Personal Statement 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. During the last 3 years of my education when I started my clinical practice in hospitals and clinics, and especially now after my short experience as an intern doctor, I came to understand that it’s not that easy to have an effect on the health of the patients, especially in a low income country like Palestine. We are taught in medical school how to care for individuals. These are important lessons we should not forget. However, I came now to understand that there are many examples where both the problem and solution lie outside the physician’s office; it was very frustrating that I was not able to conduct the medical care I learnt and I was aspiring to do. smoking; obesity; heart disease; consanguineous marriages; war; refugees; poverty and violence. Durin...
I decided that I didn’t want to join a big hospital or to immediately continue my higher studies but to utilize what I have learnt till then to serve in a remote area and to give back to the society. I joined the state primary care program as a rural physician, a decision I now cherish. In my three years in this role, I learned how to effectively prioritize and efficiently execute multiple tasks with limited resources – a skill set I believe is very useful for a physician. I am the leader at my clinic and have to continuously keep the team engaged and motivated. I work with ill-informed population and have been exposed to an array of patients dispersed across a variety of socioeconomic strata. Daily interactions with them have taught me the importance of compassion, empathy and effective communication, all of which are just as crucial as medical skills. I learned that being a doctor is not just about treating what is wrong in a biochemical and pathological context, but also the ability to earn a patient’s trust. The goal is to heal a person, not destroy the
The main elements of the medical model of health are the search for objective, discernable signs of disease, its diagnosis and treatment (Biswas, 1993). Therefore, by adhering to this reductionist view, the human body is seen as a biochemical machine (Turner, 1995) and health merely as an absence of disease, a commodity to be bought and sold. The rise of hospitals with their goal of curing and controlling disease has led to the marginalisation of lay medicine, and a focus upon the individual rather than society as a cause of ill health. Health education and promotion with their focus upon 'victim blaming' and individualism have extended the remit of the medical profession from the hospital into the community. With medical imperialism the power of medicina has grown and medicine has all but replaced religion as an institution of social control. Illich (1976, p53) describes medicine as a: 'moral enterprise.....[which] gives content to good and evil..... like law and religion [it] defines what is normal, proper or desirable'.
A diligent and self-motivated individual, seeking a challenging yet rewarding career within the field of social care. I am trustworthy, patient and have a natural caring empathetic attitude towards others. I am able to understand and communicate with people from a diversity of cultural and social groups. I am currently studying an Access to Higher Education Level 3 course online with The Distance Learning Centre. The subjects I am studying on the course are Psychology, Social issues in health care and Human Biology. I believe I have acquired a variety of transferable skills and first-hand life experience that can enable me to achieve my goal.
“Without health life is not life; it is only a state of languor and suffering- an image
It has been my passion to become a doctor ever since I was a little girl. A doctor has one of the greatest jobs in the world, which is the power to heal someone of their discomfort. I want to be able to be of service to people by helping them both physically and emotionally. Currently I'm helping others on an emotional level through my volunteer work with Personal Touch Volunteers by spending time with patients and assisting them with their needs. However, I'm not able to heal them physically thus my reasoning for wanting to go to medical school to obtain the training to become a physician.
Everyone’s schedule is different and busy. Some days, one can be so tired from work that even getting out of bed is a struggle. Even if it is just one day a month, one can stop and volunteer. Healthcare leaders should be fighting for equality in the U.S. and third world countries. Healthcare leaders cannot make change without action. As a future DNP, a variety of patients from different cultures and religions will be presented. Cultural sensitivity and cultural awareness is imperative. Patients will present with different diseases or history of diseases that one would have thought was solved long time
...ated a generation of providers who place all of their trust and reliance in the technologies and procedures that they utilize. They have dissociated themselves from the provider-patient bond, so much so, that they are unable to be receptive to their patients. Tenets such as humanism and professionalism, however, are vital to the effective practice of medicine and can counteract the disengaged culture of care. This film was an important reminder that providers are entrusted with the duty to observe, listen, and use their knowledge in a meaningful way. By listening to the patient and keeping their needs at the forefront of everything that we will do as providers, we will ensure that we are always practicing to the full extent of our capabilities. Patients will not struggle to receive effectual care, as they will be reinstated as the core of the healthcare experience.
My passion in medicine started off as intense curiosity towards the work of human body. As I entered junior college, we explored on topics like how virus causes disease, how cancer developed and gene therapy which allow me to developed a more sophisticated appreciation for sciences. Having gone through several complicated medical issues involving my family members, I came to appreciate how medical advancement can improve the quality of life. Doctors have the capacity to drastically improve patients’ lives. I wanted to be a physician who is well equipped with medical knowledge and training to help those in need as I find it a stimulating and meaningful profession.
My passion for working in the health care industry started when I was just 10 years old, when I accompanied my parents to their routine doctor’s appointments. My parents were Vietnam War refugees and spoke very little English, so my job was to translate the best I could for them. I have always looked forward to going to the doctor’s office, I marveled at their techniques and wondered how they could help cure an individual of their illness. I didn't realize it at the time, but this was the point that I would devote myself to pursuing a lifelong goal of working in the health care industry.
I still remember the first medical kit my mom bought me, a small white plastic box that contained a medical chart, a stethoscope, and an abnormally large syringe. Ever since I was little I remember wanting to be a doctor. However, as I grew, it became so much more than just an intrigue for the human body and the mysterious ways it functions. In fact, I began to realize just how much good I could accomplish as a doctor. It is the desire to help people that motivates me to work hard to become a doctor; it is the one thing that keeps me moving forward. My biggest dream is to someday travel to third world countries with medical campaigns and help those who need it the most. Throughout my life, there have been many events that have incentivized
My decision to strive for a career in medicine did not come in a moment of blinding revelation, but as a result of a variety of experiences which began in my early childhood. It wasn’t until I was around 5 years old that my path started to head towards medicine.
I believe that people from every socioeconomic background in every part of the world deserves access to clean water in order to live a healthy and happy lifestyle. This belief fuels my passion for learning about the environment and human health. Thus, I plan to attain my bachelors degree in Environmental Health Science from the University of Georgia and then to pursue a dual M.D./Ph.D. degree in order to conduct scientific research on how human health is impacted by the environment. My goal is to become Nyree Riley, M.D., Ph.D. and improve the health of the population by making clean water accessible and affordable to people across the globe. A life in medicine, particularly being a physician scientist, is one that embodies my purpose and goals in life. My motivation stems from a multitude
At a young age, I realized that health, in general, fascinated me. Every aspect of health made me want to learn more about it, including the health care delivery, the health care professionals, and lastly the diagnoses. After arriving in Canada and becoming accustomed to the free health care, I discovered that health care resources are difficult to find and to navigate. Initially, studying the science behind the state of health was my focus, but then I learned of the concept of social health. While pursuing my studies in Biomedical Science, I learned about how infections occur at the molecular level. However, my curiosity was not satisfied, and I started taking courses in Health Sciences. That is when it opened my eyes to the possibility of social factors such as family or work being possible causations of poor health.
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.
As Colin Powell said, “a dream doesn 't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work”. My dream is to become the best physician I can be and to give the best medical care in the world to those people of my community that cannot pay for it. That is the main reason that makes me come to the United State for training. Working in a third-world country where there are not enough resources to give patients a decent medical care has driven me to pursue excellence in my career as in that way I can change the reality of where I come from.