Why I Should Become A Surgeon

A medical practice that I have highly considered is general surgery. Both my grandfather and uncle are general surgeons, so the idea of following in their footsteps interested me greatly. Also, the idea of combining science and art, as doctors do, has always fascinated me and called me to this profession since a very young age. Like any doctor, the road to becoming a general surgeon is vigorous. “Surgery is a career for the committed. Much of your life is dictated by the demands of the operating room. The training is long and demanding. But for those who love it, a

Growing up I seen my mom, aunts, uncles and grandfather struggle with the death of my grandmother. Everyday there was a new struggle whether it was getting up to go to work or eat. My grandmother died of breast cancer at the age of fifty two, it devastated my family. The question asked “Is why do I want to go into the medical field?” I want to go into the medical field because I want to be able to make a difference in this world. I want to do research to cure chronic diseases, I want to be able to tell a family that everything will be alright, and I want to be able to save a family the devastation that my family felt.

It’s not worth dedicating your entire young adult life to medicine only to quit afterwards. Not only is it a waste of your own time but also a waste of money and resources. Dr. Ibrahim Hussain, MD illustrates this like no other. Dr. Hussain came in and gave an amazing presentation about his journey in medicine. Co-hosted by AED, AMSA, and the HPO, this event had a great turn out with undergrads, graduate students, and even professors/deans in attendance. As a neurosurgery resident at Weill Cornell Medical Center-New York Presbyterian Hospital, Dr. Hussain shared his stories from a pre-med in Rutgers to a busy surgeon at the hospital. His talk was very inspirational as he started out in Rutgers with extremely low grades and had lost motivation for medicine. After he talked to many people and shadowed many doctors, he was able to lift himself up and excel for the rest of college, getting accepted into NJMS where he got his MD. He was then able to get into Cornell for the coveted neurosurgery residency and has been there since, saving countless patients' lives. He works countless hours and feels such privilege to help all these people. He does not feel it is a chore to go to a medical conference, read medical literature or remain updated on medical topics. He also brought pictures from his surgeries, from the more complicated brain tumor removal to the simpler appendectomy or cholecystectomy. This was my favorite presentation because it combined some of

I decided to take this class because I am interested in learning the basics for the medical field. I am interested in being a pediatrician because I enjoy working with children. I look forward to helping families by curing a sickly child or completing a usual check up. No one in my family has entered the field of medicine. I chose the medical field because I feel as if I can provide help for people who need it. Although these are my interest, I am still undecided for what I what for my future and I'm hoping this class can help me make the best

Since I can remember I viewed the study the human body and all its anatomy as a captivating subject. Working in the operating room where the use of scientific and behavioral practices is used when undergoing surgery helps actualize my goal to care for people and contribute in my interest of the human autonomy. Connecting and associating different forms of my experiences I know I can increase my knowledge based on my direct profession. I understand a perioperative (surgical) nurse is considered a fast-paced job, but I am ready to strive for excellence and make a difference in someone’s life whether is emotionally or

However, I was ambiguous concerning which career path I wished to pursue. I was given the privilege to shadow various health care physicians around the area, which could potentially help determine which field of medicine was for me. Of the specialties I had observed, I found that anesthesiology was the utmost intriguing and I was immediately attracted to it. In order to acquire additional information relevant to the specialty, I applied to volunteer at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in the anesthesia department. Due to my father’s and grandmother’s health concerns during this time, I was still able to acquire exposure to certain other specialties such as family medicine and cardiology. When I began volunteering in the anesthesia department, I was immediately assisting the anesthesia technician with her daily responsibilities. She eventually introduced me to several anesthetists there. After shadowing the anesthetists, I quickly learned that a considerable amount of the patient interaction was with the anesthesiologist assistant or the certified registered nurse anesthetist rather than the anesthesiologist. I was filled with bliss when I watched the anesthetist comfort the patient along with his or her family before the surgery. After that observation, I realized that I no longer desired to become a physician but rather an

Some might say it’s the rush that they feel cutting people open to fix them. Others might say it’s just the feeling of empathy that they have towards their patients so they try to help them. Well, I say it’s the love of helping people, the rush of getting it perfectly done, and the life that I want to choose to live. There are pros and cons for this career that I want. This is my top career that I want. Being calm and focused in life or death situations. Be a leader but also in a team and work with other people and communicate. I’m ready for the tumors, blood clots, and traumatic injuries that has happened to other people that needs my help. Yes, they make $395,000 when they first start but during the next six

Getting the opportunity to go to High Tech High School would be like a dream come true. I truly believe that attending this school would be of great benefit to myself and to the school as well. For as long as I can remember, I have dreamed of science. Where many others feel that the the presentation of science is a sore subject, I only feel passion. Science in all forms fascinates me. Therefore, I have decided that in the future I want to pursue a career in biomedical science. I aspire to be an Orthopedic Spinal Surgeon. The academy of Biomedical Science is the perfect fit for me. There aren’t really any other schools which allow you to specifically chose one path to focus on. This is why High Tech High School is preferred by many students all over Hudson County.

You should never have to work a day in your life if you truly love what you’re doing. You should be excited to go to your job every day and do what you love. As long as you passionate about what you’re doing the income shouldn’t be a factor.

Sarah B. office, I felt a slightly nervous, but very confident that this interview will go well. She walks in with a smile as she heads toward her desk. “So, I was told that you are a student, do you mind me asking what school you are currently attending?” she asked. I answered, “I am currently attending City College of New York in Harlem.” As we continue to converse about me and my background, I felt more comfortable enough to interview Dr. Sarah. For this piece, I am have changed her name per her request. First few questions I asked was about her educational background as well as her experience. To my surprised, it is very impressive and interesting. “I attended John Hopkins. It was not what I had expected, but there was always a competition between my classmate and I to always to do better. This was a motivator to make sure that I was on top of my game.” To go back to her past, I asked when did she realized that the medical profession was something she wanted to do. Her interest in surgery came about when she was a teenager working in a general surgeon’s office. The very first operation she witnessed was a gallbladder removal, also known as cholecystectomy. “I can remember it was appealing because I could see the anatomy that I’d have learned in school, but it was in real life. It was

As a musician, I view medicine as a career path that reflects my identity: someone who pays attention to the meticulous details of my craft. One of my favorite activities is setting up my guitars, a monthly process that involves changing the strings, checking for intonation, adjusting the action of the fretboard, and polishing. I do so with the utmost attention to detail. This takes hours, yet I gain a sense of satisfaction from it, knowing that my guitars are in optimal playing condition. I know that whoever hears my music will hear it in its best form and I hope that they leave feeling profoundly impacted. I saw this same dedication and attention to detail during my shadowing experiences in the operating room as I watched a team of doctors and nurses prepare a room for surgery: lining the room with sterile drapes and intubating the patient. I was told that this long and seemingly tedious process was so crucial to preventing infection as well as to ensure that the surgery runs

However, the experience was gratifying not because of the opportunity to shadow but because of the smiles I came across each time I walked into a patient’s room. To hear patients appreciate my time delights me and propels my desire to serve. I think of all the more smiles I can elicit as a surgeon and I grin in excitement at the

The first time I stepped foot in the operating room it felt like it was a fantasy. I would see operating rooms in many different shows on television but I never thought that I could find myself in one until medical school. However, the Pre-Healthcare Program partnered me with an extraordinary mentor that allowed me to come into the operating room and into patient rooms so often that I felt that I was part of the medical team. Soon after starting the program I became accustomed to being in the operating room and in the hospital itself. I learned my way around the hospital especially floor 5, which is where I spent most of my time. I met incredible individuals such as my mentor Dr. Burch who continues to serve as a great mentor, Dr. Wayne Lee who I greatly thank for his detailed explanations and drawings of the surgical procedures performed, and some researchers that gave me incredible advice on my future endeavors. Dr. Ader the associate director of the Diabetes and Obesity Research Institute is one individual I had the incredible pleasure to speak to. She spoke to me of my already increasing interest in diabetes and obesity and spoke to me about the nonlinear path of life. She encouraged me to seek out any opportunities that arise even if I believe that I am not interested in that moment, since any exposure to a different path other than what I visualize in my future can either inspire a passion or teach me something invaluable.

I chose my career to be a Surgeon. This job is based on treating diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation. Make sure you follow the established surgical techniques during the operation.

I want to be a Neurosurgeon when I get older. A neurosurgeon is someone who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the nervous system. They can help you treat problems with the brain or the spine, trauma, tumors, and congenital anomalies. Since I was twelve years old I have always been fascinated in the human brain. I want to know what it has, and how it functions. I've got a passion for helping people who need it. This is because I believe that I can make a difference in the world.