Personal Statement Essay

As an Arab-American and former Iraqi refugee, I believe I have a unique view on health care. Witnessing my physician father at work in Iraq and working closely with physicians as a scribe in the U.S. have allowed me to integrate two different approaches to medicine into one unified view. In times of war, few resources are available to patients other than the comforting presence of a physician, while health care in the U.S. is equipped with readily available resources and research. Having experienced

Psychiatry, replete with both its allure and pragmatism, intrigues me. However, my appreciation of this specialty did not occur spontaneously. Becoming a physician has always been a life beautiful dream that led me into medicine. Early on in medical school, I knew that I wanted several things from my career as a physician, including intellectual challenge, ongoing close relationships with my patients, and the opportunity to give quality care to patients with fewer resources. At the beginning of

I am currently attending San Bernardino Valley College and I am proud to say that I am part of the Valley Bound Commitment Program. The program has helped me so much that it has maintained me in school for my first year of college because if I wouldn’t have gotten awarded to be in the program due to my low income I wouldn’t be in college today, and I wouldn’t be able to afford my books and classes. Although it has helped me financially it has also helped me educationally. I have gained so much knowledge

When I first began college I was unsure of what career I wanted to pursue, but I knew whatever I chose would lead me to a challenging and rewarding career. My first semester at California State University, Fresno (CSU, Fresno) I enrolled as a biology major because of my interest in science, but I also happened to be taking a nutrition class as a part of my general education. As the semester progressed my interest in nutrition grew, while the feelings of uncertainty I had about my future career began

I began ICU nursing immediately upon graduating nursing school in a medical/surgical ICU. I cared for patients with a wide variety of illnesses and thus, acquired ICU nursing skills that would allow me to manage most types of ICU patients. We cared for patients with acute pancreatitis, diabetic ketoacidosis, gastrointestinal bleeds, liver failure, septic shocks, pulmonary hypertension, congestive heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, renal failure, and respiratory failure. The hospital for

My interest in nursing came about after seeing my Mum working at a residential care home. She taught me how fulfilling any job in personal care can be, whether it is a Care Assistant, a Doctor or anyone in between. The amount of passion and empathy that nurses display, even when the job is challenging is admirable. Biology is my favourite subject; I enjoy learning about the human body. I found DNA fascinating because it is such an intricate molecule that can hold so much vital information. I am

When I walk across the stage at ISU’s Hulman Center on June 4, 2017, elation will be clearly shown on my face. I will have finally received the high school diploma for which I worked diligently and unceasingly. With the receiving of this diploma, I can look with hopeful eyes to my future, one that will shortly begin at the end of the summer. It is my intention to attend college and receive at least a four-year baccalaureate degree. Furthering my studies of meteorology into a graduate program would

Since my experience in healthcare environments, I have found that I have a natural compassion for people. After researching a range of possible careers, I found that radiography was well suited to my skills and qualifications. To get an insight into this career I decided to shadow an NHS hospital radiographer for a day. I observed a radiographer performing a range of procedures such as MRI and ultrasound scans. I particularly enjoyed learning about how the equipment worked and how to interact effectively

I've always seen myself as a seeker, looking to find new experiences, and I can think of no better such opportunity than to immerse myself in a American life. I was always fond of the language and culture of the U.S. I grew up in a community where being different isn't always accepted, but I never tried to fit in; instead favoring the cultural differences that attracted my interest and helped develop uniqueness in my character that I value. Studying in the U.S will give the chance to discover new

I saw at first hand the importance of teamwork, respect for colleagues and the need for individuals to assume personal responsibility in confirming a diagnosis. Whilst interacting with parents I witnessed the need for empathy as diagnosis can prove painstaking. At the heart of the process is the individual child and I concluded that each one responded best to a specific