My Passion In Medicine

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 did not always want to be a doctor. My interest grew out of witnessing the suffering that health issues have caused to my loved ones, myself, and even complete strangers. When my mother was diagnosed with diabetes our family was disheartened but in the realisation of the long path that lay ahead in managing her lifelong condition I appreciated the hope that doctors gave us - that things could be better even if they were not perfect. I want to give people that hope, and when I discovered my love for science it was only natural that I felt medicine was the best-suited career for me.

Biology. Seven letters, one word. Biology initially was a course the state of Texas required me to take but as time progressed biology soon became my passion. Eventually over time, biology started to reflect in my everyday life and started to inspire me to scope more into the study. Biology became my calling and the key to the future I’ve always desired to obtain. Becoming a biology major in the University of Texas at Austin and obtaining a Human Biology degree with be the first step of many to being closer to becoming a successful physical therapist.

My desire to study medicine stems from my determination to make a difference to people's lives, where I am the decision maker. Medicine would allow me to integrate my academic interest for science into a public sector framework where I can meet different people everyday. My passion for science has been developed by learning different modules at school like 'Health and Disease' in Biology. Seeing how just a small deposit of plaque in the coronary artery walls could lead to atherosclerosis and eventually death if untreated, has highlighted the subtle nature of the body to me.

Although science has been my favorite subject in school for as long as I can remember, my passion for medicine started in fourth grade, after I spent three weeks in the hospital. The doctors and nurses were so good at explaining what was going on inside my body, and I learned so much about medicine and myself. It really improved my healing process knowing what was happening and how I could make myself feel better. From that moment on, I knew that I wanted a career helping others feel the same way. So, I met with my father’s friend, who was an anesthesiologist, to discuss all the options that are available in the medical field. After he listened to some of my interests and dreams for my future, he said that he thought

Ever since as I remember my childhood I have always dreamed to work in the medical field and be the part of the solution when it was about helping people. As I was growing up I read a lot of medical literature and magazines that fascinated me more and I strongly decided to take medical field track. During the primary school and a high school period I have always volunteered and offered my help to the nursing staff and even some of my pears were more comfortable to speak about some health issues with me. However I have always suggested seeking a professional opinion. Consequently in my mind was always that thought that I would like to know more about and around medicine.

Thinking back to what made me consider the medical field, I don’t remember considering any other field. Before I could even understand what physicians actually did, I knew that they had a major impact on a person’s life. It is obvious that doctors save life everyday, but the way they save lives was always interesting to me.Beyond all the medicine and surgery, a physician takes the time to guide and support every patient. Being a physician is not purely ingrained in science, nor is it purely ingrained in humanism. It was the unique combination of both that drew me to consider being a physician.

As a child, the medical field has been a heightened interest of mine. Having taken classes to become and emergency medical responder, being taught CPR, watching and learning from media about emergency services, my want to excel in medicine has only increased. I feel one of the biggest purposes in my life is to understand and help others through the pain and suffering that they might be going through. I wish to develop the knowledge and the skillset to be able to help or even save those in need. In addition, I hope to help others see how successful you can be if you are passionately driven for what you do.

Since my mother is a breast cancer survivor and I witnessed the devastation of cancer, one of my goals is to help find a cure for this deadly disease. Ultimately, this has been my passion from a young age ever since I started to volunteer at various food banks. Furthermore, a career in medicine will never become obsolete. There will always be sick people who are in need of recovery from their ailments. Overall, I chose a Pre-Med major because I have a passion for health and nutrition. From a young age, I was involved in athletics and I have always had a keen interest for eating healthy. As I have matured, my interest in fitness and a healthy lifestyle has augmented. Along with this, I have a passion to help others and to guide people into living a healthier and happier life. As a whole, a future career in medicine would be a prodigious way to use my talents and interests to benefit the world. Since every person eventually becomes sick and needs appropriate treatment, a medical related career is of the upmost importance in today’s

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.

Throughout my 4 years at Texas Women’s University, my passion for the healthcare industry has grown. During my academic years of study, I developed a great interest in pursuing a career in the healthcare industry; specifically, in the area of physician’s assistant. The possibility of being able to delve into that industry as a physician’s assistant became more and more propitious as I continued my education. Being the daughter of immigrant parents who started a new life in the United States, I was given a great opportunity to further my education, which my parents, regrettably were not afforded due to the persecutions they endured as members of the Baha’i faith. Being denied their right to further their education solely due to their religion, forced them to move thousands of miles away. They left everything behind to give my sister and I a chance to become accomplished and successful in society without going through so much viciousness and violence. Watching them painfully endeavor to learn a new language, find jobs in a country where they felt isolated, and struggle to perform simple everyday tasks like paying the bills, I learned how to work hard. I learned that life is often unfair and in order to be successful, I must use my determination to push through obstacles in order to reach the level of success that I seek. As Mike Gafka once said, “To be successful you must accept all challenges that come your way. You can’t just accept the ones that you like”.

He ran down the hallway towards me as I bent over, he clinched his arms tightly around me and whispered softly, “Thank you for being my friend”. Those simple yet influential words still echo in my head. Adam, was brought to a clinic that I volunteered at for autistic spectrum disorder and selective mutism. I followed Adam through his appointments and took extra time getting to know him and his family. I started looking forward to seeing Adam at every appointment. All it took was a 10 year old to show me the power of human connection. His words coupled with my own diagnosis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy with Ventricular bigeminy gave me the platform that would give rise to my passion for medical sciences. My passion would solidify with the support of my grandfather, a physician, who encouraged me to read and understand my condition. My enthusiasm for medicine was cultivated further as I read about disease processes and with the help of my father, a hospice nurse at the time, whom strengthened my interest further in medicine.

Dedication, determination and passion, which I follow in every sphere of my life, are key to success. During my high school years, I chose biology as a major and by the time I had graduated, my interest and curiosity in biological studies expanded exponentially. The more I was reading biology, the more I was engrossed in it, particularly in Molecular Biology. That was the moment, I decided to pursue a career related to these fields. So I got admitted into the department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at University of Dhaka, which exposed me to the curious world of biochemistry and molecular biology, and satiated my thirst for life sciences. I became mesmerized thinking that how tiny molecules like micro RNAs regulate key phenomenon of the body

Chemistry is ubiquitous and its prevalence is evident in everything right from environment, biology and even in technology. It is this versatility, which aids me in gaining insight in every field of science. Being a graduate in Bio-analytical Chemistry and Organic chemistry, my enthusiasm and inclination grew towards quantitative and qualitative analysis of natural and synthetic compounds in research laboratory. It is with this passion, I look forward to unravel the mystics of analytical chemistry through theoretical and practical knowledge. Therefore, I would like to apply for the Doctoral Program in Analytical Chemistry at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth.

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