Personal Narrative: My Experience With The Biomedical Program

Throughout my educational experience I noticed the discrepancies with regard to the advantages my peers possessed. In high school as I began exploring what career I wished to pursue, I experienced inferiority as my classmates who’ve taken the ACT three times, visited college campuses, and have had resumes ready since the 6th grade unintentionally mocked my lack of college-readiness. However, my ignorance wasn’t intentional, my parents never reached a high school education in Mexico, they couldn’t pass down SAT tips or acquire internship opportunities for me. I realized it's vital to pick up the pace to avoid being left in the dust akin to countless others in my situation. Henceforth, this statement resonates with my experience, I interpreted

During my 15 years of existence I have had numerous experiences that have expanded my enthusiasm and desire for the endless field of knowledge that is STEM, but two experiences stand out the most. Perhaps the earliest experience I’ve had with STEM was wandering the halls of my parent’s veterinary clinic to come upon an open white room full of surgical tools and machines. It was in this well lit room that I was first brought into the STEM world by my mother doing a splenectomy (as she later explained to me). Pushed back at first by my own intimidation, I slowly walked forward in interest. With the explanation from my mother, my interest for information regarding the veterinary field grew. I constantly asked questions about surgery and what it

Finishing high school and going to college can be quite overwhelming, yet incredible at the same time. However, taking classes at LaGuardia Community College meant that I was no longer in high school, and I need it to do things on my own to strive for success. In my first year seminar class, I had to adapt to a new environment where the majority of the work was submitted online at a specific time, and I also had to get used to using the websites needed for the class. Furthermore, I witness how students are when finals are just around the corner, many students in my class were rushing to get things done before the deadline. Overall, becoming a college student meant growing up and being independent where I no longer needed to ask for others to help me succeed.

I remember being awaken by the loud commotion going on from the living room, so I decided to go check. I went out calling for my parents, but to my surprise, I only saw my mom on the phone crying from the reflection of a mirror. I wondered where my dad was. I got closer towards the living room and stood by the wall. I witnessed my dad sitting down on the floor having trouble to breath complaining about chest pain while my mom stood next to him. I closed my eyes in fear. I then heard something calling me to open my eyes. It was a siren that got louder and louder each second. I stood up and saw red lights shining through the window. There was a knock at the door and my mom went to open the door. Two men and a woman came through the door in navy

Henry Ford once said, “Before everything else, getting ready is the secret to success”. Throughout my pre-med journey, I have sought out opportunities that will continue to develop the skills I need to become the compassionate physician that I strive to be. I was immediately attracted to the Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) and the opportunity to spend six weeks immersed in the medical community. I was given invaluable experiences in medicine from a perspective that I only could have dreamed of. My heart raced as I took my first eager steps into an operating room and watched fervently as the surgeon broke and re-aligned a young boy’s deviated septum. I was in awe of the precision and composure of the physician. I saw the

As the light from the flashlight fades the darkness creeps in slowly; the quiet grows louder. As the fear crowds around me I cradled myself and close my eyes. I imagine what I would be doing if life was back to normal. Life where I had an average day working at the CDC (Center of Disease Control), a life where I didn't want to be spontaneous and create a cure for (insert a common but deadly incurable disease here) so those who have (insert a common but deadly incurable disease here) will be at peace and live a normal life. I wanted to expand on my career as a biomedical engineer so, I decided to find a disease to do cure. I chose (insert a common but deadly incurable disease here) and did research to know the symptoms, past and present

Heading in to taking the tests, I was expecting for my results to confirm what I was already thinking; which was that I would lean toward the psych or engineering field. And it did, while also showing me new career interests that I’m going to also have to consider. I tried to answer all the questions truthfully and honestly to the best of my capabilities, which I believe I have.

Since I can remember I have had a fascination in the biological field. From a young age, I have wanted pursue a career in the medical field because I have always have felt the need to try help everyone in my community. I have taken multiple science classes in the past, been part of multiple medical clubs, some part of the school, and another outside of school. The course that I took, and enjoyed the most out of all the courses that I have taken was during my junior year of my high school. That course was Anatomy, the study of the human body.The reason why I enjoyed taking this course was because it was the first time that I was exposed to the biological field. During this course, I was given the opportunity to dissect a cat.This was the greatest

This time last year, I would say that I was entirely prepared for the commitment of time and energy devoted to medical school. I had completed 90 credit hours over the course of two years, played semi-professional football both years, volunteered, and shadowed. I think my best tool in preparation was time management. Being able to budget time properly afforded me with the opportunity to get everything done that I had committed to. This year, I have stayed both prepared and committed. I have worked for Billings Clinic as a medical assistant since September of 2016. During this stretch, I have completed over 1500 work hours, seen anywhere between 20-40 patients each day, learned from some excellent and experienced providers, and seen countless

Deciding that I wanted to go to Meharry College of Medicine was one of the easiest decisions I’ve ever made. The opportunity to study at a HBCU renowned for producing several minority leaders, presents an opportunity that seems too good to be true. However, with that being said, I believe that the most important factor to me when I made the decision to attend Meharry is my belief that this school is not only the right fit for someone like myself, but that this is the only school that can relate to the specific experiences that I have and can therefore train me to become the best physician I know that I am capable of becoming. The message that the school stands for is one that I wholeheartedly support, and as a resident of an underserved community

My interest in the program was getting on board because of the 24 month program, and I can manage working online better then majority of the time. I can still work full time and maintain the online courses. I will manage being enrolled by, checking the college portal every day, do all my online work and maintain a high GPA .

As of today I have had many involvements at FIU but without one special event I wouldn’t have been were I am today. Panther camp on August 17th through the 19th had been first involvement at FIU .It was a retreat-like experience that helped me find other ways of making friends that I had not known of. For example, having the availability to speak to whomever throughout the camp and not be shy or worried of judgment. I was able to leave knowing that my experience in Panther Camp about making friends could be around campus as well and in other places that I wish to create friends.

On July 31, 2001 I was born. Of course it was a great day already, but several events were going on that day. The best seller at the time was the novel “The Last Precinct” by Patricia Cornwell. One of the most viewed movies at the time, American Pie 2 was out.

I had no Idea what to expect whenever I first joined the scholars program, it honestly made me feel nervous and intimidated by many of the professors. Throughout the months though, I have grown comfortable with my classmates and the area of the college. Joining the scholars program was probably one of the best things I could have done as a freshman in college.

There are many events always happening at the UofA, but I decided that I wanted to attend an event that was close to heart. Which is why I chose to attend my roommates’ wheelchair basketball game. During the time I was present there I noticed not only the players spirit and commitment but also the coach’s passion for the game, the audience’s enthusiasm, and even the gymnasiums decorations gymnasium. Also, I met some of the starring players for our university to gain a deeper understanding of how they feel about the game, the audience but mainly how they feel about this second chance they have to play the sport they love so much. Attending this game with an open mind has impacted me in multiple ways; not only in my opinion about the game but