Polish Reflection

During my clinical rotations I learned that in addition to clinical skills, an empathetic demeanor with the patients was key. This helped me develop a strong relationship with my patients through out my medical career. I remember admitting a patient who had come with an exacerbation of his Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. He was an incessant smoker. His son had brought him to the hospital against his will, and he had little interest in improving his condition. I would talk to him every day and listen to his concerns, taking care not to impose judgment. A few days later, he shared with me his decision to quit smoking and gave me credit for his decision. I had no idea that simply being attentive and listening to someone could promote such positive change. Since then, being a doctor became about finding opportunities to positively impact the lives of others and at the end of each day I eagerly anticipated the next

It is important for me to continue to have respect for myself, my coworkers, but most of all, respect for my patients in my chosen profession. I must treat them with honestly and in turn, they will do the same. My patients must know that they can confide in me and count on me at all times. I will honor nonmaleficence and strive to beneficence my patients at all times. By doing this, I will remain accountable to myself, my patients, and to the code of

The concepts of dignity, diversity, and ethics are interspersed within health care because it is a field that revolves around the care of humans. On the other hand, it is also a field in which humans collaboratively take care of humans; and with that comes human error, bias, and imperfection. For example, the provision of “excellent” care to patients is the expected outcome; however, the definition of this “excellence” can be interpreted differently based on individual or institutional beliefs. Therefore, the key in the delivery of excellent patient care is the ability for each individual to self-reflect and learn through each and every experience what it truly takes to preserve the “self-worth” and needs of every human being.

During the time I have spent on this new journey, I have met people from multiple schools and different cultures with different levels of training and career goals, but ultimately, all of which have a common desire to serve the patients – something I have found enriching in my

I also took note of how seriously the doctors took their commitment to improving and learning. I saw this firsthand when, every Friday morning, all of the physicians, including doctors from across various specialties, would get together to assess complicated cases and talk about how to provide the patients involved with the best possible care. I witnessed each physician making their case, providing their best judgment and explanation to give their patient the best-case scenario. Listening to these discussions, I saw how medicine was not simply a rote application of processes, but rather a highly nuanced art and science that depends upon the judgment of skilled doctors. I am a naturally curious and inquisitive person, and thus the notion of spending my life engaging in hard questions, learning new things, expanding my skillset, and generally improving within and perfecting my craft is highly attractive to

The Masters of Biomedical Sciences at Duke University School of Medicine will help me enhance my professional and scientific knowledge toward my preparation into medical school. This program will allow me to immerse myself in a patient-centered service learning to further prepare me to tackle future rigorous medical obstacles in medical school and as a future physician. I’m looking forward to working with a diverse group of individuals who also have the same aspirations and values. Taking an oath to help the health of a patient you encounter in need, is a selfless act I aspire to obtain. I have the love and empathy to care for another human being which has provided me with the passion and tenacity to have empiricism this far in my medical journey

Most people inherit the same hair or eye color from their parents; however, I’ve acquired something more: passion to make lives better and tenacity without the cost of my integrity. By entering the medical field, I want to make an impact in people's lives. I want to see the change the people undergoes from when I first see them to the last the last time I see them. Despite the hardships in my parents lives, my parents did their best to raise and instill good morals within me.

As a doctor, some of my duties are caring the patients and educating them. Frequently, they have to change their behaviours to be healthy or to stabilize their condition. Shifting people’s mindsets and lifestyles is complicated in a culture where age defines wisdom. However, sceptical opinions about a young doctor can be diminished by experiences. I learn people’s characters in order to know what make them trust others.

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.

As a writer, I can offer a unique perspective. For example, when I plan stories, I must consider several factors such as culture and personality traits to design how the characters I create will realistically respond to various situations. These holistic thinking skills that I have developed over time coincide well with a physician’s treatment of the whole person. As a physician and writer, grasping this understanding of people’s psychological and social dimensions is critical to best care for them. In summary, interpreting medicine as an art of transforming empathy and science into healing is an outlook that I can contribute at GW.

My parents have supported me and my love for science despite their own struggles, teaching me the importance of selflessness. I believe selflessness is one of the most important values a person can obtain, and it is of even more importance to a physician. Growing up in New Mexico has allowed me to understand that diversity is not purely a factor of ethnicity, gender, or religion. Diversity is what makes a person unique based on their morals, interests, and perspectives on the world. New Mexico has given me the opportunity to perfect how I learn about each individual I come in contact with and how to appreciate their uniqueness. Appreciating the diversity of every individual can sometimes be difficult, but growing up in New Mexico has allowed me to explore diversity in ways most people have not experienced. I believe that there is a barrier in communication between doctors and their patients because most people do not accept individual diversity as they should. I plan to use my understanding and appreciation of diversity to benefit the medical community by knowing how to provide care to each

Through my engaged activities, I am able to exemplify my abilities to extensively care for other’s health and well-being. In fact, I enjoy being able to improve hospital visit experiences through my responsibilities, leadership, compassion, and optimism. One memorable experience I gained was when I was requested to accompany an anxious senior patient while the nurse prepared her discharge paperwork. As I was listening to her upset rants, I gained an understanding of her personal situation and empathized with her miserable hospital experience. Her story also compelled me to strive to create bigger differences to patient lives as a physician. A career as a physician fits my own characteristics and capacity to be patient, kind, and compassionate

A little over two weeks ago I, along with my entire medical school class, recited the sacred Hippocratic Oath as a promise to our friends, peers and community at large that I will practice the art of medicine in the most honorable and respectable manner, solely for the good of man. While the values that we as fellow students and colleagues appreciate may vary, I do believe we share a good portion of them. The following are a series of qualities and virtues that I hold close to my heart and intend to uphold as I begin my life-long journey of learning and healing in the field of medicine:

A successful medical student and physician must posses the ability to maintain an open mind and persevere through the struggles in order to obtain the knowledge and additional skills necessary to provide the best quality care for patients. An open mind enhances the educational community and contributes to meaningful patient-physician relationships. The skill encourages collaboration with peers and mentors by listening to all perspectives and incorporating the unique talents and experiences of all team members, which contributes to creative problem-solving. An open mind fosters the connections necessary to understand a patient’s challenges and needs while enhancing the patient-physician relationship by promoting trust and rapport that contribute

When working in the healthcare field, there are different types of patients at any time because of age variances. Each patient has to be treated respectfully and talked to certain ways so that is not disrespecting them.