Psychiatry Personal Statement

After these two things, that person needs to take the MCAT, or the Medical College Admission Test, in order to gain admission to a medical school to finish their graduate school and get the M.D. they need to practice. Once they receive their M.D. they have to do a residency program that involves 1,000 hours of internship, mostly unpaid. After these 1,000 hours are completed, the person who accomplished these things has to go to a board, and get the board’s certification in order to be licensed and begin their practice. Becoming a psychiatrist takes a lot of time, money, and patience, but it is highly rewarding in the end. Through this research paper, I have realized some of the potential drawbacks, but I have also found many new benefits of this field that I had not previously noticed. This research paper helped me see that this is something that I would like to pursue, even though it will not be

I am applying to your Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. I have earned my undergraduate degree in Biblical Studies from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. During my time earning my undergraduate degree I also minored in psychology. I am motivated to earn this degree because of the experiences that I have had while growing up in a home with a workaholic father and a bed ridden mother. This childhood has inspired me to work with those who are struggling emotionally and are in need of guidance and assistance.

Having pursued employment opportunities that allowed me to make a positive difference on the lives of the less fortunate, the Counselling Psychology course at University of East London is an obvious field that will allow me to continue these desires. Ultimately, this course allows me to change the lives of people and obtain my goals.The course prepares me for employment as a professional clinician, and grants me the ability to continue the promotion of well-being.

I have chosen to enter the field of Mental Health Counseling at this particular time in my life because I would like to learn the skills needed to help people with their life and mental health issues. While attending the University of Saint Joseph during my undergraduate years I took various courses that have led me to making my decision. The courses I took focused on business, biology, social work, and psychology. After graduation I decided to take a year off and gain work experience in customer service and health care. I wanted to experience working with the people in my community. I was hired as a pharmacy technician at a Walgreens in Vernon. Working as a pharmacy technician has been a very rewarding experience for me and I learned a lot about people and their unique needs. I also learned about patient care and how to be pacient and understanding under stressful situations.

My passion and determination to undertake study within the mental health sector dwells from the insight I have been privileged to gain in my current role as a link care coordinator, working with people who suffer from a range of ailments within the mental health spectrum; from learning disabilities, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, OCD, Autism to name but a few.

Thank you for the opportunity to apply to work as a research assistant at The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. Please accept this humble letter and accompanying application as an indication of my interest in applying to work as a research assistance-Psychiatry.

“Wow! You have overcome so much in your life!,” “I can’t even believe they are your parents, you’ve done so well for yourself!” These are just a few of the comments I have received over the past few years. As if my father’s battle with Bipolar Disorder, drug addiction and PTSD and my mother’s drug addiction and major depression somehow defines who I am. Over the past three years, I accomplished things which no one expected of me.

It is my strong desire to attend Fielding Graduate University APA (American Psychological Association) accredited doctoral program in clinical psychology. I have always been intrigued by the human mind for as long as I can remember, specifically the psychopathology of it. I truly enjoy conducting psychological research, learning about psychopathology and how to treat it. While conducting research and learning, it is important to remember that the purpose of psychology isn’t to predict a person’s thoughts, actions, and behaviors, but to understand them. There are dozens of events that occurred in my twenty-five years of life that led me to this meaningful choice of pursuing a doctorate. The two most significant events were when I was in the

I have always been thrilled by what goes around in people’s minds, but it was at the age of fifteen that I was first attracted to the field of psychology and particularly to clinical psychology. It was mainly because I read my favorite book When Nietzsche Wept by Irvin Yalom. This novel had a personal impact on me, as someone I know was dealing with depression, migraines, insecurities and suicidal tendencies same as happens so in the book’s characters.

Psychiatry, replete with both its allure and pragmatism, intrigues me. However, my appreciation of this specialty did not occur spontaneously. Becoming a physician has always been a life beautiful dream that led me into medicine. Early on in medical school, I knew that I wanted several things from my career as a physician, including intellectual challenge, ongoing close relationships with my patients, and the opportunity to give quality care to patients with fewer resources. At the beginning of my third-year clinical rotations, I had not decided a specialty I would pursue in my future like many other medical students and it was a time when I began acknowledging my interest during different ward rotations and lectures.

My oldest aunt, Kristy, inspires me to go into medicine. When she was in medical school completing her cadaver labs she would bring me in as well. She taught me the processes of the human anatomy and the functions of organs. At ten years old, I knew I wanted to be just like her. I am interested in the field of psychiatry because some of the most influential people in my life has counselled me.

As a girl growing up in Nigeria, I witnessed immense suffering and poverty. Initially, I believed the only way I could help people was to become a doctor and directly impact their lives. However, one pivotal life experience challenged this view. During winter break of my sophomore year, I walked into a phone conversation and found out my cousin was schizophrenic. For the next month, I spent countless hours researching schizophrenia, fascinated by it’s complexity. At that moment, my passion for research was ignited. I have always had questions pertaining to human behavior and the brain but it never occurred to me that I could be the one to answer them.

“Lord, let me live until I die”, said Will Rogers late in the 19th century. This prayer caught my eyes while reading foreign literature in high school and I pondered for a while about its meaning. Years later, I came to realize how strongly it relates to the ultimate purpose of psychiatry, the medical study of ‘living life’ in a worthwhile and healthy manner.

After completing the pathway assignment, I gained knowledge and understanding on the types of pathway, my own interest, and the pathways that I choose to go into. I believe that a psychiatrist is the career that best represents my learning skills, my interest, my true colour and my personality. Therefore, I aim to go towards the university and the medical school route to enhance my education towards psychology. A psychiatrist works towards the psychology and health science fields.

I have taken stock of myself, considering my skills, experiences, and goals. I have looked to family and friends, some of whom are doctors, for advice. Because of this self-examination, I have decided to pursue a career in health care. The process has been difficult at times but always illuminating. Throughout it all, I have never lost confidence - the confidence that I will actively absorb all available medical knowledge, forge friendships with fellow students, and emerge from my training as a skilful and caring physician.