It took me ten years to beat my friend in the game of tennis, who gave me his tennis racquet after the game. While I might not be the most talented person in sports, I knew that if I wanted to raise to the next competitive level, I would have to build on my fundamentals, work hard with persistence and constantly keep up to date with the latest advancement of the tennis world. I share similar passion in medicine and multiple aspects of my life.
Passion and persistence were part of the major reasons for me to receive straight A's in my clinical rotations during the 3rd and 4th years of medical study in the US. My academic and clinical proficiency, complemented with my practical IT work knowledge, research experience, a Master of Science, and a MBA (GPA 4.00/4.00 at US State Universities) allowed me to deliver superb clinical efforts as evaluated by my US clinical
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I realize fellowship is only the beginning of a humble career, but I am ready to dedicate the rest of my career to this meaningful profession. My career path naturally takes me to Hematology/Oncology because of my passion for the patients, hardworking attitude, eagerness to learn new materials, emphasis on fundamentals with funds of knowledge in multi-disciplines including both medicine.
During my residency, I had worked at Solid Tumor Unit at Johns Hopkins and Oncology Unit at Franklin Square Medical Center. These experiences confirmed my goal to be a hematologist/oncologist. I connected to many patients who came to the units. I saw that people were different during crises. Their true personalities would come out. Some families needed to feel in control, others to feel attended to. I realize each patient has a personal story, tailoring treatment and care plans to their personal needs are keys to
...l office of public health, where I worked on the administrative patient care management team which was developed through AmeriCorps. I am by nature a compassionate person, and I have found that my nurturing demeanor helps to put patients at ease in what can at times be a stressful or intimidating situation.
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
Along with all my extra-curricular activities, I still manage to find time to accomplish my homework and achieve a high grade point average. Currently, my GPA is a 97.889. I constantly work harder and harder to maintain my grades and continue to challenge myself every year by scheduling difficult classes. Even though travel soccer is all-year-round, I make it my priority to uphold my high grades. With many stresses over the overlap in soccer schedules and studying for school, I make a list of assignments and follow my schedule in order to have time to participate in both. As proof of my scholarly achievements, I have received Distinguished Varsity Scholar Awards for both my freshman and sophomore years. I persevere to progress and maintain my grades so that I can accomplish more when I go to college. My ambition is to become a doctor and I know that I can achieve this feat as long as I stay steadfast in my education. From my years of schooling, I have learned that achieving great things comes with hardships, perseverance, and
After visiting my grandparents several times I began to explore the hospital floor. Although shy at first, I began to talk with the patients and better understand their situations and difficulties. Each patient had his or her unique experiences. This diversity sparked an interest to know each patients individualized story. Some transcended the normal capacity to live by surviving the Holocaust. Others lived through the Second World War and the explosive 1960’s. It was at this time I had begun to service the community. Whenever a patient needed a beverage like a soda from the machine or an extra applesauce from the cafeteria, I would retrieve it. If a patient needed a nurse I would go to the reception desk and ask for one. Sometimes I played checkers or chess with them during lunch break. I also helped by mashing their food to make it easier to swallow. Soon, however, I realized that the one thing they devoured most and had an unquenchable thirst for was attention and the desire to express their thoughts and feelings. Through conversing and evoking profoundly emotional memories, I bel...
As I got older I realized that being a sport’s doctor took a lot of hard work! Doctors have to go to school way longer than the average college student and their classes are extremely hard. I love to learn, but I was not to keen on going to school for 4 plus years. I then began to look for alternatives and that’s when I stumbled upon athletic training!
This hospital is not a broken system, but in order to fully achieve optimal patient centered care as a whole, they would need to incorporate more team work, healing relationships focusing on overall wellness and recovery in order to better the patients and
The setting of this experience was a large childrens hospital in the center for cancer and blood disease. This experience followed several internships with the hope of developing a specialty in health
Furthermore, I am interested in expanding the field of medicine through research. I began working with Dr. Tyrone Hayes after taking his e...
• Exceptional public speaking, communication, interpersonal, organizational and rapport-building skills with KOLs • Good knowledge of reimbursement, drug development, submission and commercialization • Knowledge of investigator-initiated trial processes • Familiar with the clinical trial process acquired through Clinical Research Associate (CRA) training course • Expertise with preparation of the documents in compliance with Health Canada and FDA rules and regulations • Three years of clinical experience as a Medical Technologist in different clinical laboratory departments • Experience working in GMP environment and solid knowledge of GMP, CFR part 11, ICH guidelines • Passionate, enthusiastic and persuasive communicator, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, to work under pressure, to work with others, willingness to travel extensively • Over 10 years experiences in Research & Development in Biochemistry, Immunology, Cell and Molecular Biology and clinical laboratories • Strong leadership and supervision ability demonstrated through project management of graduate, MD and summer students and coordination of experiments • Three times NSERC award winner at undergraduate, doctoral and postdoctoral levels (Over
As I grew, I expanded my broad aspect of knowledge of science, increased my exposure and refined my scientific research interests to what they are today. Volunteerism has been a constant feature in my life, working at university hospitals and schools whenever I could, thoroughly enjoying the interaction with multidisciplinary teams as well as patients and students. I came to understand their unique life challenges, noticing common threads, and the needs to contribute to the lives of many people. My career in medicine was pure to sacrifice, hard work, focus and patience though it was hard for me, I enjoyed doing it. The role I took on willingly, conducting hours of research and talking to medical professionals, earning me the nickname “Dr. Hema” by friends and
Although I have great goals to help people, my grand wish cannot be granted without a great amount of effort on my part. I decided to take part in activities that would help me reach my goals and to ready myself for that field of work. My extracurricular activities and my electives showed proof of my interest in the medical field over time. I made an extra effort to look for activities and classes that could help me on the way to becoming a doctor. My first step was
Throughout my experience in medicine and medical school, I have observed some interesting similarities between chess, my childhood obsession, and the practice of medicine. From planning and making the correct decision on the chessboard to taking the right action, the practice is different but the ideas are the same. Caring for others is one of the most difficult jobs as you are going to deal with different personalities, races and nationalities. I wanted to do computer science as I grew up but one day I witnessed something that changed my life; I saw that priceless expression on a face of a stroke patient smiling and thanking his doctor for saving his life. When I saw this I realized that is what I want to do for the rest of my life.
I plan to serve my community by acquiring the best knowledge and expertise from post-graduate medical education in the USA. In my opinion, it is the ideal place to train as it is at the forefront of healthcare research and practice of medicine. I seek a program with a strong clinical base in primary care and subspecialties, healthy learning environment, and guided independence. I want to be exposed to a wide patient population, in both inpatient and outpatient settings with effective communication between the different disciplines. I hope to make meaningful contribution to the program using my past knowledge and experiences, along with a strong work ethic and vitality.
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.
in Hematology on a regular basis, but there were still things I learned by going through