The Transition From Medical School

My decision to pursue a career as a physician was not a blinding revelation, being the daughter of two immigrant parents the thought of becoming a physician seemed distant. In high school I pursued to obtain what for me was then the highest education I perceived I would be able to achieve which was going to college and obtaining a bachelor’s degree. As the quote by Ralph Ellison highlights, “When I discover who I am, I’ll be free”. This quote resonates with the start of my second year in college, as I have been able to find my passion for medicine. More specifically, I explored my values and how I wanted to shape my future. I reflected upon the encounters and dramatic effects that physicians have had with my own family. The most impactful

-education whether it be medical school education of graduate school education, has been said to be not well structured as it really should be. Going to school for medicine is a huge commitment especially when you re learning to be save peoples lives and such, but if there is lack of an efficient system, then how will future doctors, physicians, pharmacists, etc. get the proper education and jobs in the future. The reason for the reforms factors in this issue as well as several others. There is worry among those who teach at these schools that the students are not receiving the proper education needed and are not exposed to the environment which they will be later exposed to when they begin a job. But without these first hand experiences and

For these reasons, a career in Internal Medicine would satisfy both my thirst for knowledge

I remember entering medical school with the intention of pursuing internal medicine, a specialty that would fulfill my desire to be a strong advocate for adults as well as associate physicians. I cannot even begin to describe how overwhelming it is to see patients improve after methodically figuring out how to nurse them back to health. Internal medicine will allow me to apply my knowledge and the resources available, to figure out the problematic nature of diseases. The challenging array of diseases and working with adults is the reason I am fond of internal medicine.

My presentation is a chronological analysis of the medical journey, beginning in the first year of residency to the end. Reading this personal account by Dr. Collins allowed me great insight into the world of medicine and the stresses of residency. This doctor provides in-depth information relating to his personal and professional life in the rigorous, yet rewarding field of medicine. As an aspiring physician, my intention was to understand the toil and struggle a person must go through intellectually, emotionally and financially, to pursue such a daring occupation. Reading this memoir has opened my eyes to the possibilities of medicine and has mentally prepared me for the daring tasks that lay ahead in the field of surgery.

Upon entering medical school I had no idea what type of medicine I wanted to practice. I had originally anticipated that I would become some type of surgeon, because of my enjoyment of working with my hands and visual attention to detail. It wasn’t until after completing my core rotations that I envisioned myself as a family doctor.

Sherlock Holmes once said, “There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact!” Such is the field of Internal Medicine that the facts, which we think are very simple, are actually the ones that have a potential to completely change the game. Keeping this in mind, I have valued the quality of giving utmost importance to even the tiniest detail and have always tried to nurture the same in me. My hunger for knowledge and having the courage to ask questions for the same, without thinking about consequences, is what sets me apart. My diligence for perfection, meticulous nature, enthusiasm for solving puzzles and inclination towards keeping in touch with my empathetic side while interacting with patients reinforced my choice of Internal Medicine.

My desire to become a doctor originated during elementary school. As role-models, I had three older brothers who diligently worked through college, medical school, and now residency and fellowship. They frequently shared stories about their experiences at the hospital that ranged from patient interactions, to making diagnoses of rare pathologies, to life valuable lessons. Later, I had the privilege of shadowing

I began my residency with a keen desire to develop into a physician-scientist. Although, my prior research was mostly in cardiology, I kept an

I’m not going to lie and say that I have always dreamt of becoming a general internist. Deciding what kind of doctor I wanted to become was the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make. I’ve listened to friends, family, fellow classmates and other physicians. I considered general surgery, cardiology, Emergency Medicine, OBGYN but I always came back to internal medicine. I enjoy hospital medicine and I was comforted knowing that I would still be able to pursue a fellowship after my training which didn’t make me feel like I had to get on a knee and propose to any one area quite yet. Internal medicine was also the one field that I could see myself being happy working even without pursing a fellowship. I feel alive when I’m in the hospital and I

After graduating from high school, I was accepted into my city’s medical school and started my career as a physician. However, Venezuela is currently filled with corruption, economic burdens, and violence; thus, after one semester, I decided to leave everything behind and move to the United States for a better future. Even though I had to start from zero, I want to pursue my dreams no matter the time it takes. Every action and every decision made me who I am today; transitioning to a new country, completing my pre-medical requirements, being involved in the community, participating in research, and having leadership roles are aspects that have aided shape my passion for medicine.

I value being able to explain to the patient what is happening and include them in the process of formulating a treatment plan. Through the course of my clinical experience and interactions with attendings and residents I feel that my disposition matches that needed for a successful career in Internal Medicine. My personality is easy going, my character is calm, my approach is analytical, my strength is flexibility, my indulgence is chicken wings, and my fun is being with family and friends. Professionally, I will strive to be a humble and proficient

The Lord gave me life, my mother brought me into this world, and my grandmother taught me how to be a fine human being.I vividly remember my sixth birthday party, when I wished so hard to become somebody who could heal my grandmother‘s pains and end her sorrows over death of her daughter her own heart ailment.Although it took me many years to fulfill my dream, I vigorously pursued my promise and studied very hard throughout my life to go to medical school and graduate with honors. I always desired to learn and grow, getting the best possible training in internal medicine. Therefore, I came to the US in pursuit of my dream as this country offers the most vigorous and comprehensive training in medicine. Immigrating to a multicultural country like the US was not easy especially I faced many obstacles and various ups and downs, but I survived and molded myself into a much stronger person. To pursue my deep interest in medicine and further familiarize myself with the American healthcare system, I participated in several observerships and clinical externships in teaching hospitals, rehabilitation centers in New York,Connecticut,Texas.

On every rotation, I took the opportunity to become an independent thinker. I found that the broad knowledge of Internal Medicine fulfilled my curiosity unlike other fields. Obtaining detailed histories, performing physicals, developing differentials and managing complicated patients, all fueled my enthusiasm on a daily basis. I always look forward to hearing the stories of patients and their families. My diverse experiences allow me to understand various issues of patients from different

During whole seven years of medical school, I enjoyed every single moment, however, from the first day of my internal medicine rotation, I found my niche. I was fascinated by the intellectual stimulation that I felt during solving complex problems and searching for diagnosis. In addition to the energy and compassion needed to care for a patient. I