When I first told my parents in kindergarten I wanted to be a physician, I wanted to be one because I wanted to talk to patients and make them feel better. Over the years, I have realized that physicians do not always succeed in making people feel better and that doctors do more than making people feel better. As a child, my priority in life was to always spread happiness and make my classmates smile. Nothing made me happier than when the people around me were happy and enjoying life. I enjoyed school, and as a little girl, I believed all my classmates enjoyed school too. Whenever I would notice a classmate missing a school day because they were sick, I assumed that they would be upset to miss a school day and so I told myself that I would …show more content…
One moment that really impacted me was a patient-doctor interaction between a mother-to-be and a resident student. The mother-to-be, who had suffered previous miscarriages, arrived at the hospital concerned because she had a bit of vaginal bleeding. During this pregnancy, she had taken certain measures to prevent a repeat miscarriage. The resident student explained to her the possible causes for the bleeding—one of which was a miscarriage. The woman started silently crying. It hurt me to see someone who took precautionary steps and yet it did not work out, and that a doctor could not “fix” her. I never had any major setbacks in reaching my goals, and to see it happening in front of me made me realize that life happens, and a doctor cannot always bring happiness. I knew at the time that patients have died under a doctor 's care or a patient never fully recovered, but to actually witness something similar gave me a whole new perspective on what it means to be a physician. What amazes me even more to this day is the resident student’s response. The resident student asked her if she believed in God, and she said yes. He then started praying for her and the unborn child. I had never seen such a tender patient-doctor interaction before, and I …show more content…
No one knows more than a doctor on diagnosing and treating diseases because that is their job. But what is also a doctor 's job, I believe, is to offer advice and guidance to those requesting it about diseases. This is where education comes in, and it is another aspect of being a medical doctor that appeals to me. A doctor has all this knowledge and ability to collaborate with those who are researching the causes and effects of diseases and developing treatments that doctors will eventually use. Not only that, but doctors are natural advocators for public health because they see patients every day who are part of the general public like you and me. In the end, my perception of what it means to be a medical doctor has evolved, but a career as a physician appeals to me more now than ever
Doctors should possess the skills necessary to assess what the patient actually needs contrary to what he/she believes they require. An illness obviously impacts one’s life regardless of how minuscule. A doctor plays a vital role in both the physical condition and the, often over-looked, emotional well-being of his/her patients. I firmly believe that through my experiences in two separate, but fairly similar branches of medicine I have developed the ability to care for those in a compassionate yet professional manner along with the ability comprehend the information necessary that being a health care provider
The summer after my freshman year in college, I went back to Honduras to volunteer with the children who had leukemia at the National Public Hospital. I have never been as intimidated as my first day, when I followed the attending oncologist, while he was showing me the pediatric unit. He also explained my duties, which were attending and playing with the children. When I was left to start my job, I felt almost as nuisance in the midst of that hectic hospital room. Unsure on how to approach the patients, I looked around and found a tender smiling face. Although I was nervous, the warmth of his expression gave me the confidence to walk towards his bed. After a long and pleasant talk, I learned that Diego was from a remote rural town, and that his father visited him three days a week because he had to work to support his family. Diego suffered from a severe form of leukemia and had been hospitalized for nine months. Due to his poor health, he was unable to walk or even sit up in his bed. Hence, he developed atrophy in his legs causing them to lose strength and mobility. Yet with a huge sparkle in his eyes, Diego shared with me his dreams of becoming a great soccer player. As I turned away to retrieve the board games that he requested, I was moved by his courage to dream despite the hardships he was enduring at such a young age. This encounter was the beginning of an important turning point in my life. What initially began as a job became a real duty for me. I felt compelled and obligated to the children whom I interacted with, gaining satisfaction in doing so. At first, it seemed I was doing them a favor but rather it was the children that made an impact in my life. After I left Diego’s bedside that day, I was heartbroken to see h...
A career in medicine is one of the most prestigious careers to have not only in the United States, but in the world. A career that allows you to help mankind and help people survive in a world filled with diseases and harmful bacteria must be a true blessing. Enriching lives of others would not only benefit them, but would bring a deeper meaning into my life. If I had the chance to choose any career I wanted, why not choose a career that will introduce me to new patients and cases that I had to critically think to find the best care to help them recover? Why not choose a career with job stability and the ability to specialize in anything I wanted and be one of the people in charge to make the big decisions? My motivation in medicine started
Seven years ago, when I decided to enter the school of medicine, my dream was to be able to help people, to take responsibility of their health so they can live their lives and achieve their dreams. Having always been fascinated by science, pursuing this interest and practicing medicine became a passion to me.
It took me on a trip down memory lane, and I started reflecting on the incidents that brought me to this point. There he was, Jesus, my little five year-old cousin who unfortunately had an uncommon disease, Adrenoleukodystrophy, where insulation over the axons breaks down causing a progressive degenerative myelin disorder, leaving infants completely disabled in a range of six months and dying some time after. This was my first introduction to medicine, seeing him weakened daily woke something in me exposing my mind to what my future was going to be like, a mix of empathy, compassion, assistance and desire to know more.
A physician is defined as a person qualified to practice medicine which I realize is a very broad definition, but it’s history is very rich. The practice of being a physician can be traced back to ancient civilizations. The first recorded physician was Hippocrates of Ancient Greek who lived two thousand and five hundred years ago, but some of his methods still affect modern practices. Later, other great civilizations followed suit in developing medical theories from diagnosis to treatments. Sadly the Middle Ages saw little to none new theories or interest in physician practices, but a renewed interest during the renaissance created many needed discoveries for vaccines, treatment, and diagnosis techniques. Human knowledge is ever increasing in todays modern world bringing major breakthroughs in areas that have plagued humans. ("Physicians.")
This is very true, even my parents have strongly urged me to pursue a career in the medical field. I wish that they had noticed from my grades in high school, that I was not cut out to be the doctor. I watched Grey's Anatomy, I saw how medical school and how residency was basically hell. I knew I was not smart enough, and on top of that my weakest subjects were math and science which are basically the fundamentals of medicine. Happiness is not something that everyone wants to achieve, but it is something very difficult to have when trying to keep others happy. To keep my parents happy, I had to move on from the idea of majoring in criminology. I will have to make the most ethical decision to keep my parents happy, despite how I feel. Right before the semester began I had to make sure I had all my required vaccines, so I paid a visit to my pediatrician. She was happy to see me and we conversated about the upcoming fall. She asked me what my plans for college were. I told that I had planned to study criminology, but that my parents had not approved. She said that I should consider physical therapy, that many young people were going into the field and that the salary was great. I told her how I didn’t want to do anything related to medicine or science. She told me that there wasn’t much science involved, that was a lie. Before I left she had asked me to just think about it. Later
In the future, I wish to obtain an occupation in the medical field. I would like to start out by working for a Biology major and working in a premedical field in college where I can use my interest in medicine and my curiosity for knowledge to gain insight that would be needed to become a helpful doctor in the medical field. As I move along in my career, I would like to work my way through the pathway so that I can expand my skills in healing others, such as diagnostic abilities, effectively giving treatment and so on. I want to learn as much as possible so I can fulfill my ultimate dream of helping others that need answers to their medical problems and so that more people can live happily and healthily in the world. I hope to bring happiness to others and allowing people to live comfortably.
When I first started college, my view of a health care professional was a transparent overview of the field and their duties. I knew what they did, but at that time I didn’t understand why. Becoming a health educator is easier said than done, and with the knowledge comes a great responsibility. Health education as defined by the World Health Organization is “the process of enabling people to increase control over their health and its determinants, and thereby improve their health’. That is noteworthy, yet at the same time, a very board definition. I define health educators as a guardian of the unmindful, meaning as a health educator, you are responsible for the knowledge of your community and expanding their mind set.
Medicine is a very complex and interesting felid, it 's constantly changing with the new advancements being made all the time. My interest in medicine came at a young age from going to various doctor’s appointments for myself and family members. I found it fascinating how doctors took care of people. I also enjoyed the interaction between the doctor and patient, whether it was a positive or negative interaction.I was very inspired by doctors and wanted to be like them. But I didn’t fully consider a career in medicine until I began high school.
The motivation to pursue Medicine as a career have been frequently presented as a few typical clichés. Some say “I’ve always known that Medicine was the career for me.” Others say “I was often sick as a child” thus “the hospital was an integral part of my life” while others use the typical “Dr. ________ changed my life and I always wanted to be just like him/ her”. While some these things ring true of my own life experience, there were numerous, sometimes unrelated things, that have influenced my decision and fueled my desire to pursue Medicine. I am particularly drawn to Internal Medicine because of its complex problem solving opportunities, emphasis on team centered adult care, and the never-ending learning opportunities it affords.
Physicians, examine patients, prescribe medication and diagnose illness they also treat injuries and diseases. Physicians obtain medical histories, administer treatment, and interpret diagnostic tests. They counsel
In the future, I hope to pursue my career dream of becoming a pediatrician. Pediatricians can be identified individuals who specialize in giving medical care to children and adolescents between infancy to adulthood at eighteen years of age. I became inspired to become a pediatrician due to my immense love of children. Perhaps I have an innate intuition for taking care of people being that I have always felt that I excel at taking care of others. The idea of taking care of others truly makes me feel that I serve a purpose, not only to better the life of myself but the life of others. Therefore, I believe that becoming a pediatrician will help me combine the best of both worlds into a career that I adore and cherish.
Throughout my life, I have worked towards one goal which is to become a doctor. Medicine offers the opportunity for me to integrate different scopes of science while trying to improve human life. Medicine has intrigued me throughout all my life because it??s a never ending mystery and every answer has questions, and vice versa. Upon entering my career, I had assumed that professional and financial success would surely bring personal fulfillment. This realization triggered a process of self-searching that led me to medicine. The commitment to provide others with healthcare is a serious decision for anyone. As I examined my interests and goals, however, I underwent a process of personal growth that has propelled me towards a career as a physician. A career in medicine will allow me to integrate thoroughly my passion for science into a public-service framework. Since childhood, I have loved acquiring scientific knowledge, particularly involving biological processes. During my undergraduate studies, I displayed my ability to juggle competing demands while still maintaining my academic focus; I have succeeded at school while volunteering part time, spending time with family and friends, and working part-time. To better serve my expected patient population, I worked over my English and Korean language skills. I have come to discover that a job and even a good income, without another significant purpose, will not bring satisfaction. I planed to utilize my assets, namely my problem- solving affinity, strong work ethic, and interpersonal commitment, to craft a stimulating, personally rewarding career in medicine. 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.
A doctor is a surgeon or physician that tends to the medical needs of a person. A doctor is viewed as a smart and confident human being. This is an accurate assumption. A doctor is more than just this, he/she is a person who has devoted his/her life to studying the human body. "A doctor should be opaque to his patients and, like a mirror, should show them nothing but what is shown to him" Sigmund Freud.