The Health Care Field Is The Appropriate Choice For Me

I believe Creighton University School of Medicine will meet both my professional goals and personal needs. Professionally, the emphasis on advancing knowledge and the overall wellbeing of patients will enable me to become a compassionate knowledgeable physician. The collaborative work between Dr. Huele and Dr. Gallagher, which incorporates organometallic chemistry and medicine, is particularly fascinating. My undergraduate research in organometallic chemistry and Lupus lacked this direct connection between these two disciplines. As I am looking into medical schools, the possibility of connecting my organometallic research experience with medicine is intriguing. I am also interested in attending Creighton University because of the commitment to serving others. As a five year volunteer at the C.A.R.E. Clinic for the uninsured, I have seen the difference free compassionate medical care can make for this underserved population. I am passionate about the importance of quality medical care for all human life. Finally, a faith based medical university allows me to nourish my faith while learning about medicine. A summer internship at a medical examiner’s office taught me about the complexities of

The invaluable skills that I have gained and learned through my after school clubs, Future Business Leaders of America, (FBLA) and National Honor Society( NHS), has stirred up a desire in me to help my community and to make a difference in the lives of people, by majoring in the Public Health field. Through Public Health, I will help those in my community at large to live healthy lives; mentally, socially, physically and culturally. Healthcare is an essential need in life and is a great field that would allow me to make a difference.

A time in my life in which I have been successful is when I graduate from college. Even though this was my second degree I was going to receive, it was the next stepping stone to heighten my career in healthcare. It was an uneasy decision, but I was determined to achieve my Bachelor’s in Science in Healthcare Administration.

After graduating high school, I was accepted to Alabama State University and decided to study Biology. I figured that this area would help me study living organisms, life processes and understanding the basic life processes that required different medical provisions. I believed that I would eventually find out if I wanted to studying medicine or counsel people. On May 7, 2011, I graduated from Alabama State University with my Bachelor’s degree in Biology. Then I volunteered at Jamaica Hospital emergency room alongside the medical providers and interact with the families of those who are medically

In high school my career pathway was in Health Science. I earned two certifications that were available in this class, which were: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, and Direct Care Staff Person. Key skills I learned from the health science pathway were: Accuracy and attention to detail, Listening skills, and observation skills. Those are just a couple of skills you need to progress in health science. My half brothers’ mother is a dental hygienist, so she helped me learn what I could to do as a dental assistant and in the dental office, possibly allowing me to progress to a dental hygienist in the future. In the summer I intern in our local dentist office in Scranton, Pa. As for the CES money that Milton Hershey School gives student here, I earned about $150 each marking period.

Have you ever been hospitalized? Have you given much thought to the individual that is always there attending to your every need? If your answer is “yes,” you are one of the few individuals that have taken into consideration this important faculty member. Yes, I’m referring to your registered nurse, the individual you see the majority of your stay while in the hospital. Your registered nurse that is a push of a button away, the individual that in reality never receives much acknowledgement. However, he or she is always there with a smile on her or his face, prepared to help at a moment’s notice. Before one chooses a career in nursing, it is always important to know that even though nursing is not for everyone, nursing is one of the most honorable and satisfying professions an individual can pursue. Additionally it gives individuals rewarding financial benefits.

My passion for medicine is something deeper than a mere interest in learning the extraordinary functions of the human body. I am completely fascinated to learn gross anatomy, histology, pathology, and the complete medical school curriculum. However, I am more captivated by how the knowledge I will gain in medical school will allow me to perform the lifesaving procedures that physicians are able execute. Although, medicine is not always ideally as I have written, I believe that as a physician I would use my knowledge and my experiences to provide the best holistic care to my patients. My culture, my experiences, and my education will bring a different perspective to the medical field. I aspire to have the ability and knowledge to save a child that might not live, to save a woman that suffers a heart stroke, and to even provide the necessary treatment for a child with a mere cold. Additionally, participating in the Loma Linda Gateway to the Health

Beyond the immediate exposure of healthcare best practices and how to address each situation with its own urgency; it has molded me to develop the skills necessary to balance a busy schedule to meet deadlines. Keck Medicine of USC has taught me to only accept the highest standards while being forthcoming and endearing with research for any project. Entering into healthcare from a completely different career path has been nothing short of challenging. This change of career required me to refocus my efforts and abilities to become a team player within an office setting and learn a new dialect only known within the health care community. All the skills and knowledge I have obtained required a great amount of perseverance and dedication outside the workspace to become a successful employee. I have no doubt that the dedication my career has bestowed me with, can also be applied to my education and will help me succeed within the USC environment. With this is mind, I have come to the conclusion that I am prepared to commence my graduate education at USC in pursuit of a Master’s Degree.

I discovered Loma Linda University School of Medicine through a friend who urged me to apply knowing how much of a devout Christian I am. I am aware that LLUSM educates its students in the teachings of Christ, and teaches them to heal patients and make man whole as Christ did. This in itself requires an understanding of Christianity and its application to medicine as a career. As a future medical student, I recognize that I will be required to act according to these Christian ideals, a privilege that I look forward to. I admire LLUSM due to its ability to spread love to its patients and inform them of Christ’s ministry. I wholeheartedly agree with the philosophy; healing a patient is much more than treating the symptoms.

Since freshman year, I have taken college level health science related courses that taught me the technical aspects of medical terminology, along with the complex questions of bioethics. From a practical aspect, I learned about the values and perplexities of the Hippocratic Oath, while getting CPR/AED/First Aid certified. Through my extracurriculars, I learned the value of synergizing science and compassion. I learned the devastation illness has on family members when I volunteered at the Alzheimer’s Care facility. I danced to Marvin Gaye with the terminally ill residents as their family members looked on with a surreal expression on their face because their mom or dad was enjoying that very instance of their life. At my internship at a physical therapy practice, I learned the importance of patient autonomy from older patients who would forego major operations like hip or knee replacements to preserve their quality of life without facing the potential implications of a major operation. At the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life, I learned how important holistic health care factored into the treatment process as cancer survivors and fighters emphasized the importance of a strong emotional and spiritual support network. These profound insights I learned outside the classroom brought my education full circle. At Georgetown, with the National

My name is Whitney Mullins and I am currently taking classes to pursue my bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management. The medical field is always making advancements to improve our healthcare. Healthcare professionals not only focus on treating illnesses or diseases but on preventative medicine as well. It is vitally important for everyone to be concerned about his or her health and overall well-being. When you combine the terms religion and medicine, some would not think twice on where the roots that stemmed to the modern medicine we now know today came from. With the new advancements in medicine, one can look at it in a negative or positive light.

My passion for healthcare cultivated because of my family. Throughout my childhood and adolescent years, I got an opportunity to volunteer helping around the nursing home where my mother worked as a licensed practical nurse. Looking back, on those experiences influenced my entire career in so many diverse ways. Learning ample amounts of wisdom from various honorable people. As a child I was always trying to help my mother, grandmother, aunts, my church take care of others in our family and the community. Once I graduated from high school I did not know if I was prepared for college. Likewise, I was not sure if I wanted to become a registered nurse and follow my mother’s footsteps. However, I did attend a technical training school and became a certified nursing assistant in 2005. During my five year gap year, I conducted research on several different areas and aspects of healthcare. Over the course of ten years I have had the opportunity to experience different segments of healthcare. From the different settings of healthcare, exploring different business opportunities offered in healthcare, and educational and technical skill trainings. These three topics really influenced my decision to pursue a healthcare career.

While I feel honored and privileged to be able to provide the care I do now, I have an even deeper desire to grow and expand my knowledge and skill sets so that I am able to be more beneficial to my patients, my community, and my team. I want this degree so that I can be a better me, a better mom, and a better individual whose goal is to make this world a better place.

A career in the health sciences field has been an aspiration of mine for as long as I can remember. In fact, not only has it been my goal, but I have never wanted to pursue a field besides medicine. There have been several instances in my life that have drawn me towards health sciences through school, volunteer work, and everyday life. These experiences confirmed my dedication to the field of medicine and patient care, and with a Marquette University College of Health Sciences degree, I will be able to finally pursue the career I have dreamed of for years.

Although this subject was quite intriguing, I did not find this field to be something about which I was passionate about. In fact, it wasn’t until my last year of college that I realized that this was something that I felt I could see myself doing with my life. My interest in pursuing an MPH degree began when I interned at the UCI Medical Center. I realized how much of an impact one person can have in their passion to see change and shortly after, I realized that I wanted to be a part of that