Why I Want To Pursue A Career In Pathology

My interest in medicine first stemmed from my freshman Biology class and my Nutrition class. I was intrigued by our studies of cells, genetics, and disease. Both courses incited a sense of awe and curiosity within me. Dissecting a frog, was the stepping-stone for my interest in medicine. Seeing the frog's heart made me wonder how the human heart worked. My research into the human heart inspired me to learn more about the medical field. I sought out volunteer opportunities that would give me insight into a doctor’s typical day. During my volunteer experience, I learned that as a doctor you experience many obstacles, including patient compliance and insurance approval issues. In my journey to pursue medicine, I learned that becoming a doctor means more than helping people, it means being the team leader, being compassionate, and most importantly being committed to the patient’s well being.

The medical field is a career path that brings about many options and opportunities of great value. The noble idea of being a doctor tends to cloud the diligent studying and precise training that is actually required for this career. I have wanted to become a doctor since a very young age, and now that the opportunity is here for the taking, I have fully researched what it takes to succeed in this profession and various specialties of the practice. The road to a medical degree is one filled with thousands of notes, years of schooling, and many stressful nights, but the reward is one incomparable to any other. Saving people’s lives on a day-to-day basis has been one of my dreams for as long as I can remember, so the rigorous curriculum

After graduating high school, I was accepted to Alabama State University and decided to study Biology. I figured that this area would help me study living organisms, life processes and understanding the basic life processes that required different medical provisions. I believed that I would eventually find out if I wanted to studying medicine or counsel people. On May 7, 2011, I graduated from Alabama State University with my Bachelor’s degree in Biology. Then I volunteered at Jamaica Hospital emergency room alongside the medical providers and interact with the families of those who are medically

Currently, I am in the process of earning my Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a pre-medical emphasis from Grand Canyon University. Upon graduation, I hope to attend either a medical or physician assistant school. My specific goal in the medical field is still up in the air, however, I am avidly exploring the fields of pathology, oncology, emergency medicine, and surgery. My interest in the medical field was sparked by my human anatomy and physiology class during my senior year of high school. Put simply, my life in high school was rough, and I was completely lost, as far as my career decisions were concerned. I enrolled in a human anatomy course, to fill a hole in my schedule during my senior

Along with being a biologist, I envision the future me as a pediatric or trauma doctor. Not only do I love learning about how each cell in the human body works, but I want to implement that knowledge in helping others around the world. Along with biology, I am taking anatomy and physiology to pursue my interest in human biology. Choosing my program of interest—medicine—was an effortless decision due to the fact that ever since I was a kid, I have always aspired to be like my pediatrician: always there to treat patients with compassion. Being able to grow up and assist kids who are in need of help has always been a goal of mine, and being able to do so in the emergency department would allow me to give a faster and hands on solution to ailments right in the moment. Science in general is something I am immensely passionate about, in particular biology and being able to learn all the aspects of the human body, and I strive for the day that I graduate with a master’s degree in biology and medical

During my undergraduate career, I discovered further inspiration to pursue medicine while founding Texas Healthy Habits, a student organization. As an officer, I created engaging lesson plans and traveled to local elementary schools to teach children the importance of public health. When I revisited the schools, I was delighted to see that my lessons stuck with the children and they were already applying them to their daily lives. It became apparent that my lessons were helping kids make decisions that had a positive impact on their health. This opportunity revealed to me that I am drawn to a career in medicine because one of my long-term career goals is to be in a position that allows me to

As a senior in highschool, one of my future goals is to become either a doctor or an administrator in health sciences. As long as I can remember, I had a fascination with animal documentaries when Animal Planet was very popular. However, then in high school, I was introduced to the Human Body, and it fascinated more than ever. I want to become a doctor because I have the drive to save other people’s lives.

I found a great environment for learning at my medical school in presence of my hard working class fellows and worthy teachers. At my medical school, I loved Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry, but the subject I enjoyed the most turned out to be my beloved Pathology. Study of human body and its diseases ranging from molecular to gross levels made Pathology most interesting and satisfying for me. It always provided me the answers of why, what and how. Exploring the tiny and microscopic detail of everything seemed like a world for me.

The medical field has always been very interesting to me. I find the way the human body works to be so intriguing and I jump at any chance to learn something new about it. Throughout my years in college I have had the time to focus on what I find most interesting and what direction I want to take my career in. While doing my research, I came across this program and I feel I would be a great fit. In this essay I will discuss the different traits I think are needed to be successful in this field and what skills I will be able to bring to this profession.

I became captivated by the opportunity to apply my knowledge of the biological and chemical sciences in a way that one day may save a life. Though my interest stems from my experiences, my passion to pursue this field lies elsewhere. Growing up in a family of low socioeconomic status in an area with few sources of acceptable health care, I saw my parents struggle as they aged to provide my siblings and I with a proper education. There were times they would ignore their own illness in order to save funds for an emergency for us. Observing this, I knew that no matter how difficult of a path I picked, regardless if it was pharmaceutical sciences or the medical field, my parents had concurred greater difficulties. Growing under such conditions, I began to realize the disparities in quality of treatments my parents received compared to those who of a higher socioeconomic status. This motivated me to pursue a career where I would be given the chance to offer care to individuals through unbiased views. Of course, there are a plethora of careers that can fulfill this but medicine has presented itself as very unique to me. It promises a lifestyle devoted to empathetic patient care, direct patient interaction, and a boundless opportunity to learn and experience something new. As the end of my undergraduate experience is forthcoming, I look forward to taking on the next phase of my life, endeavoring to join the ranks of tomorrow’s

When I was in middle school I decided that I wanted to be a pathologist. I was fascinated with the human body and would always watch shows on TLC that pertained to the human body such as the operation. I loved to read murder mystery books and any type of books that had a pathologist or city coroner in them. As I got into high school I started to research college criminal justice programs that had a body farm. The more research I did, I realized that majoring in criminal justice would be the easy part.

I first realized pathology would be an interesting and worthwhile career for me when I attended my first autopsy conference at Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This was during the summer of my first year at Drexel University College of Medicine and I was already curious. I was impressed with the overwhelming curiosity and interest of the attendants. They gathered around the dissected organs asking detailed questions, making observations, and discussing theories and ideas about the former patient. I found the entire event quite stimulating and I participated in several other pathology conferences and sign-outs during that summer and the following year. I feel the most interesting part of pathology is the data gathering, the technology and techniques

I am currently a mathematics major, but I am planning on changing my major to physics and hopefully specializing in astrophysics. Astronomy and space, in general, has been a passion of mine since the eighth grade and it was all due to the astrophysicists Carl Sagan. I really enjoy watching Doctor Who, because the idea of aliens and space are explored, but also it also reminds me to keep an open mind. My music taste also reflects my open mind because I love hearing K-pop even if I do not understand the language, but I am trying to learn. I enjoy listing to Latin pop and western pop, anything except country. As far as personal interest go, I enjoy going on walks by myself especially at night. During summer bridge, I would often go on late night

Teaching was the most gratifying, pleasant and effortless experience for me. My teaching enhanced my confidence, wisdom, communication and leadership skills substantially. My students always admired my interactive and creative ways of delivering core anatomy concepts to them. I happily helped and facilitated them in the best way I could. I hope to polish my teaching skills further during my residency by creating awareness among my patients by explaining them the pathophysiology, management, long term prognosis and complications of their disease process in an easy and comprehensible way, and also by guiding and educating my junior residents and students so we can effectively work as a team to bring about constructive changes in our working environment and to make it an enjoyable learning experienceI have a passion of taking up challenges and surpassing my own capabilities to accomplish success in adverse circumstances. I have lived a life full of struggles but my determination, conviction and faith never declined. I became more zealous and hardworking with time. . I aspire to become a competent and successful physician in the future and most importantly, a good human being and a valuable asset to the

I have taken stock of myself, considering my skills, experiences, and goals. I have looked to family and friends, some of whom are doctors, for advice. Because of this self-examination, I have decided to pursue a career in health care. The process has been difficult at times but always illuminating. Throughout it all, I have never lost confidence - the confidence that I will actively absorb all available medical knowledge, forge friendships with fellow students, and emerge from my training as a skilful and caring physician.