Through my years of studying banking and finance in college, little did I know that I would be in a career path of medicine today. While I Paced the hallway of the hospital my cousin was receiving care, I was mesmerized at how determined the internists were to stabilize her health and how much knowledge they possessed.
This ordeal planted the seed of my passion to care for everyone like family and to continuously update myself with as much clinical and theoretical knowledge to be a better doctor with every passing day.
It was the same passion for learning medicine that guided my decision to sit for my step 1, step 2 CK and step 2 CS prior to the onset of my clinical training. I was determined to give 100% of my time and energy to learning and getting the best out of my clinical experience.
During my clinical years as a medical student I became captivated with the internal medicine specialty while working with a variety of patients, from a range of economic, social and cultural backgrounds. The vast range of diseases, diagnostic tests, and treatment modalities was fascinating and the daily challenge of my knowledge in medicine kept my passion for medicine alive. I was privileged to have extensive hands on management of inpatient and outpatient clinical experience which
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I would usually come in early and stay late to discuss cases with my preceptor and if I encountered a patient with a difficult diagnosis I would create the possible differentials and keep working until I found the right diagnosis. In my free time I involved myself in health fairs with the kidney foundation and my school, conducting blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks, kidney function through blood and urine analysis and above all educating the public on how best to achieve and maintain good
Interacted with patients in a group setting to observe behaviors and took notes accurately in orders to communicate their status to the medical specialists so recommended treatments and adjustments can be implemented.
deliver patients medical records, and run errands for all of the Nursing Units, Radiology, Admitting, and the general offices. From this experience I exhibited characteristics such as responsibility, caring, and, trustworthiness. Most importantly from this experience I learned you can change a person’s entire day by simply sending a smile their way or offering assistance. The small things in life matter, and I was reminded to live everyday to its fullest, because you never
For as long as I can remember, I have always been interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. These interests were most likely brought to life from my desire to want to help people and learn more about the human body. The experiences I’ve had throughout my life have brought me closer to the belief that I can one day make a difference in the world through medicine. All though I am not completely decided on what I would like my future career to be, I have been able to narrow my options down to a few of the many choices available.
I was a point person for patients who were scheduled to receive care,
The medical field is a career path that brings about many options and opportunities of great value. The noble idea of being a doctor tends to cloud the diligent studying and precise training that is actually required for this career. I have wanted to become a doctor since a very young age, and now that the opportunity is here for the taking, I have fully researched what it takes to succeed in this profession and various specialties of the practice. The road to a medical degree is one filled with thousands of notes, years of schooling, and many stressful nights, but the reward is one incomparable to any other. Saving people’s lives on a day-to-day basis has been one of my dreams for as long as I can remember, so the rigorous curriculum
The impetus for pursuing a career as a physician came through family tragedy. At a young age my grandfather died of a medical error after being hospitalized in an under resourced area. Now, armed with an idea of helping other families avoid preventable tragedies, I determined that medicine was ultimately the career for me. Growing up, traveling to other countries; I realized that access to medical supplies and properly trained doctors are not readily available. Medicine encompasses numerous areas that are intriguing.
This interest evolved into a career goal as I recognized the role of internist as a detective, academic, team player, and compassionate physician. During my rotation in internal medicine and clerkship in cardiology, nephrology, and intensive care unit. I was impressed by the knowledge, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based practice of physicians trained in internal medicine. I discovered tremendous satisfaction in being with patients at the bedside, the challenge of managing multiple problems and keeping up with watch individual’s health maintenance, and privilege of participating in long-term care. During these rotations I discovered a love for teaching whether clarifying a test result for a patient pointing out interesting physical exam finding or discussing the art of case presentations with junior medical students, I find great satisfaction in sharing knowledge with
I come from a small rural town nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. My hometown is split down the middle by a set of railroad tracks. On the north side, one can find pristine neighborhoods, newer schools, most doctors’ offices, and the only hospital in town. The south side of the town stands as a stark contrast. On the south side, you no longer find the wealthy neighborhoods but rather dilapidated and condemned homes and housing projects. One seems to find abandoned buildings on every corner, many inhabited by those that have lost their homes. Limited help is coming for those who need it, mostly through churches and volunteer programs targeting the underserved. Many doctors, dentists, and nurses are giving their time and resources to help
1. Briefly describe the one clinical experience you have had that has most significantly influenced your decision to study medicine. Do not replicate your AMCAS personal statement.
and problem-solve. I especially enjoyed my rotation in the mental health hospital and hope to one day specialize in this area. I work well as part of a team, communicate well, and have excellent attention to detail. I strive to offer the best customer service to patients and always ensure safe practice on the
For many years, I have been interested in pursuing a career in medicine. My interest in pursuing this field stems from several real-life experiences. I first realized my interest in the medical field a few years ago when my great uncle was diagnosed with the mental disorder Alzheimer’s disease. Discovering that Alzheimer’s is incurable, I desired to understand more about the causes of the disease. While the ability of physicians to improve the quality of life for patients gave me hope, their inability to stop its progression frustrated me.
Within minutes of a patient coming in, ten different diagnostic tests are preformed and a plan of action is already being put into place. I was amazed by the dynamic role that the physician assistants were able to play with in the department. I met PAs who worked in emergency medicine, orthopedics, neurology, and many other specialties. I think one of the greatest strengths of the position is the ability to be able to choose a specialty without having to complete a residency. This was one of the important factors in my decision between physician assistant and medical
I am non-traditional medical school applicant mainly because my desire and decision to pursue a medical profession was not made until the spring semester of my senior year as a college undergraduate. After graduating in May 2013 I started to study for the MCAT during the summer of 2013. After taking the MCAT I decided to enroll in my college taking post baccalaureate courses for one semester in order to reinforce my science background and improve my GPA. I took courses in psychology, sociology, and repeated physics and chemistry courses and received an A in both courses.
As long as I can remember, I have always been interested in medicine as well as technology. Thinking back, I believe my true passion for technology began when I was in elementary and middle school. I spent hours mindlessly attempting to copy programs from computer magazines and eventually learned to code and write my own programs. I spent a lot of time attempting to learn how to program, and when the programs did not run I spent even more hours figuring out the “why” and how to fix it. Little did I know at the time that not all kids my age found this activity a huge amount of fun.
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.