A deep curiosity about the intricate workings of the human body led me to pursue a career in medicine. In the first year of medical school, my interest was instantly piqued as I delved into the subject of anatomy. The meticulous dissection of a human cadaver was the greatest experience I had as a student. In the second year, the curiosity for human structure and function matured into the awareness and appreciation of illness. My first step towards understanding human disease was learning the theory from Basic Pathology texts. With a novel language, my capacity to appreciate basic science between clinical medicine expanded. By the end of the preclinical years, I already knew that I wanted to become an expert of the gastrointestinal system. All systems are unique and grand but, the gastrointestinal system manages to nurture the whole with elemental efficacy. It is simple and hollow, yet progressive and sequential at executing its unified function. Even the immune system integrates the viscera as key interface for external antigenic tuning. Regarding pathology, the gastrointestinal system, because of its …show more content…
The definitive recognition of structural alteration is the fundamental basis of diagnostic medicine. That competence cannot be solely achieved with theory; reason for which pathologists get better as they grow older and wiser. Fortunately, residency has been a great workshop of experience. Every trial and every error are discussed with a much more experienced pathologist. Two years have passed since I first started residency when I could hardly tell between oxyntic and antral mucosae. Today, after much feedback distilled of the knowledge and experience of attending pathologists I have the capacity to understand the H&E slide and to confidently diagnose plenty of pathologies. There will always be much more to learn and comprehend; for that, I remain consciously humble at the
(What is....2016). The first documented case of Crohn’s disease suspected was King Alfred in 850 A.D. This disease is named after a Jewish man named Dr. Burrill Bernard Crohn (1884-1983) who became interested in the condition as his father, also a Dr, suffered from a disorder of the bowel. He devoted his career to “regional enteritis” the disease that now bares his name. It is necessary to understand the disease to be able to provide care for people who are afflicted by it (de Campos and Kotze 2013). Especially since Crohn’s is a chronic disease or a lifelong affliction it’s important to understand etiology, it’s symptoms, treatments, and to maintain the disease and the psychological well being of the patient managed (Crohn’s...2015).
I thought it was interesting that Crohn’s disease wasn’t named after Burrill Crohn particularly—he was just one of the authors who did research on the disease and his name was first due to his last name being in the beginning of the alphabet. Also, the different stages of Crohn’s disease and the different medications that can help with the symptoms of the disease. The research on Crohn’s disease is still going on today. At the end of this paper, there is an attachment that outlines major advances in Crohn’s research—from the very first description of Crohn’s disease in 1769 to the discovery of the first gene mutation in 2001. One day hopefully a cure will be in place for Crohn’s disease but until then lifestyle changes, medications, and support groups are available for those that need it or would like to know more about
Mr. Eric Davis gained his interest for anatomy from a young age. His father was a college professor and his sister became a doctor. Growing up he was constantly surrounded by medical personnel, but he never made a solid decision that he wanted to follow these careers until his sophomore year
From what my patient is showing and complaining of gives me two differential diagnoses of what he actually might be suffering from.
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The x-ray and ultrasound image shown further increased my interest in applying for the program at Mount Sinai Hospital. Furthermore, I applied to a summer program offered by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai because of my interest in the medical field and my desire to make new connections with professionals. Moreover, the Mt. Sinai track will better prepare me for collage by
As it became my hobby to study quite a few microscopic and gross preparations for hours every day. Working under a fine supervision of my pathology professor Dr. Bekhtereva, made me aware of my ability to identify and follow a specific pattern in a slide. My mentor emphasized how important it is to be able to combine this innate visual ability with rigorous scientific
Heiserman, David. "Nursing Care Related to the Gastrointestinal System." SweetHaven Publishing Services. (2006): n. page. Web. 31 Oct. 2011.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/cancer_center/HTBW/digestive_system.html ( I didnt copy direct quotes, however I had used the idea of the beginning in my research on the digestive system to help the reader better understand the system)
Unending weakness, untimely maturing, joint inflammation, poor skin and hair quality, danger, hypersensitivities, growth, and numerous different ailments can all outcome from flawed assimilation since poor processing meddles with supplement breakdown, ingestion and digestion system; permits poisons to stay in the body and aggregate; and over anxieties the body. The gastrointestinal framework assumes a focal part in safe framework homeostasis. It is the primary course of contact with the outer environment and is over-burden each day with outside jolts, now and again hazardous as pathogens (microscopic organisms, protozoa, parasites, infections) or harmful substances, in different cases exceptionally helpful as nourishment or commensal vegetation. The critical position of the gastrointestinal framework is affirmed by the colossal measure of invulnerable cells that dwell inside it. Without a doubt, gut-related lymphoid tissue (GALT) is the noticeable piece of mucosal-related lymphoid tissue (MALT) and speaks to right around 70% of the whole safe framework; also, around 80% of plasma cells [mainly immunoglobulin An (IgA)- bearing cells] live in GALT. GALT communicates entirely with gastrointestinal capacities in a dynamic way; for example, by expanding intestinal penetrability in replay
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Shadowing in autopsies satisfied my early high school curiosity in that I was able to understand the anatomy of the human body. Knowing the appearance of a normal organ helped me to recognize when an organ was abnormal whether that was through weight or appearance. I have learned that the human body encapsulates teachable knowledge and evidence that leads to the diagnosing of disease and corresponding treatment. My time spent shadowing in autopsies confirmed my interest in learning more about the field of medicine and the doctor’s role in direct patient care. I have shadowed Dr. Simmons, a cardiology specialist and Dr. Fitzhugh at the NIH sickle cell department. In cardiology, I witnessed the physician’s role in patient education regarding
The digestive system is interesting, complex and truly important to our daily lives. Without the digestive system energy and nutrients vital to the body could never reach body cells and a person wouldn't be able to do all the things they like to do, such as study, play sports, and hang out with friends. The body uses various organs and chemicals to break down food. The breakdown of food he... ...
Pathophysiology is the study of the functioning of an organism in the presence of disease. Understanding the pathophysiological effects of diseases is an important aspect of being a paramedic and is a skill that will be utilized during virtually every patient contact. It allows EMS providers to deliver the appropriate interventions to patients based on their body's functions, and helps predict how the patient’s body will react to the treatment. There are many factors that cause disease. Some diseases can be controlled by diet, exercise, or medicine while other diseases are considered to be uncontrollable, such as those caused by genetics.
From primary school, I was always amazed by the fact that the human body, composed of millions of cells, develops from a single fertilized mother cell. This idea triggered my interest for the science of human body. But the main reason I joined medical school was witnessing the actions of the excellent medical unit that saved my sister’s life, after her chocking on peanut. At the university, my interest in anatomy was amplified when I was studying anatomy in the second year. Later, this interest increased during various rotations in surgery and internal medicine.