Pre-Med Program Summary

Moreover, the mission of Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, of improving the health of the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico is a vision that I share. Growing up in this region has allowed me to see the value of having individuals from the community serve as physicians. Furthermore, this will help close the primary care gaps in the underserved rural and Hispanic communities. I believe that the post-baccalaureate program of Foundations of Biomedical Sciences will give me the opportunity to demonstrate my capability of succeeding in a rigorous academic program such as Burrell College of Osteopathic

This case study pertains to Dan Lee, a 24-year-old Chinese-American, who is a pre-med student who is obtaining counseling for his emotional issues. In previous years’ doctors diagnosed Dan Lee with auditory processing disorder, which could be a contributing factor to his current emotional issues. Dan Lee’s behavior is related to his interpersonal relationships pertaining to family, friends, and school; causing him to experience anxiety, tension, sadness and anger (Hutchison, 2015). He has placed himself in such an authoritative role when caring for his families well-being that he has unconsciously forgotten the understanding of social well-being. There are two major factors that are contributing to Dan Lee’s stress and irrational behavior; his drive and thought pattern, which relates to Sigmund Freud’s, Psychoanalytic Theory (Freud, 1899).

Succeeding in medical school will require a tremendous amount of perseverance and passion. No one gets into medical school without demonstrating perseverance and overcoming the challenges that occur throughout the journey. I have persevered through being denied admission during a previous application cycle and throughout difficult coursework while pursuing a master’s degree. Not only did I overcome the challenges that I faced, but excelled academically, at my job, and in extracurricular activities. By continuing to pursue my dream I was exposed to numerous experiences and underwent significant personal development. I understand that medical school will present very difficult material and more frequent challenges, but my goal is to be a physician

Studying at a liberal arts college, I learned not only about biomedical sciences, but also about a wide range of classes, such as math, computer, language, history, music, which prepares me to live a meaningful and passionate life, instead of merely to earn a living. Thus, I really appreciate Geisel’s “complete physician” education. At Geisel, besides mastering my textbooks, I will have the opportunities to really learn how to

Just as the institution is eager to continue embracing the ever-changing world of healthcare and medicine, I too embody this same distinguishing characteristic. Throughout my undergraduate experiences I have learned in order to be a steward and servant of the medical profession one must exercise teamwork, service, empathy, accountability, and optimism; all of which coincide with the tenets that are declared by the Meharry Medical College, School of Medicine culture. Attending this medical school would be one of the greatest rewards for my motivation and persistence. I know for certain there would be no greater experience than to be a part of the Meharry Medical College

Goodman first discusses the competition pre-med students endure with great detail using allusion, metaphors, and repetition. She first notes Chem 20’s “Olympian anguish and Olympic competitiveness.” She uses this allusion to the Olympics in order to fully express exactly how competitive the class was by comparing it to a highly selective competition that takes years to train for. This stresses to the audience the high-pressure and nerve-racking expectations of student success in the class. Goodman then emphasizes this concept by repeating the phrase “go through...competing…” in order to convey the never-ending competition that pre-med students are in their entire lives. To the audience, this displays a sense of repetitiveness and routine in doctors’ lives. Goodman extends this beyond college by comparing the world to “a ladder to be climbed”. This metaphor exemplifies a doctor’s constant need for self-fulfillment. Goodman does this to show to the audience that the competition does not end when Chem 20 is over.

My grandfather, a pediatrician for forty years, was the first college graduate in his family. His home office was my daycare. From my earliest memories, education and medicine was often a topic of discussion when my family gathered. I heard the conversations about college applications and essays and saw the anticipation awaiting acceptance. I saw the excitement of “getting in” multiple times throughout my life. As professionals, passionate about their careers, I hear conversations of patients and students. The UCONN graduates in my family are a testament not only to the high quality of education UCONN offers, but the quality of people it forms and the contagious, positive experiences they want to share from college and

I am confident that the University of Connecticut School of Medicine is a respectable medical school that can prepare me for my future professional career in medicine by providing exceptional opportunities for my medical education. My interest in this instution lies on its commitment for innovative medical education aiming to prepare its students for their medical career. Therefore, the medical curriculum of the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, M delta, caught my eye when I was exploring medical schools to apply since it was unique and I was certain that it was an interesting way to learn medicine.

The Texas A&M University Honors Program is much more than an ephemeral stepping stone towards medical school for me. While I am cognizant of the fact that I would be well prepared to achieve my goals even with a non-honors diploma, I recognize that the Honors Program would be an imperative step in my academic development and success. All throughout my life I have challenged myself to work towards excellence. Whether that be in sports, school, or my relationships with those around me, I have never chosen to settle because I realized I can accomplish so much more. The Honors Program will provide me with the tools necessary to thrive in a valuable environment of perpetual competition in which I will utilize the opportunities given to me in the

For a split second I caught myself reconsidering my future that I have thought for so long I had all figured out. As the President of the Ole Miss chapter of AMSA began the meeting, I found myself starting to relax a little. I listened to all the things that most medical school reviewers look for on a transcript and application, and all the things she talked about were offered through this organization or were made much simpler with the aid that it provides. The speaker went on to say that AMSA was not simply a “medical school prep”, but it was heavily involved in community service. Following the speech by the President, Dr. Gray got on stage to tell us about his experience as a member of the review board at the University of Arkansas Medical School, and he shared some of the things that he, as a reviewer, found as positives and negatives in an application. When the meeting was coming to an end, we were encouraged to join the national chapter of AMSA as well as the Ole Miss

The University of Pennsylvania presents its students with a plethora of possibilities that are unavailable at other schools. Not only does UPenn offer prestige and strong academics, but also a close-knit residential life and a beautiful campus. Moreover, UPenn’s low student-teacher ratio highly appeals to me, for small classes provide more cohesiveness and intimacy than large classes, thus enabling me to excel in my academic studies. The college of arts and sciences provides a interdisciplinary approach to the classic liberal arts education. Gives me strong foundation for medical school. Unique curriculum structure which allows students to customize their education. UPenn also has many benefits that pertain to the major I wish to enter—biochemistry—including

As you will see I received a 493 on my MCAT exam, this was a low score which did not reflect my efforts to prepare for the exam.However, this number does not exemplify my potential as a student and a future phsyician. Although numbers can predict trends, none of these number my MCAT nor GPA show the individual I am and the type of physician I will become. While I may not be able to retake my MCAT now, I can assure you that I will be a phsyician with a patient-centered care focus primarlity in underserved populations. I ask that you look beyond my score and to me as an applicant. I am confident that with my background, experiences and education at Howard Univeristy College of Medicine, if I am granted the opportunity, I will become a competent,

My grade in Med. Honors English 9th grade was a B. I felt that this grade was not good enough for my standards because I’m used to getting straight A’s. I was ashamed I got such a mediocre score because I know I could have done better. I will work harder this year and right when I get home I’m going to finish all my work. This semester if I need assistance I will come after school and ask for your greatness to help me understand your teachings.The real reason I didn’t get an

The amount of material and the pace of medical curriculum can present difficulties for many students. Academic success in medical school can be dependent on several qualities of which I posses: adaptability, time management skills, stress and anxiety management, and analytical skills. All of these cognitive abilities are strong indicators of successful medical students.

Although medical schools are not solely interested in science majors, it is important that the student take the required courses in order to gain acceptance into medical school upon recieving a Bachelor's degree. Many pre-med students study vigourously and maintain grade point averages of 3.5 and above. However, due to the many hours that are put into school work, the number of pre-med students drops drastically during the last two years of college in which preperation for the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) begin. The scores on the MCAT will determine if there is any chance of being