Statement Of Purpose For Dietetics

The first time I realized I wanted to specialize in medicine was when my father took me to the fire station when I was around the age of fourteen. He began to show me images of different cases and trauma scenes they had participated in. Since then, I have constantly asked my dad questions about different calls and scenarios about patients he has rescued. By having a father in the medical field and continuing to take science and medical courses throughout high school, I began to learn more about medicine throughout the years. Deciding to partake in these courses further advanced my understanding in medicine. These courses helped it become clear to me that the medical field is something I continuously

My interest in medicine first stemmed from my freshman Biology class and my Nutrition class. I was intrigued by our studies of cells, genetics, and disease. Both courses incited a sense of awe and curiosity within me. Dissecting a frog, was the stepping-stone for my interest in medicine. Seeing the frog's heart made me wonder how the human heart worked. My research into the human heart inspired me to learn more about the medical field. I sought out volunteer opportunities that would give me insight into a doctor’s typical day. During my volunteer experience, I learned that as a doctor you experience many obstacles, including patient compliance and insurance approval issues. In my journey to pursue medicine, I learned that becoming a doctor means more than helping people, it means being the team leader, being compassionate, and most importantly being committed to the patient’s well being.

I had been told by many that medicine was the hardest career pathway anyone could take and worse more, it was nearly impossible to get it into! But medicine was all I could see myself doing, I had no alternatives so I was determined to get in. Naturally, I found myself more inclined to the sciences. I read more than I was expected to, I worked harder than I was expected to and with tremendous faith, I challenged all the boundaries set around me.

I was born in a farming family in a small town in southern India. My father worked in the agricultural field for thirty years.  He realized while he was working that his children should receive the best education as he had faced many problems due to his illiteracy. This motivated my father to give me the best education without which I couldn’t have come this far. When I finished  tenth grade, I had to choose either Mathematics or Biology and I opted for Biology as I had an affinity for science since my childhood. I always stood in the top ten of my class. I pursued my medical education at the distinguished institution, Guntur Medical College. I commenced medical school with the aim of becoming an internist.

I decided to pursue medicine while I was attending high school in Kolkata, India and fell in love with biology. I enjoyed engaging with people and developing meaningful relationships. I was looking for a path that would provide me with the skills to help others, both in my home country India and abroad. I felt that medicine can offer me an enriched career with the perfect balance of scientific challenge, intellectual stimulation and personal collection. Surrounded by the Himalayas in West Bengal, India, medical school further inspired my intellectual curiosity and cemented my professional identity.

My personal statement: The wish to become a doctor did not come to me right away. It has been a long process of figuring out what is the right path for me. After reading books, volunteering at a hospital, and withdrawing from science courses I saw medicine as my future path. Furthermore, I knew exactly which field of medicine I wanted to dedicate my life to. When I first arrived to the United States my English skills were very limited.

This is my first year at Brigham Young University and I declared my major as Pre- Dietetics. Interested in Dietetics as I am, however, I still want to challenge myself with Nursing. The major is intensive itself and highly competitive. If I am qualified for the rigorous Nursing program, I would graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree after four years of college. If not, I would pursue a bachelor degree in Dietetics and after that I would go for a master degree in the field. I would like to work for a nursing home or a hospital if there is an opportunity, since I like helping people in need, especially those on poor health condition.

Growing up I knew that I wanted to study science and explore the human body with the goal of helping people. With exploration of career options later in middle school, I realized that medicine was the path for me. My parents did not achieve Bachelor degrees and while I knew logically that they would support me, I did not have the confidence to pursue such a big dream. In high school, I became more and more involved and worked outrageously

Upon the genesis of my medical passion; at the age of seven, I somehow thought it was possible to also be an astronaut, a firefighter, a lawyer, a teacher, a fashion designer, a singer, etc. I thought I wanted it all but my heart never changed. Throughout high school I kept an open mind as a way of making sure I could hold on to this lifelong commitment that is a career in medicine. While exploring my other interests and desires, I was reminded of the reason why I was pursuing medicine, the heart behind it all. It is my first love.

I cannot remember when I began taking an interest in medicine, but the combination between science, passion, and people was the same amalgam that resided in my personality. I began to be involved in numerous science classes, medical organizations, and job shadowing, not for a grade or to build a reputation, but to strengthen my curiosity and myself as a future physician. As I continued on this path, I began to see the disregarded issues in our healthcare system.

The most significant experience I have had in my life was coming to the United States without speaking much English, going to school, and earning the Bachelor’s degree.

Legislation reform is important within any career as it allows for changes to be made as new information is brought forward. Within the dietetic field, there is a constant change in how we diagnosis, treat, or prevent patients due to an endless amount of research conducted that pre-sents new findings. As professionals in the field continue to question the standards originally presented to them, the laws backing the profession will continually need to change. The im-portance of legislative change is just as important as the actions taken by individuals to put those changes in motion. The health care field is vast and the laws that shape it are endless. The amount of research and education that goes into

I am interested in a Dietetics career that is largely focused on the community and Sea Mar can provide me the tools that I need to advance into the dietetics profession. I have experience with community and would like to continue to expand my knowledge in an area that I enjoy with a nutrition focus. I consider working in a team setting valuable because it allows for interaction where more learning can occur and I think this DI understands that.

Medicine has always been an alluring field since a young age. All components of this field work together to create the systems of life that surround the universe. This fascination, and the fact that I grew up taking care of two younger brothers, has led me to medicine. My first science class that ever struck me with curiosity was Biology in the ninth grade. Learning about evolution, DNA, and more left me with a love of science.

Throughout my life, I have worked towards one goal which is to become a doctor. Medicine offers the opportunity for me to integrate different scopes of science while trying to improve human life. Medicine has intrigued me throughout all my life because it??s a never ending