Personal Narrative: A Career In The Medical Field

Choosing my career was not an easy choice but becoming a Medical Assistant would be my “foot in the door” to becoming a nurse. I started Alaska Career College in fall 2014 to become a Phlebotomist. I thought that with my experience as a medical receptionist, I can further my career as a medical assistant rather than a phlebotomist. I love to draw blood but because of my personality, I thought that maybe it would be more beneficial to become a medical assistant instead. As a young Hmong child, I loved helping people especially the older folks who did not speak English well. It is my goal to help others who are in need of help and because of that, I chose to become a Medical Assistant. I do hope that one day

My career plan has taken quite a few turns through the field of health care but I have found my niche where I really enjoy my job and the individuals I take care of. My short term career goal is to get my bachelor degree in health care administration and apply for a job as Q of the houses I work in now. This means I would take care of the mentally handicapped individuals that I take care now just in a different capacity. My long term career goal is to eventually be an administrator for the company I work for now. This means I would have to take the state and federal exams. Then I would be able to take care of multiple homes and have the Q’s under me as employees. Another long term career goal is to continue working on my education and to go for my master’s degree.

Healthcare industry is abroad topic, complex and diverse overall. I was not sure about my college major to pursue until my second year in college. My decision came to healthcare administration and policy when it came to my semester academic advising with my advisor at that time. I do not have family members or relatives directly related in the medical field but it was always an interest topic for me. Ultimately I heavily weighted on the healthcare field as my degree of studies and declared my major in health administration and health care policy.

When individuals think of dead people, images of loved ones might scroll through their brain or perhaps they are reminded of the infamous quote, “I see dead people” from the movie, The Sixth Sense. However, for me, the two words evoke a momentous memory in which I inspected cadavers. I was a teenager at the time, attending a summer medical program and it seemed as if I had entered the gates of heaven or simply put, the gates of Georgetown University. I had always wanted to pursue a career in medicine, and this was evident in second grade when I dressed up as a doctor for career day. It was sensational strutting around in my immaculate, white lab coat and using my Fisher Price stethoscope to “hear” the other students’ heartbeats. I felt the

If you are the main provider for 2 kids and a disabled brother, you have a lot on your shoulders. I decided that I had to do something about my minimal wage job and take my career to another level. I enjoyed my waitress job at a local restaurant, but I needed much more career training. I was very hype on starting a medical career. For example, Nurse Midwife colleges in Minnesota were some of the first places that I contacted for more information on starting a medical career. I wanted to receive training in the shortest possible time. Therefore, I considered a few other choices.

My decision to enter the field of medicine was affirmed when I had an eye-opening experience with my new pediatrician. I had just moved from Guyana to the U.S and I remember being anxious and uncomfortable as I had a good relationship with my previous pediatrician, who I had known for years. However, when I arrived at her office, she greeted me with a smile and asked me about my medical concerns that day. Throughout, the exam she explained what she was doing and why it was important. I remember being amazed, learning about my body was an incredible experience for me. When I asked her why she had explained all this to me, she said “It is great that you can come to me, but I also need to teach you how to take care of yourself so if a problem

Today started as a normal day. I woke up at four to get ready for my shift. Being a doctor doesn't have the best schedule. You go in when they tell you and you can't leave until they say so. To me saving lives is worth it otherwise i wouldn't have dealt with college. On my commute to work i made my usual stop at the local coffee shop and continued on. As i was approaching the hospital my pager went off, it was my boss telling me that someone was going in for an emergency operation and that i was needed in the operation room as soon as possible. I ran the rest of the way and got into my scrubs as soon as i could. When i got the the operation room they had already started so i went to get some info from the nurses. According to one of them the patient was a fifty

My interest in health care started at an early age, stemming from my own health issues. The frustration and anxiety my family endured from filling out numerous paperwork and shuffling to different doctors sparked my interest. In high school, I excelled in science and math with the aspiration of becoming a doctor. However, in the middle of my freshman year in college, health informatics major was introduced to me. Subsequently, I researched the major and talked with people in the field. I became intrigued with HIHIM because it reminded me of the days when we were worrying about patient confidentiality and how our medical care was not streamlined. Learning about the complex health care system will enhance my knowledge on how patients can

One of the most important things in my life is my passion for medicine. I love to learn more about different fields and career paths that are available to me. Although it is a very important part of my life, most people do not know about it.

Going into this event I wanted to learn about possible job opportunities or internships that health care facilities provided. I prepared by looking over my resume and picking the most important points that future employers would be interested in knowing. I planes on going to each booth that offered health care, introducing my self, and asking what their company was about. I also went online to see what the facilities would be interested in hearing. Once I enter the Career Event I looked in the paper they handed out to see which booths were related to my majors. Based on this I mapped out which I would talk to first, based on which ever was located closes to where I was. I visited the American Red Cross, Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center, Deaconess,

It was 6 AM at the Military Hospital where I work as a house officer in medicine. I usually arrive at the hospital very early to see my patients before morning rounds. Walking towards my unit and enjoying the scenery of well-manicured lawns in the peace and quiet of the morning, I hear a scream from the unit. Mr. K a young man in his mid thirties, rushes out of the unit to the lawn yelling and screaming “ help me, someone help me”. Realizing who was approaching, he walks towards me saying, “doctor help me, can’t you see I am dying, can’t anyone help me”. I calmed him down and walked him back to his room. Mr. K is being treated for End Stage Renal Disease and requires dialysis but cannot afford it. His family has declined further care because the cost of dialysis will exhaust the entire family savings. Mr. K dies within 2 days of this event. I developed a special interest in Nephrology from that time and will never forget that encounter.

As a Hemophiliac, I have always had an interest in pharmaceuticals and healthcare because they have had such a pronounced impact on my life. Growing up with a disability was difficult because I didn’t have a lot of access to information, but I see myself in a unique position to help pharmaceutical companies in the bleeding disorders space assuage this information gap. Health complications related to my Hemophilia over the past year and a half have only amplified this interest.

My initial interest in medicine all started when a blood vessel in my nose burst, which caused continuous nose bleeding. I watched my mother struggled financially to bring me to the doctor. The feeling of utter helplessness caused my mom to believe that she would lose me to the heavy bleeding. Eventually, I went to a specialist who provided treatment that sealed the broken blood vessel. I still remember the iodoform smell of the hospital. The atmosphere was completely different. The seats were plush and every surface was dustless. The nurses were friendly and they moved with a serene purposefulness from room to room on their rounds. There were vases of flowers and beautiful framed pieces of art on the walls. The doctor in his white long coat

Whilst I have come to appreciate the demanding nature of a career in medicine it is my wider reading, work experience and commitment to life long learning which have strengthened my desire to become a doctor and help

I concede that those I’ve spoken make valid points. I understand there are certain facets of being a doctor that will frustrate me. However, the reason I want to achieve my life goal doesn’t revolve around the money, title, honor or any other cliché reason. One of the main reasons I want to become a doctor is largely based upon my interest in the vastly complex human body. Especially since my grandmother’s seemed to have failed without a proper diagnosis for so long.