Volunteering Personal Statement

As a first-year student, I am open to trying new things such as being a Coordinator, I feel that this would be a very enriching experience for me as a student and will allow me to improve myself. I am a very adaptable person, who gets along well with others and can clearly communicate all the required content. Moreover, I have exceptional organizational skills from my previous experience as an executive of Banting Memorial High School’s Student Council, but can always improve if need be. I also enjoy and believe in volunteering overall, with my past experience volunteering in daycares and retirement homes, I believe that I have the dedication, commitment and initiative to be an excellent volunteer coordinator.

When challenged as to why I would want to pursue a career in medicine, my response includes an acknowledgement of the realities of an intensely stressful and academically rigorous profession, but also a recognition of the rewards that come with having the ability to make a real difference to peoples’ lives. We depend on medicine in our weakest times and seek strength in those who dedicate themselves to research, prevention and treatment and I believe I have both the compassion and motivation to make a positive contribution.

Choosing a career in medicine came naturally to me since my father is an anesthesiologist. With my frequent visits to his hospital, I have always been surrounded with doctors. I have witnessed first hand the satisfaction a doctor experiences seeing their patient on the path to recovery. From something as simple as seasonal sickness to treating patients with serious chronic diseases, medical profession is the cornerstone in ensuring the

My whole life I have wanted to fulfill my goal of becoming a doctor. I have worked hard to immerse myself in anything vastly medical related such as volunteering at my local hospital, joining a teen health careers club, and shadowing doctors and nurses. All of these things, I believe, have allowed me to broaden my knowledge on passion for medicine. In addition, I

I have always enjoyed and had a passion for involvement. I believe that extra-curricular activities, volunteering or any type of involvement is an excellent learning opportunity. Throughout high school, I have been involved in sports team such as field hockey, rugby, badminton and swimming. In grades 10 and 12, I participated in junior and student council. These experiences taught me a lot about team work, time management and social skills. I was appointed captain for the girl’s field hockey team in my last year and this impacted my life. I learned a great deal about optimism as I absolutely loved cheering with my team regardless our losses. I also enjoyed participating in fundraising events such as Terry Fox runs, fast for hunger and many

I am interested in doing volunteering work with Atwell Martin in North Swindon. I currently work for the British Army as a Communication Specialist and would like to gain new skills and experience within real estate.

I haven’t always been interested in medicine. I didn’t have an epiphany or a life changing event one day which led me to pursue medicine. Deciding to study medicine is a decision I have taken after a lot of thought, research and discussion. I had the opportunity to visit the Obstetrics & Gynaecology, A&E and Surgery departments while on work placements at my local hospital. These visits have shown me the variety of interesting specialties which medicine has to offer.

As a student doctor, I continued to explore three core parts of my identity: a deep appreciation for the humanistic and scientific intricacies of the human body; intense enjoyment of research and analytical thinking; and a sincere devotion to serve. One of the most frustrating aspects of preclinical medical education is not having ample opportunity to learn medicine in the field through experience, and relegating the majority of learning to textbooks or small group discussions. To augment my devotion to serve the community in a way that

Growing up as a Vietnamese-American, my family emphasized the Confucian values of familial and communal support. This, coupled with the suburban setting I grew up in, instilled in me the value of community service. I desire to use my skills and knowledge to help those around me. As a physician, I plan to use my medical training to service my community, practicing within it as well as serving as a volunteer to treat underprivileged individuals.

Through the stress, strain, and painstaking decisions, a doctor is able to stay poised, confident, and meticulous. A doctor has immeasurable qualities. They persevere, and they demonstrate integrity, grit, and compassion among other things. Not everyone is equipped to be a doctor, and not everyone wants to be one, but those of us who do, such as myself, put in a lot of time and effort into achieving this goal. When someone asks me why I want to become a doctor, the answer is easy. I want to emerge as a doctor because I want to help people, but my reasoning extends far beyond that concept. Moreover, I enjoy challenging things, and what could be more challenging than dedicating your life’s work to ensuring that people become well, and go on to live long and happy lives? I enjoy thinking on my toes, and I love learning. The opportunity to become a lifelong learner in order to be the best possible provider that my patient can have, makes me want to achieve a medical degree. When I take the time to reflect upon myself, I know that medicine has always been the right choice for me.

My passionate to medicine started at the age of 11 when I had to accompany my mother to the hospital, as she was very sick. The situation was quite daunting and scary for me, but the gentle and friendly nature of the doctor we saw helped me to feel less afraid. I had to shed tears for the sick people and I felt courageous in dedicating to study a course that will take me in science to take practical action of fighting against diseases and have close interaction with the patients.

I was born into a family of limited means, but I never felt as though I wanted for anything. My parents could never provide me with much in terms of material wealth, but they did impart to me something much more precious: a love of knowledge and the understanding that a well-lived life must begin with compassion and service to others. Taking their messages to heart, my siblings and I worked hard to achieve and earn our way to success. Through high school, college, and into medical school, I always thought about how I might better myself and how I might use my talents to improve the lives of those around me. In medicine, I feel as though I have a career that will provide me with both intellectual challenges and an ability to serve others. I took particular interest towards internal medicine while our clinical rotations were going on. As each day was a true revelation, and I was most fascinated with diversity of patients, mixing of acute and chronic conditions and problem solving process as going from symptoms to diagnosis.

Saving lives is a big part of joining the medical field. I want to be able to be that physician that walks out to a family to tell them that their loved one is going to live. I want to help make a difference in this world. Addition to, the body is a beautiful structure that still hides so many unrevealed secrets. To this day we still find new information about the body which allows us to expand our knowledge to create new treatments for the sick. This field involves an on-going knowledge process. In order to make a difference, we need new inputs and ideas on the piece of the puzzle that is raddling most physicians. Medical students are not only trained to diagnose diseases and treat them, but as well as to

Since each person is unique, from DNA to fingerprints, it 's reasonable to believe that each of us also has a purpose, a reason for being, that is uniquely personal. I always have this passion for the amazement of science. And human, the science of it is indeed enchanting. I enjoy working with people as well as playing a role in their lives. Whenever possible, I want to save people. This connection between science and human is the path that I 'm deeply interested to take on. This is why medicine is the best option for me. I choose to study medicine in university because the scope is vast, encompassing the causes, the nature, and the treatment of diseases on a daily basis. I fully understand and hold that medicine requires a commitment to a lifelong learning, but I know that the job satisfaction is immense and unique. After my medical studies, I am planning to expertise in Obstetrician, Surgery or maybe Medicine for older people

Thank you for your interest in the volunteer program at Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Our volunteers work in departments throughout the hospital and share their skills to help the hospital fulfill its mission of excellence in patient care and customer service. We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities and will make every effort to match our needs with your particular skills and interests.