I was in the 2nd grade when I got my first glimpse of what being a doctor was like. A young physician from the local hospital came in and spoke to my class about how it was so rewarding working with medicine and helping people from all aspects of life. I figured that with my obsession with the Discovery Channel, my aptitude in science, and the inspirational speech I had just received, being a physician was something I wanted to do. I decided that becoming a physician would be my life goal and I would do everything possible to ensure that I had the best chances at accomplishing that goal. The gateway to making all of this happen: choosing the best college that would make me a well-rounded individual and a competitive medical school candidate. When I applied to Methodist University, I did so with the intent of receiving a rigorous education in a setting where I felt I could relate to the student population and the area. While this may true for what Methodist offered me, I felt behind as an aspiring medical student. After the first semester of my sophomore year, I realized that Methodist offered little, if any, academic and extracurricular opportunities for pre-medical students. I realized that even though I loved the rigor of my courses and the close knit atmosphere, I just couldn’t continue to limit my growth as an individual and as a student …show more content…
I am prepared to meet the academic demands of George Mason and become a successful individual and student. The academic programs, diversity of the student population, and extracurricular activities at George Mason reflect exactly what I’ve been seeking in a university. By attending George Mason, I hope to become more involved with my premedical studies, deepen my knowledge in psychology, flourish in a diverse student atmosphere, grow as an individual, and eventually attend medical
While growing up in Mobile, Alabama, I have always dreamed of becoming a medical doctor. My mother has been very supportive of my aspirations to attend college and become a pediatrician. She was the first in her family to graduate from high school and the first to attend college, which she never completed. Before graduating from high school, I knew that I wanted to obtain a degree elsewhere and not Mobile. Many of the steps I took to achieve this goal were unfamiliar to my family and me. These experiences have taught me that working consistently to achieve my
What I seek to gain from George Mason is the ability to forge my own path. To gain invaluable knowledge that will allow me to seek complete independence from my parents. The goal does not end with supporting just myself but my family, as well. I look to George Mason for its dedication to freedom, speech, and the Constitution. My parents have been nothing but the epitome of chains that bind a slave from becoming more when it comes to my social life. I look in hopes of growing not only academically, but socially in order to obtain balance. While the masses look to conform to trends and media, I look to George Mason to expose me to a diverse array of people and opinions to help shape my own.
After completion of high school, I moved on to Barry University where I majored in the premedical sciences in pursuit of my ultimate goal of becoming a medical doctor. A career in medicine is the only goal I have had as a child since my dad handed me an anatomy atlas while in primary school. The task was daunting, but with hard work and many late nights I persevered. The experience of college developed my communication skills, exposed me to several cultures and helped me to mature as a leader.
While applying to medical school, it is vital to select schools that will provide a conducive environment for not only academic and professional success, but also personal growth and happiness. I chose to apply to the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix (UACOMP) because the school’s values align closely with my own, and the school’s culture will provide a helpful climate for fostering my personal and professional development.
I wanted to be like the doctor helping people. I had went through middle school still wanting the same thing, then when it came to highschool. I wanted it more than anything. I searched for high schools here in Charlotte that could offer some kind of medical education that could possible help me pursue my dreams of one day becoming a doctor. I found a school called Phillip O Berry. It is a huge technology school, which also offers, Engineering and Medical Academies. I am currently in my last year here, I did follow through with the medical academy. I am in my last medical class I need. I really enjoyed being able to take these classes here. It has really opened my eyes to what it really is like being in the medical field and the obligations we have. This is just the beginning of the start of my medical career. I will go on until my title is Dr.
Rochester's Pre-College Programs will help make me better because the Mini Medical School would further my knowledge of medical careers. As a current high school junior I have explored multiple careers, but I came to a conclusion last year that I would like to be a pediatrician. Last year I participated in the STEP program at the University of Rochester to decide if a medical career was a good fit for me. STEP opened my eyes to all the qualifications needed for my choice career, and taught me how to work with others on medical subjects. As well as present to large groups of people, and working with others. I really enjoyed my summer at the STEP program, and received a scholarship into the Mini Medical School program. Even though I received
It showed the professors at George Mason provided inspiring material to their students that excited them to do more and strive beyond their goals. Overall, this is what encouraged me to look into George Mason, because I thrive on challenge and pushing past my comfort zone. I was intrigued by the research facilities and excited to learn how George Mason and its students are contributing to the world by combining technology and medical science to develop new tools and techniques to help medical professionals diagnose and treat patients. I was also impressed by the federal funding list was for these adventures. It was equally as exciting to read about George Mason supporting students of all majors from computer technology pushing issues web access, to political majors supporting legislations. There is nothing better than going to a college that supports the causes and findings of its students. I want to be part of an institution that isn’t solely focused on its curriculum but on the student, developing people to succeed in life not just in a career field. I’m excited to have a chance to be part of a challenging and inspiring
I’ve never had the opportunity to experience university life after high school as a result of financial responsibilities to my family. Community college was my best hope at beginning my journey to a fulfilling career in the medical field, but it wasn’t enough to fulfill my goals. What I want, or what I need, is a University that will give me the tools and opportunity to move forward even further with my ambitions in life as a contributing member of society. As my friend and I visited different universities, California Baptist University (CBU) gave us a sense of hope and importance we got from no other. I believe by attending California Baptist University I can better myself and that this private university will give me the attention and care I need.
I felt as though I didn’t really love what I was studying, that I wasn’t really connecting with other students who shared my academic interests, and that my options were limited when it came to exploring things I really had an interest in, such as community/public health. I want to transfer to George Mason because of the multicultural campus community, the excellent academic programs, and because of Mason’s ideal location. My uncle, Eugene Koranteng, attended Mason after coming from Ghana to the USA, and made his mark as a triple jump record holder. He told me that he wouldn’t change a thing about his college experience! I also have friends who attend George Mason and share with me new people they’ve met, as well as new cultures they’ve learned about and embraced! Although Mason’s campus is large, George Mason still keeps class sizes small. I have realized in going to CNU that a small campus is great, but when a campus is so small, the people tend to be homogeneous. At Mason, I know that there is so much to do, to learn, as well as, so many different people to
Coming from a small high school and later a small college, I know now more than ever that James Madison University is the school for me. When I received a letter in the mail offering me not only an acceptance letter, but also an abundant scholarship from Elizabethtown College, a small private school, I felt I would be foolish not to accept this generous award. While I have had great experiences and have learned an abundance of knowledge in and outside the classroom during my first semester of college, I now know that to reach my full potential, it’s time to move on to a larger, more diverse campus like JMU. For me, Elizabethtown College was comfortable and reminded me of my hometown. Now I know that to be more successful, I need to step
Saint Louis University has always been one of the colleges that I viewed as a high-class, expensive institution; however, I never pictured myself attending such a university. On a whim, I applied to SLU this past spring. I soon discovered I had been accepted. Not only had the college accepted me, I was awarded with multiple scholarships. After much deliberation, as I had been accepted to other numerous colleges and universities, Saint Louis University was my final decision. The university’s proximity to home and renowned science department were the main components that swayed my decision.
There are countless reasons why I have chosen Xavier University of Louisiana. Xavier will guide me to exceed all of my expectations with plenty of effort, focus, and determination. One of my main reasons for coming to Xavier is the wonderful biology pre-med program. I know that Xavier's dedicated faculty has helped many African Americans attain their goals of completing medical school. Whether a professor teaches an essential concept or an academic advisor assists with application processes, Xavier has all of the resources I will need to go to medical school. Going into Xavier, my expectations include becoming an ideal candidate for medical school to become a dermatologist or pediatrician. I plan to meet this expectation through rigorous
The Honors College at Lone Star presents itself as an immense opportunity for me to truly exhibit the potential which I strive to exude. It provides not only convenience to my family and I, but reassurance that I can receive an honorary level of education just a few miles from home. As I traverse through high school, I always hold a subconscious idea of the future I wish to lead and the effort which it demands, but I never became discouraged by the years of education which I must accomplish. In fact, this factor only accelerates my ambition to excel in what several appear to be abandoning as of late: medicine.
At just 12 years old I fell in love with everything your University had to offer. From the great location in the heart of my favorite city, to the outstanding and diverse degrees that I have realized not many others schools offer. My first visit to D.C. was strictly to visit your campus. When I took my first step into the Marvin Center and looked around, I realized what potential awaited me there. I knew I was home. At George Washington University, I have found that I can receive an education that will enable me to change the world. Knowing that there is a school that fits me to the “T” will make the transition from New Jersey to D.C. even better. The fact that George Washington University focuses on everyone's talents and what makes them
To recruit patients for the clinical trial, the researchers need to clearly define the target population and find the accessible sources of population. A validity study relies on the adequate sample size. Without enough recruitment and sufficient power, there’s an increased chance of type II error. The recruitment rate is influenced by both patient and researcher. The study of Barriers and opportunities for enhancing patient recruitment and retention in clinical research: findings from an interview study in an NHS academic health science center (Adams et al., 2015) conducted a qualitative study on the barriers and opportunities for enhancing patient recruitment. Open-ended, one-to-one interviews were utilized with 11 purposive