Evidence Based Medicine: A Personal Statement Of Purpose

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Growing up in a remote town of Pakistan exposed me to the underprivileged communities lacking basic healthcare services. I was only twelve years old when my family suffered an inimitable loss, as my young cousin passed away owing to a dawdled diagnosis precipitating into delayed medical attention. This agonizing incident made me realize that availability of basic medical expertise, goes hand in hand with survival of the patients. Therefore, I started volunteering at a local community hospital fueling my passion for medicine merely with a few contented smiles. I began to appreciate the difference; a small act of kindness can make in the lives of fellow human beings. I decided to never settle for anything less than the best and never give up …show more content…

Inspired by the importance of evidence based medicine and its impact on patient care, I have utilized this exciting experience to expand my understanding of clinical medicine and refine my multitasking abilities. As apart my responsibilities I write research protocols and work closely with the internal review board on a number of NIH and industry trials. Under the supervision of an elite group of researchers and clinicians, I am currently part of a ground breaking research project “Immunological responses in patients with chronic hepatitis B infection during pregnancy” which can open new avenues for the understanding of immunological responses during HBV infection and may open new treatment options in future. I am also presenting a poster at the annual conference of American College of Gastroenterology. My clinical research experience has helped me understand the significance of empathy and establishment of a close doctor-patient relationship. I remember a pregnant female in her third trimester, with a history of chronic hepatitis B, who presented with intense pruritus. She was diagnosed with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy leading to HBV flare. Working in collaboration with the OB-GYN team, we were able to manage her timely with an early delivery of a healthy baby and prevented inevitable complications. This experience taught me the value of team-work in saving lives and I was able to write a case report on this patient which is awaiting

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