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Pursuing A Scholarship Essay

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It has been my dream and goal to pursue a career in medicine for as long as I can remember. Becoming a physician will allow me to combine my passion for science and medicine with my values of service and helping others. Pursuing a Masters of Biomedical Sciences will allow me to gain valuable knowledge and experience necessary to become a successful medical student and future-practicing physician.

I graduated from the University of Kansas in May with a Bachelors of Arts in Spanish, while also on the pre-medical track. With my degree, I was able to take the general science requirements necessary in order to matriculate into medical school, with only a few elective science classes such as Biochemistry, Cellular Biology, Microbiology, and Mammalian Physiology. Pursuing a Masters of Biomedical Sciences would allow me to receive more exposure to upper level science courses and help to build a better science foundation that will allow me succeed in medical school. Due to having a minimal background in biology courses, I want to make sure that I am prepared as possible for my medical education. This program would also allow me to better understand the rigor of medical school and how to properly manage the course load in order to do well and comprehend the material. I took a year off after my undergraduate studies to serve as an AmeriCorps member in a non-profit health clinic. While gaining clinical exposure has been …show more content…

This year serving in a holistic primary care facility and my own personal health experiences have shown me the value of having a holistic approach to medicine. This masters program would allow me to become integrated into a setting in which I hope to study and practice

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