necessary in medicine.
Both of my parents are physicians, and during my childhood, I tagged along with them to the rural health center where they worked as dedicated physicians. Watching them, intently listen to patients ' problems and address them, I gained profound insight into the healing relationship between patients and doctor/healer. I had the opportunity to lead patients to their respective departments and while on the way listen to their problems which not only nurtured the compassionate person in me, but also exposed me to a new medical problem every day, which I had no conviction of at that
Throughout my life, I had the opportunity to live fulfilling experiences that helped me confirm my desire to be a doctor. I was fortunate to participate as a volunteer, at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital working in the emergency room, where I saw and experienced different cases as simple as a flu, and as difficult as intensive care cases, such as heart transplant. There is one particular day which stayed permanent in my mind. It was one of those that are full of doubts concerning your