As an undergraduate student, I explored different career options and at one point the question arose "Why medicine?". The more I thought, the question itself became an answer, "Why not medicine?". Witnessing a person heal because of one's skills is the most gratifying experience one can have, and I could not be more fortunate than to pursue a career in a field, the fundamentals of which are based on it.
Hands on clinical experience during my 3rd year medical school clerkship at a tertiary care military hospital in Pakistan, sparked my initial interest in the practice of adult medicine. Even though the medical hospitals in Pakistan do not rank among the top in the world, they offer a unique exposure to a variety of medial illnesses. I have had
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Fueled by my interest, passion and ambitious goals, I vigorously applied for electives at top hospitals in United States during the fourth year of my medical school. Based on my performance, I was selected and allowed to pursue the opportunity of a 3 month elective rotation at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. It provided me a wonderful insight into the United States Health Care System, an experience which I will be eager to reciprocate and build upon in your program. I feel that the strength of any system lies in effective team work and collaboration. United States is the ideal place to harness the skills of a dynamic, persistently hardworking and devoted individual like me. This experience cultivated my personality and I developed a fine understanding of the clinical research process. I am a strong proponent in the notion that in order to effectively understand knowledge, you have to take part in its generation. My research focused on reviewing outcomes in patients with alcoholic vs. biliary pancreatitis. As a reward for my hard work, my abstracts were accepted as posters at national meetings. This opportunity also allowed me to become efficient with time management, and multitasking that translated into increased productively as I managed patients with my attending while simultaneously working on research projects. My experience also taught me how to quickly adapt in a new system and live independently in a new
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
... tutoring, advising, and volunteer opportunities, I have developed a strong sense of leadership, confidence, and responsibility. A career in medicine will not only strengthen such attributes, but provide me with an ongoing opportunity to learn, not just from books, but also from patients; and to educate and serve those individuals as well. Though my journey began under dismal circumstances, I believe those experiences will specifically enable me to better understand quality of life issues in the under-served populations of my geographic region.
Born and raised by parents working in the medical field, I have always had the urge to follow up on on a health related career. Despite never being pressured into choosing scientific subjects as my academic studies, I deeply admired what a long way science has come and longed to give my contribution to this fascinating world. I am presently studying for my A-levels at St.Aloysius Sixth form in Malta, a college for high achievers.
I have had many experiences that have helped me an immense amount in shaping my choice of a career. Being a member of the New Visions Health and Medical Careers programs at Cayuga Medical Center allowed me to take my education into my own hands by escaping the classroom into the hospital for my senior year of high school. During my full-year medical internship, I shadowed over 30 medical disciplines, in both in-patient and outpatient facilities. Additionally, I clinically shadowed the care of patients from birth to the end of life of many different patients. This gave me a thorough understanding and a dense foundation of healthcare and allowed me to take initiation of my own
Desire for Continued Education: The medical field is vast and continuously growing every day, so there is always room to learn more
Research has influenced me and helped me grow as an advanced practice nurse adding the ability to research and find the evidence-based solutions to patient problems. One example was a patient with symptoms of pulmonary embolism and the computerized tomography angiogram of the chest report was inconclusive for pulmonary embolism. In
When I look back at my life to reach for the moments that define me, I see the look of pride on my mother’s face when I inform her of a new achievement, I smell the freshly cut grass before a major football game, and I hear the sound of my name being read off my pharmacy name tag. But it was not until I read the lines of perplexity and distress on an Alzheimer’s patient’s brow as he grasped for the name of his year-old grandchild, that I was shook with the realization that I had been taking even the smallest of my memories and experiences for granted. That humbling term at my local memory care facility became yet another defining experience for me. It powered my passion for medicine and neurology, as well as my commitment to dedicating my life
Furthermore, as I wanted to advance in my career, my family and I came to the United States for a better future. Though I had several obstacles such as language barriers and financial problems, I got accepted to Florida International University with the FIU Academic Achievement scholarship and joined Alpha Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society, where I gained experience that strengthened my desire to study medicine. Feeling so grateful for the opportunity given to me, I begun to volunteer at Miami Children’s Hospital in the Pediatric Oncology Unit. Working w...
I'm having trouble coming up with that concise, compelling anecdote about the patient who inspired me to go into Obstetrics and Gynecology, because so many people have helped me realize that this is where I belong.
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.
Thank you for the support and the tips! I’m a little nervous since this will be my first kid, but I don’t do anything outrageously time consuming that my wife couldn’t cover for an hour or two; same thing goes for her. Actually, the reason I want to enter into the MSC is because a large portion of my family work in and around hospitals and I spent a lot of time there as a boy. I knew early on that med-school wasn’t for me and found out later on that nursing-school wasn’t for me either (too much poop), so I found myself following in my mother’s footsteps with a degree in Health Services Administration and really fell in love with it. I really nerd out on the health stuff (stats, trends, business, ect.) and I just don’t have the same excitement with space; that being said, space is an incredibly stable career field, that is great for family life (few deployments and fewer locations)and I could easily see myself making a career out of
From a young age, I was drawn to the healthcare field, not because of the amount of money doctors, nurses and other health professionals made, but because of the dedication and contentment I saw on their faces helping someone in need. Growing up everyone wanted to become a doctor or a nurse and as a little child being a doctor or a nurse was a profession many parents wanted their child to pursue as a career. Needless to say, I fell into that category because I wanted too. However, that dream came to a halt.
I started to explore the different fields of medicine by working as a Medical Scribe in the Emergency Department, ER tech in Trauma Centers, getting involved in research, volunteering at hospitals and taking high level science classes. This will enhance my knowledge and experience i...
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.
Over the last years, attention to public health issues has been increasing as well as aspirations to high health standards. Medical professions are in high demand because of the need of constant improvements of the health care system. The medical field offers a wide range of valued career paths and opportunities that differentiate by their responsibilities, obligations, educational requirements, and salary. When considering a career in health care, it is very important to analyze all the aspects involved and then determine the choice that best fit the person needs.