Growing up, I always had a great interest in my math and science courses. Although I excelled in all my classes, it was from a young age I knew I wanted to pursue a career in the medical field. My only issue at the time was I wasn’t sure where I particularly fit in. So, I made it my mission through my middle and high school career to work hard, learn as much as I could, and to achieve the highest grades. This is because I knew I needed to be a competitive candidate if I wanted to throw myself into the field of medicine.
In that time span I began to mature, and I started to open my eyes to things I hadn’t paid attention to before. Coming from a Middle Eastern background, my parents grew up in Lebanon, a country bordering Syria and Palestine. I was fortunate enough to get to visit my parents old home, and
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The countries health care system is not like ours in the U.S. People have curable disease, but because of the way they were raised seeking medical attention was not important unless it was a sever injury. Kids with disabilities were not given proper facilities and help. Everybody could go to a pharmacy and ask for any medicine they wanted. Or, they would explain to the pharmacist what was aching them and he/she would give them medicine to treat their symptoms. This took me by surprise and had a huge impact on my appreciation for the system we have in the states. In my return to Houston I knew I wanted to make a difference. I sought to be a part of the recovery of sick people. I began to do volunteer work and immerse myself in anything medical related. Although my trip helped in assuring myself that I wanted to be in the
I began my college career unsure of the path ahead of me. I knew I had a passion for medicine, however, I did not know which direction I would take. With the expansive amount of options offered within the fields of science and medicine, it was difficult to narrow down exactly what direction I wanted to take. I gained some clarity the summer of my sophomore year when I stayed at a close friend’s home, whose father, a practicing Medical Physician, became somewhat of a mentor to me. The passionate way in which he discussed the practice of medicine led me to develop an interest in pursuing a career as a physician. He explained that a career in the medical field was about responsibility, the responsibility to work with all members of the healthcare team for the well-being of the patient as well as their family
The career path that I want to pursue is in the medical field. I major in psychology and minor in biology because going to medical school has always been my desire. Being a pediatrician is my goal I wish to conquer. I am beyond interested and passionate about this career. It is not just a career, it is my life dreams. I want to be able to enjoy going to work every day knowing I love my job and I am here because I want to. Being a pediatrician I am able to work with children and many people of different cultures. I am thrilled to know that I will be capable of caring for sick children.
Attending Florida Southwestern State College to become an x-ray tech is a huge accomplish for me. Because I have a learning disability unfortunately I have to take remedial courses like intermediate algebra, Brush up English, and a reading course the first semester. The good thing about studying Radiology is you can switch to any type of jobs in this field. For an example, you can switch to working with MRI’s or Cat Scans if you want to try another department in the Radiology field. This specific field is for you to work with x-rays. It’s important to know the bone structure .You can work with ultrasounds to, Cat Scans, to MRI’s (Magnetic resonance imaging).
My lifetime goal is helping others and I plan to use my career to fulfill it. The classes I’m taking right now and the ones I’m planning to take senior year are classes I believe will influence my decision in my college major/career as well as counting toward my GPA. This will help me get into schools who have medical programs that I’m considering. Also, taking AP classes can help me save money since I can earn college credit. I’m taking all AP classes, and the electives I’m taking have been classes that have helped me consider being in the medical field. I’ve found that over the years, science and math are what I’m doing better in versus history and english. I believe by being in the medical field, I can help others in the best way I can.
As a student that is currently seeking a career in the medical professions, I have had to routinely contemplate my reasons for pursuing such an extensive education program in a field that is constantly demanding excessive time and effort. I know of students—many friends and acquaintances of mine included—that have the most sure-fire, inspirational stories that align with their desire to become doctors, surgeons, physician assistants, etc. They always seemed to have a story that emphasized their desire to “give back” what they have received from the medical community. Because of that, ever since the beginning of high school, I have been trying to find an extraordinary reason, a purpose for my medical pursuits. Perhaps I could justify my passion for
My perseverance has prepared me for a career in medicine. The path towards becoming a physician can be long and challenging, necessitating the ability to endure. My ability to bounce back from setbacks and mistakes has solidified throughout my journey. One of the cornerstone experiences of my personal development occurred during high school. My determination led to me my graduating as valedictorian of my class, while balancing three varsity sports and several extracurricular activities. In addition, I worked on weekends to help support my family financially. This persistence resulted in scholarship awards that made higher education a possibility.
All my life I have always wanted to be a nurse. Since I was younger I can recall playing with stethocopes. I have four siblings so my parents paying for my education has never been an option for me. That having said I became a Medical Assistant. Becoming a medical assistant has been a great blessing in my life. I have been able to work with patients, while going to school but I am ready to further my education. I want to be able to provide patients with medications, IV's, and many other skills that will put my full knowledge to use. I think that nursing is a great profession because it is a job that is in demand. Nurses can work anywhere ranging from clinics, hospitals, schools, and even jails. This means a lot because if anything occurs
I grew up in a research and development campus where my father is a scientist. Research and curiosity were constantly encouraged and this prompted me to take up medicine as a career, a field that offers tremendous prospects for research and discoveries. Throughout medical school I tried to be involved in research and attempts at trying out new ideas, be it in the lab or working with human subjects. I carried this through my residency and now my fellowship. The idea of studying a topic or issue that has so far not been treaded upon seems to be extremely exciting and challenging.
In order to determine whether or not clinical medicine was the right career for me, I started shadowing Dr. Richard Turner in the ER. Through my experiences with him, I learned that medicine is a problem solving process. As I watched, he would take a patient's history and try to piece together the correct diagnosis by deciding which scenarios were more likely than others. I was attracted by the dynamic nature of each patient's diagnosis and the necessity for an open mind. My hobby of flying has taught me to look at everything in life with a new perspective and to assess the situation from as many angles as possible. Watching Dr. Turner has confirmed my perception of a medical career and the nature of the work involved. Since I love puzzles and problems, the problem solving aspect also increased my desire to become a physician.
My exploration of medicine began as I grew up shadowing my father, who is a medical physicist. I became fascinated with the advances in medicine that bring phenomenal care to those that need it. My interactions with other physicians drew me closer to the profession as I observed their character, lifestyle, and the service they provided to people each day. As I thought of how I could contribute to society for the rest of my life, nothing made me more excited than becoming a physician.
In early adolescence, many children fantasize about being princes and princesses fighting malicious villains in faraway, majestic lands where the charming young, noble always saves the day, and he and the beautiful princess live happily-ever-after. As time maturates, however, those fictional professions develop into dreams of future career choices such as firefighters, doctors, police officers, and more. All of which possess a distinct characteristic, these job choices allow those once native and innocence children to help and save lives in the real world. Although law enforcement is a heroic and well-respected profession, professional that dedicate their livelihoods to the study and biological use of medicine deserve more notability and recognition because of the longitudinal timeframe it takes to earn a medical
In high school, I was among those students who always indicated that I will be going college. However, unlike most people I seem to meet these days I did not know that I wanted to be a doctor. When it was time to head off to college, I was still unsure of what I wanted to pursue. As most college freshmen, I did not know what major best suits my personality. I desired a career that would define who I am and a career that is self-gratifying. However, the path that I should follow was unclear to me. Because of my uncertainty I failed to see that my parents dream became my reality. As I began my college experience as a nursing student, I felt somewhat out of place. I realized that my reason for majoring in nursing was my parents' influence on me. They wanted me to believe that nursing is right for me. I always knew I wanted to go into the medical field, but I felt that I needed to know how to choose a medical specialty that I feel is right for me. My first step was to change my major. I chose to change my major to biology. My love for science led me to this decision. I began to explore the opportunities open to biology students.
One of my most significant goals is to become a physician. In order to achieve this goal, it is necessary that I attend and complete medical school. My undergraduate university education will provide me with the necessary knowledge that I will need to successfully pursue my goal of attending medical school. Throughout my university career, I will be more knowledgeable in scientific fields such as biology and chemistry, which will contribute to my understanding of the human body. Also, while studying psychology at university, individuals learn about chemicals in the brain and how they affect behaviour and bodily functions. By more clearly understanding how the human brain functions, I will better comprehend the human body and develop the knowledge that a physician needs to treat a patient. In the first years of my university education I will be able to become familiar with the post-secondary environment, as well as the course work. When the time arises to apply to medical school, I hope that my university education will allow me to be successful in doing so. Attending medical school will allow me to achieve my goal of becoming a physician. My courses will become more specific and directed specifically towards the career of a physician. I believe that this goal of becoming a physician is extremely attainable with hard work and determination for the next ten
Born to a middle class family in India, I was fortunate to have parents that made sure I lacked no opportunities when it came to education. I grew to have a fascination for life sciences and it inspired me to continue with higher levels of three major science groups in high school: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Initially I struggled with physics, but I drew motivation from my dream of being a doctor. This was a dream I was not ready to sacrifice, and so I worked many extra hours to understand the concepts of Physics. I started to see the improvement and eventually my grades were good enough for me to compete against hundred thousand students applying for medical school. Thanks to this determination, I was accepted into medical school and thus a step closer to accomplishing my dream.
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.