Progress looks like a bunch of failures, and the way that we appraise our failures can either halt us in our journey or motivate us to become better versions of ourselves. I like to believe I chose the latter. Coming from a family of health professional I always felt inclined to pursue a medically related career. Being only partially focused towards bringing those goals to fruition my first two years of undergrad were rocky. After seeing the birth of my son, Cason, listening and watching procedures done by the clinical team my attention peaked. Seeing terminology learned in class with real life application, created a major turning point for my scholastic career. Along with my fatherly duties I picked up discipline, which lead me to …show more content…
Sarah was a diabetic, who allowed her symptoms to progress to the point of neuropathy and vascular complications leading to the development of ulcers along her leg. There we stood a room in full disbelief, that anyone could allow their body to undergo that level deterioration. One of the major reason for her delayed visit she explained, was that she could not afford to waste an entire day at the doctor's office. A few months later, the family practice received a call that Sarah passed away, and all I could think of was how preventable her issue was. I understand that there are going to be circumstances where no amount of foresight or intervention could create a favorable outcome, but the ones that can be handled with early intervention are the ones that I want to fight for. I want to lift the stigma linked to the length of a doctor's visit in underserved practices. If we can get more hands in these areas a difference in preventable complications could be in reach. That’s when I applied to Drexel University’s Master of Biomedical Science program, gaining exposure to the first year of medical school coursework. Boosting my credentials only prove that my past failures will only fuel my ambition, and that giving up isn't in my nature. As of recently I have become involved in clinical research at the CHOP emergency department as an academic associate,
As a young child, I was always drawn towards the field of health care. I remember reading about the many options that are held within it and wondering what path it would lead me on. Neonatal nursing was something that always came into my mind, but it was often pushed to the side by people and teachers who thought I should become a pediatrician instead. This became a real struggle for me, but as I grew up and began researching and exploring the health care field I came to a decision for myself. I came to the realization that everyone was wrong. I didn’t want to be a doctor at all. This sudden burst of independence from what everyone else wanted was the first step to reaching my end goal. Along with this, an accelerated education, volunteer
Through family, clubs, and academics, I have combined these traits to help me achieve my goals. My interest in the field of medicine has gave me a hands on experience throughout internship to work with dentist and people and has captivated me to keep pursuing my dreams. Giving back to my community has helped me avoid my fear of failure. I have used my fear to my advantage to help me improve myself. I eventually became a role model to my brother and mom by proving to them that it is possible to
Unlike other medical students, I never had one particular defining moment that changed my life but from a very young age I had set myself to becoming a doctor, but not just any doctor, a surgeon. Therefore, instead of just one determining event, many events helped propel my dream, with medical school being the beginning of much more I hope to achieve.
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.
Have you ever wondered what your aunt went through, what her life was like? Do you think that she wanted to die a horrible, rotting death? Like me, she probably had plenty of people saying to her, “Just take your medicine and watch what you eat. You’ll be OK. Those terrible things only happen to diabetics who don't take care of themselves.”
Over recent years, people are faced with different health related issues regardless of the advancement in the medical field (Kronenfeld, 2008). In this scenario, Molly is an 82 years old lady, who has developed health problems which make her feel isolated and lonely. The following essay highlights Molly’s leg ulcer, primary health care, wellness, health professionals and how these have been used to create a learning program for Molly. It also describes the pathophysiology of diabetes, Type II Diabetes and resources/ support services for the client’s spouse who is experiencing grief after the client died.
I am a good candidate for NJHS. I have discovered that I excel in my studies, have an interest in leadership and service, and have an urge for challenge and accomplishment. In NJHS, many have said that they have had fun while being pushed to their limits, which, in my opinion, is going to be a helpful factor in my future learning. You can count on me to do my job, take things seriously, and never give up.
I am going into the pathway I want, which is the medical pathway, I am taking the classes to be a paramedic which is the first step in my education and career to hopefully later be a Surgeon in my life, that is my ultimate goal in life, and it is something that is not going to change. I am putting in the work and effort into making sure I am doing great in my college classes so I can succeed and fulfill my college goals, no matter what happens or what is thrown at me either I am going to continue to put in the same amount of work and effort, maybe even more, into my schooling so I will be able to get where I would like to be in life and to be able to achieve all my goals in
During a clinical semester in a nursing home, being responsible for clients essentially on their death beds plagued my heart and altered my course of thinking. I wanted a career in which I was not directly involved in physical care. I turned to psychology and education which allowed more focus on behaviors and the mind. I am a dedicated student, always willing to learn and do my best. I consider myself a perfectionist and will not stop until the result is my best effort.
Delos M. Cosgrove states, “I think it’s important to try and leave the world a better place than you found it.” He accomplishes his dreams by the struggles he faced through his life. He always wanted to be a surgeon, but through persistence the path he was on took a turn and opened up new opportunities. These opportunities allowed him to explore new possibilities of healthcare. In some ways, I can pertain to what he experienced. Helping others has always been a passion of mine. Not only do I love helping people, but I love the idea of assisting others in a healthcare profession and I hope to do this in the future. There were many ups and downs during my high school career;however, like Mr. Cosgrove I am very persistent. He states, “a lot of
I did not realize I wanted to be a physician until three years ago. Once this realization occurred, I worked very hard to overcome the shortcomings in my undergraduate studies. I have maintained a job in order to pay for undergraduate and graduate coursework. This has forced me to enhance my time management and multi-tasking skills, which in turn have allowed me to be exposed to countless experiences and activities.
Adversity has only improved my tenacity, focus, endurance, and problem solving abilities. Various circumstances have affected my academic performance negatively, but I use that as motivation to continually improve myself. I want to be a part of the solution to the family physician shortage and serve the community in the most effective way. My drive to improve the lives of others will help propel me through the difficulties of medical school and beyond. The personal experience I have with my immersion in the field of primary care gives me unique characteristics that will translate into creating a successful physician that focuses on building meaningful relationships with patients. I continually witness how my grandfather is positively impacting the community through medicine and it is my goal to be granted an opportunity to do the same. My belief in lifelong learning and continual self-improvement consistently drives me towards the study of medicine. Because of my life experiences, I now have the balance, endurance, clarity, and tenacity needed to be a successful medical
George’s story has stayed with me because his struggles should have been averted. By undergoing preventative measures, his chronic illness may have had a better outcome. Perhaps most troubling, George’s story was not unique. Due to their lack of both insurance and health literacy, many patients I met while volunteering in Maine suffered from afflictions that were
The recommendations for change to practice at the level of the provider would include first treating the underlying problem that Mrs. Smith was admitted for. According to the literature, a progressively worsening diabetic foot ulcer requires implementing a multitude of strategies to prevent amputation of the limb. Adequate wound management, including debridement if required, and offloading techniques should be instilled for Mrs. Smith. Furthermore, education by the provider would be of critical importance for Mrs.
Throughout my educational experience, I have endured countless hardships that made progress difficult at times. Although it was a struggle through my strong dedication to education, I have also earned a list of achievements for my hard work. These experiences from, failing two of my English classes, to excelling tremendously in mathematics, have molded me into the type of student I am today. I am a student with a growth mindset and, an optimistic outlook on education and, the bright future ahead. I now understand the impact that a positive mindset can have on your future. I am definitely proud of the student I have become. I feel like my journey is unique, but is also very relatable.