The General Internal Medicine Ward

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

I first became exposed to a hospital setting during my early ages of childhood due to my constant issues with my immune system. To my parents, I was commonly referred to as the sick child in the family since I would constantly catch even the simplest of illnesses such as fevers, colds, flus, running nose, severe coughs and much more. The time period, in which I would visit the doctor’s office, lead me to become more accustomed overtime to the environment and eventually grow a passion for what is being done.

The medical world is an intellectual, competitive, and rewarding field. It requires discipline and dedication. The challenge of using logical and clinical reasoning in an environment that demands genuine personal dedication attracts me immensely. My enthusiastic mind for knowledge and compassionate nature has made me pursue this rewarding career.

Internal medicine offers the opportunity of clinical practice in a wide variety of clinical settings (communitarian medicine to inpatient in hospital facilities). There is also an innumerable opportunities for fellowships to subspecialize and research opportunities.

Once, I encountered a pregnant woman in the 30th week of gestation, who came to the outpatient department complaining of chest pain, shortness of breath, right leg swelling and other symptoms. This experience was very frustrating for her and the family, as she had already visited another medical office and was given treatment that didn’t help. I did a thorough clinical evaluation and reviewed the investigations that were performed. That includes CXR and CBC, both of them were normal. Then I ordered Doppler U/S of the right leg, the conclusion of which was clotted blood in the deep veins of the right leg. My impression was deep venous thrombosis with pulmonary embolism and I ordered an additional chest CT to firmly confirm the diagnosis. The result of the CT was consistent with pulmonary embolism. I referred her to a hematologist and she was treated with a blood thinner with close monitoring of the fetal condition. There was nothing more inspiring than seeing the happiness on her face when I saw her and her baby after two years. This has been my dream since childhood, that a strong desire of improving people’s lives. Upon completion of my undergraduate medical study, I found an internal medicine to be most interesting and I joined the internal medicine residency in

I participated in numerous and varied electives to gain a wide appreciation for the scope and practice of medicine. I learned countless lessons from physicians, nurses, midlevel providers and ancillary staff, while caring for hundreds of patients gaining a level of autonomy. The importance of a focused history and physical – to not be afraid of the myriad of details and at the same time to not loose sight of the bigger picture – how to present cases, and how to formulate a high-quality differential diagnosis with appropriate testing measures were all emphasized. These experiences showed me that being an effective Internist involves not only the treatment of those severely ill, but also the need for comprehensive treatment of the patient and their families. I was genuinely inspired to be a part of the IM team and my goal of becoming an Internist was

As I began my medical education my interests had piqued; however, my true passion was ignited when I discovered the stimulating environment of internal medicine. Foremost, with the aid of an exceptional physician preceptor, I discovered that managing a wide variety of pathologies within a varied population is the ideal way to develop a broad clinical knowledge. Additionally, I found that I enjoyed the ‘hands-on’ component that comes with the privilege of performing procedures and resuscitation. Finally, I discovered that managing patients holistically, through collaboration and coordination, is the best way to facilitate excellent patient outcomes. It was after these discoveries that I decided to further my pursuit of a career in internal medicine.

My long journey to fulfill my lifelong dream of becoming a doctor has provided me with the opportunity to balance my passion for science with my eagerness to provide care to those in need. My desire to reach this dream has and will continually fuel my passion for a field that I love and this desire is reinforced with every rewarding opportunity I experience as a healer, a thinker, and a friend. My interest toward internal medicine started growing during my clinical years when I had the opportunity to rotate through many different specialties. I have observed each to have its own unique commendable approach to healing. Nevertheless, what echoed through my mind and heart was "internists are the ones whom people think of when the need calls."

I embrace the search for the effective, mutual beneficial relationships within medicine that aims to improve the lives of patients and fellow physicians to uncover the body’s complexities that are not always apparent through pure medical intervention. It’s not an endeavor that can be done with haste. Only with deliberate focus and care can I learn how to hone a person’s tale to their own telling and maintain their wellbeing. I look forward to the

I envision myself working in an academic setting while practicing internal medicine. I have always been interested in relating the body systems to each other and treating illness in the context of the person. Through my experiences, I have found that I also enjoy mentoring others about their health, although I am always excited to teach my trainees about medical terms or topics we encounter while in the emergency department. However, I am also thoroughly interested in conducting clinical research that seeks to continuously improve the quality of care that is provided. Therefore, I look forward to working with patients and other health professionals while allotting equal time to teaching and conducting research.

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.

While practicing in Nigeria, one thing that bothered me a great deal was how patients battling heart diseases were more likely to show up to the hospital only when their medical conditions had become severe. Though often wishful that patients presented earlier, I was nevertheless always determined to help the patients as much as I could. In the end, I concluded that to best serve the patient population we attended to at the hospital, a further training in internal medicine would equip me with the tools needed to effectively help and treat my patients.

Consequently, with my inquisitive nature, it was natural that my interest in Internal Medicine started to take its root. I decided to gauge my aptitude for it in a more challenging environment. Four months of clinical elective rotations in the US at the Henry Ford Hospital and the University of Wisconsin provided me with the perfect platform. I was given the responsibilities equal to those of a resident. During this period I learned the art of applying evidence based medicine to the comprehensive care of adults. Getting acquainted with patients from diverse backgrounds, maintaining intimacy by knowing their needs, understanding their problems and providing compassionate care was an utterly gratifying experience. By this time I was convinced that Internal Medicine would provide the perfect mental stimulation for my intellectual curiosity and close attention to detail. Unites States having a rich history of molding academic leaders in the field, renowned of ever evolving practice of medicine and emphasize on evidence based medicine seemed to be the perfect place to train and

As an aspiring physician my preparation has been driven by motivation, intelligence and most importantly commitment. Over the course of my undergraduate education I have developed strong communications skills all while maintaining a strong work ethic. My best attribute is my willingness to help other. I am caring, compassionate, confident, cultivated and consistently eager to learn. The career path I have chosen has tested my ability to deal with uncertainty, problem solving, and most importantly helped me to distinguish my strengths and weaknesses. I have learned to manage risk and deal effectively with problems. Overall, I have developed the skills to virtually engage people.

Personal Statement: Why I would be an asset to the Medicine School and the Medical Profession My personality characteristics and my passion for the medicine discipline combined with the knowledge I have acquired through academic and life experiences make me an asset to medical school. As a trained professional in the future, these qualities will allow me to be a valuable team member and contribute to the support of my community members as well as the healthcare profession in general. I am about to complete my first step in this pursuit with the completion of my undergraduate Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology (graduating in May 2018). I have been through extensive study cycles to obtain a solid understanding of my core subjects (macro and micro-anatomy and general, respiratory, and neuro-physiologies) along with various interdisciplinary electives such as, medical anthropology, health policy, and abnormal and cognitive psychology.