Personal Reflection

understand and diagnose patients fascinated me. Wading through years of medical history while integrating current symptoms to develop

in the healthcare profession and a friend suggested medical coding. So I went through the door.

And to grasp how our systems work, I needed to have a deeper understanding of what they are made of, which is what biochemistry is all about- the chemistry of life. My interest in the human body started in fourth grade when I first learned about anatomy and the body systems. Until this day, I haven’t forgotten the names of the bones in the skeletal system. When I volunteered to translate and help out in a Medical Mission last summer in the Philippines, my interest in medicine grew. I knew I wanted to become a doctor, but this volunteer opportunity made me certain that the medical field was for me. It was fascinating to be involved in the discussion between the patient and the doctors since I was the one translating from English to Filipino and vice versa, and seeing how the doctors handle diagnoses and treatments was quite a learning experience. I’ve also taken Honors and Advanced Placement courses in Science and Math which also fueled my interest in my chosen field. Taking the AP Biology course really made me more aware and gave me a greater interest towards life and our human bodies. It’s mind-blowing to think about the complexity of our living systems and how we can be unaware of what is actually going on inside of us. This is precisely why I strive to become a doctor- I want to learn more about medicine and

1.1 Discuss with the use of diagrams the main anatomical features of the human body

My Goal is to obtain a Bachelor of Optometry so that I can practice as an optometrist in an underserved area or in my home country, Ghana. I then plan to pursue my Ph.D. in vision scientist so that I can further understand the pathogenesis of ocular diseases especially those with chronic evolution and the effect on the quality of life of patients. My goal is to contribute to the creation of potential therapies to prevent blindness, reduce morbidity or cure

Predictably, this interest led me to work at an optometrist's office, and during the years I have

As I ventured through the human body in her class, I became more and more fascinated with the intricacies of it. The human body is truly marvelous. At one point in the year, Mrs. Branham assigned me a project on the nervous system. Even though the nervous system is complex, I did not find the difficulty of the information a problem because the system’s power captivated me. The fact that a three-pound mass of tissue can control every movement you make through a seemingly simple method astonished me. Through Mrs. Branham’s class, I acquired a passion for growing in my academic knowledge, specifically in

I plan on developing an innovative solution that utilizes Cognitive Science to make accurate medical diagnosis. My grandmother once told me, "You are born in this world for a purpose, make it memorable, even if you have to make

With a strong interest in medicine, I continued my study at the University of California, Davis with a biology major and emphasized my classes in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior science. I wanted to have some knowledge about health care system so I began an internship in the health clinic. I wanted to get a better understanding of the drugs and its effects on human body so I started working as a Clinical Research Coordinator. Through my research experience my vocabulary of human diseases, medicals tests; imaging techniques and diagnostic procedures was extensively polished. The research work gave me an ultimate experience in discovery process and appreciation for the biomedical

This, I led me too a love of psychology. How wonderful was it that there was a whole science devoted just to that one mystical organ? Studying the brain, we can unlock the doors to human

At the same time I studied two different versions of Anatomy and Physiology, which gave me, for the first time, an understanding of how utterly incredible our physical bodies are. I also covered Pathology for the Complimentary Therapist, and various other Nutrition and Physical Health based studies.

With painstaking care, delicate membranes that would become regenerative tissues converged into living machinery that would carry out bodily functions, and a brain manifested with the ability to learn and adapt. A central structure grew to protect the vulnerable organs, and served as the anchor for an intricate system of pulleys and levers that would allow movement in all sorts of ways, so long as the motor-like, muscular tissues were conditioned sufficiently.

During high school I fell in love with Math, Chemistry, and Science in general. Realizing my interest in these subjects, I decided to pursue a degree in engineering. After completing my freshmen year of engineering curriculum it became inherently clear that something was missing, and I would not be content pursuing this degree. I returned home to work in a retail pharmacy the following summer. What started as a summer job developed into the realization that becoming a pharmacist was my true calling.

My interest in human biology began when I worked as a part of a team that investigated

My academic career has helped me analyze, understand, listen more, and to better express myself; it has also helped me to realize my strengths, improve my weaknesses, and learn from my failures.