After I obtain my undergraduate degree in Neuroscience, I would like to go to medical school. I’ve always wanted to attend Howard College of Medicine. Primarily, because of the program they have there and the fact that they focus on serving underserved communities. With that, I also really love the location of the school. Howard University is located in the District of Columbia, our nation’s capital. I’m going to discuss Washington DC and how the location of Howard University plays a role in the school’s significance. Washington DC is located on the east coast of the United States, sandwiched between two states, Maryland and Virginia. The city itself is only 68.3 square miles big. The elevation is 0 ft. above sea level at its lowest point and 410 ft. above sea level at its highest point. This area is located on the North American Plate. DC isn’t often affected by earthquakes. The nearest fault line is west of the city which runs through Virginia and Maryland. Most times when DC experience’s earthquakes it’s because of that.
The District of Columbia is essentially located on the Potomac River. The Potomac River is a river that’s about 405 miles long and it flows into the Chesapeake Bay. Also the Anacostia River and the Rock Creek river run through the city and both flow into the Potomac River. Washington DC also has a few reservoirs of water; the Dalecarlia Reservoir, the Georgetown Reservoir and the McMillan Reservoir. With the location of these bodies of water, DC shares
Moreover, the mission of Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, of improving the health of the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico is a vision that I share. Growing up in this region has allowed me to see the value of having individuals from the community serve as physicians. Furthermore, this will help close the primary care gaps in the underserved rural and Hispanic communities. I believe that the post-baccalaureate program of Foundations of Biomedical Sciences will give me the opportunity to demonstrate my capability of succeeding in a rigorous academic program such as Burrell College of Osteopathic
It is through the landmarks of DC - the memorials, the government bureaus, and the White House - that current citizens, potential citizens, and non-potential citizens possibly experience the restorative effects accessible through Washington's representative geography.
The Georgetown University School of Medicine strives to ensure that its students become respectful physicians who embrace all dimensions of caring for the whole person. Please describe how your personal characteristics or life experiences will contribute to the Georgetown University School of Medicine community and bring educational benefits to our student body. (1000 characters)
I first realized my passion for health promotion and disease prevention the summer following my first year of college. I had the privilege of attending the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP), which introduced me to numerous healthcare professionals. During the program, many of the professionals shared their stories about why they choose the profession, and with each story, I began to reflect deeply on my own background and what drew me to medicine. It was not until an emergency medicine physician spoke about his experiences, that allowed me to fully understand connecting my background to my future. The physician mentioned growing up in D.C., which brought to mind my family in D.C. It had been almost a year since my grandmother
Dr. Winner received her undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree from Stanford University in 2001, and then took an astounding three year break before even beginning medical school. Interestingly, she decided to enter onto the pre med track later in college and so she applied later as well, which accounted for one year of her break. However, being from Alaska, one of her desires was to go to the University of Washington in Seattle, as it was considered a state medical school because Alaska did not have one. She applied there, but was rejected. Columbia University, however, did accept her, but she did not want to go there, as she viewed it as being “halfway across the country from her.” So she asked to defer her enrollment and surprisingly, they allowed it. So, in that year
Lewis Katz School of Medicine graduates humanistic physicians and emphasizes the caring of human beings. I believe that patient interaction is as a vital part of being a physician as medical knowledge.At Lewis Katz, each student belongs to one of the seven Doctoring colleges. Through the Doctoring colleges, I will start learning and practicing critical clinical skills as early as my first year. Being with the same group over the next two years, I will not only learn to work with others but also form meaningful relationships with faculty members. Lewis Katz is well known for its diversity and inclusion. Since its founding, it has been co-educational, graduating its first woman physicians as early as 1906. It trains its students to be culturally competent and ready to serve diverse patient populations. It also has a great connection with its surrounding communities. Located in North Philadelphia, Temple University Hospital (TUH) tries to meet the health needs of a vulnerable and economically stressed population, oftentimes providing low cost or even free medical care. The School of Medicine encourages its students to service under-served populations and work to improve health equity. I would love to be part of the new The TEACH and CARE student-run clinic which offers primary care to the community from 5 to 8 PM. Not only will I gain valuable clinical experience, I will be serving the
Just as the institution is eager to continue embracing the ever-changing world of healthcare and medicine, I too embody this same distinguishing characteristic. Throughout my undergraduate experiences I have learned in order to be a steward and servant of the medical profession one must exercise teamwork, service, empathy, accountability, and optimism; all of which coincide with the tenets that are declared by the Meharry Medical College, School of Medicine culture. Attending this medical school would be one of the greatest rewards for my motivation and persistence. I know for certain there would be no greater experience than to be a part of the Meharry Medical College
Maryland is a Mid-Atlantic state that's defined by its abundant waterways and coastlines on the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic. Its largest city, Baltimore, has a long history as a major seaport. Fort McHenry, birthplace of the U.S. national anthem, sits at the mouth of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, home to the National Aquarium and Maryland Science
Be Great. The philosophy that is the basis for every decision I make throughout my life. Being raised in an underrepresented and impoverished community it has pushed me to always strive for excellence and to put my best foot forward in everything I do. My mother, a very influential woman in my life, raised me to stay true to myself and put my best effort into everything.The legacy and vision of Howard University is one that I have lived by since I was able to think, walk, and talk on my own. Excellence is the standard to which I hold every aspect of my life; I am a perfectionist. Leadership is a quality that resonates throughout my hard work and dedication to improving my community. Recently, I, along with two of my classmates, organized a
Prior to the Civil War, higher education for African American students was nearly nonexistent. The small percentage who did receive education, such as Thurgood Marshall, often studied in informal and sometimes aggressive settings. Some were forced to educate themselves completely. Some schools for elementary and secondary training existed, such as the Institute for Colored Youth, a school started in the early 1830’s by a group of Philadelphia Quakers. A college education was also offered to a limited number of scholars at schools like Oberlin College in Ohio and Berea College in Kentucky. Between 1861 and 1870, the American Missionary Association (AMA) founded seven black colleges and 13 normal (teaching) schools. Many of these
On (http://www.homeofheroes.com) it states that, “George Washington had loved this area...had surveyed the landscape nearby as a 17-year old boy. For that reason, when assigned by Congress to select an area for our Nation's capitol, he had looked not far from his home at Mount Vernon, and selected the site near Georgetown that would become the District of Columbia.) On (https://www.history.org), it
The author speaks upon the residents as, “Lazy and spoiled” (Johnson 2012, para.4). Residents overcome many obstacles along the road in order to achieve their goal with the help of their dedication. Many believe that it takes a high GPA and a slew of experience to get into medical school. Instead of overworking the residences, imposing stricter entrance requirements for medical school applicants should be considered. “Society has become too lax and undisciplined, so the young have no sense of dedication or responsibility as a result” (Johnson 2012, para. 4). However, university admission requirements are increasing every year so as a result it forces students to work harder in order to keep up with their competition. Overall medical residents are knowledgeable and well educated individuals who earned their respect post 8 years of medical
Howard County has two major tributaries, the Patuxent River in the southwest region of the county and the Patapsco River in the north, as well as smaller rivers, streams and lakes that branch off from the main sources (Howard County website). The areas of land that are close in proximity to these bodies of water, and especially the tributaries, have a significantly higher risk of flooding as the water from the river overflows when there is a large rainstorm. In addition to these natural factors that account for higher flooding risks, human influences play a major role in intensifying the risk. For example, human development leads to building water-resistant surfaces like concrete on floodplains, cutting down trees and plants that help filter water, as well as well as installing storm drainage systems that end up in the rivers (BBC GCSE). For these reasons, Howard County finds there is a higher flood risk in urban areas, such as Main Street in Ellicott City, and Elkridge and Allview Estates in Columbia (Live Green Howard). These three locations in Howard County,
Since the 8th grade, I’ve known I wanted to be a student at Howard University. Howard University has cleared every major specification that I so very looked for in school in a way no other school could ever. From the moment I stepped on campus the beginning of my junior year, I knew this was the place that I would be able to thrive and inherently become a better “Me”. Howard exudes a certain liveliness that attracts me… Whether it’s the prestige and notably, the mass opportunities presented to all of its students, or the noticeable ambition that exude off each student; I Matthew Smith want to be part of it.
Attending Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine’s would allow me to contribute to the mission of developing solutions to help residents of Washington. Whether it was developing innovative teaching methods in coaching or finding solutions to challenges faced in research, part of my personality is finding unique and innovative solutions to challenges I face. Through the school I would be able to work with rural medical offices and hospitals, in collaboration with the technology incubator, to develop technology that would make providing healthcare easier and more affordable.