I began my education at Gadsden State Community College. During the first attempt at college as a fresh high school graduate, I suffered intense, debilitating chronic migraines. I had a decreased quality of life while suffering constantly from this condition and I was not able to attend classes due to the severity of my condition. It was very difficult for me to perform my activities of daily living although I was being treated for this condition it was very sporadic. When I decided to continue towards a two-year degree I applied and was accepted into the EMS Program in 2012. I excelled in the program. I was eager in the clinical and professional area of health. It was a milestone achievement, being the only one in my family involved in the …show more content…
My migraines which had been controlled soon returned. Shortly after I went to my full-time work with being a part-time student, my grandmother, who was a fully dependent woman before this unexpected health issue also became sick with a reoccurring illness that required my mother and myself to perform as caregivers on a daily basis for months at a time over the course of the next couple of years. My normal schedule was compounded with a hectic list of events: full-time work as a Paramedic, multiple doctors appointments every week that I had to take my now wheelchair bound grandmother to, to being watchful of my grandmother's health as her symptoms subtly relapsed and she would need an impromptu visit to the emergency room, as well as attempt to continue coursework at my community college and struggle to keep my grades …show more content…
Although hands-on research will be a new welcoming experience for me, I have already become initiated to the field of science. I completed two-years of my college coursework at Gadsden State Community College, where I entered into the EMS field of study and attended the programs from EMT through Paramedic. There I was engrossed in my studies with a passion. I excelled due to my passion for the subject and the field of science and medicine; I attained the top average in my class during my Advanced EMT program and I landed in the top ranks of my Paramedic program. I plan on transferring to the University of Alabama at Birmingham with an intended Pre-medical track with a double major in Neuroscience and International Studies along with a double minor in Japanese and Biology. Post-undergraduate I intend on applying to the University of Alabama at Birmingham's medical school.
Research has always been an interest of mine. I am passionate about medicine, pathology, neurology, and psychology. I am highly interested in the Neuroscience areas of neuropathology, neurophysiology, neuropsychology, cognitive, behavioral, and clinical neuroscience. My interest in biology and neural sciences was piqued throughout my academic and clinical application of studying EMS. In addition, I look forward to immersing myself into the studies of physiology, neurobiology, immunology, and
Ever since I was a child, I have been completely enthralled by the human body. How does it work? How are physical and mental processes controlled? What is an actual "adrenaline" rush? Why is potassium used as the lethal injection? All of these questions and many more have been at the forefront of my mind. Attending upper year science classes in high school, allowed me to immerse myself even deeper these scientific inquiries. I remember sitting in my grade eleven biology class, absolutely enraptured by the enzymes, the genetics of disease, the effect of drugs like Adderall and marijuana on the human brain. Furthermore, this past semester I have had the opportunity to conduct research at the Faculty of Health Sciences at Brock University. I have
After over 15 years of working as a CNA and Caregiver, I decided that I wanted to continue my education in the medical field. In 2013 I took the first step towards gaining a better future with more experience as a medical professional. I enrolled into a Medical Assistant program at IBMC college of Longmont. It has been a long road and I am almost to the finish line having gained essential skills needed to move further into my career. It has been a grueling and eye opening experience for me being an adult learner returning back to school at 33 years of age. I persevered through these pass two years with courage and determination, never letting my short comings get the best of me. As I approach the end of my journey with IBMC I have realized that I have a passion for helping those persons who
As a laboratory prep, I was able to set up labs for freshmen and sophomore biology classes. Also, I made visits to my professor’s labs to observe the procedures graduate students used for their experiments and I loved it. After completion of my freshman year, I participated in the “Maternal Child Health Pipeline Training Program” that following summer. I conducted field research that focused on the public health of mothers and children in rural communities. The fall semester of sophomore year, I shadowed graduate students studying breast cancer cells. Later that same year, I began my own research with laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS). Upon my junior year, I was accepted into the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medical Program in Auburn, Alabama. At the same time, I was accepted into the Tropical and Infectious Diseases Association in Iquitos, Peru. I was able to study abroad and work in a lab focusing on the negative gram bacteria that was in the water of the poor community of Iquitos, Peru. All of the opportunities I was able to be a part of from my freshman year till this present day has reconfirmed my passion and contributed to my specific area of research and the population I want to
I am now 22 years old and have obtained an EMT certification. For me, this is a big step in the right direction. It has encouraged me to see the progress I have made towards my career goal of being a Licensed Paramedic.
Education was instilled in me at a very early age, neither of my parents attended any college; I am the first person in my family to complete higher education. The pressure to continue education and succeed was always there and is likely why I am who I am today. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science May 1987, behold I returned to school, and challenged the Board of nursing in my second year of the (BSN) program with all my transcript from nursing school from Western Africa and United States surprisingly passed the board in
Presently, my extracurricular and academic interests are combined in my two year Health Science class. The class provides real-life medical situations that I may come in contact with in the future. Like any health science class, we study the body, in both its’ functional and dysfunctional state. This survey class also includes an introduction to equipment, medical protocol, and ethical issues. A sense of teamwork guides our procedures. Next semester, I will study at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Ramstein High School’s Career Practicum program. After initial on-the-job application of classroom learning, we will work with patients, supervised by the hospital staff. Living so close to a hospital that services thousands of seriously injured patients every year provides opportunities that other students lack, even in their college programs.
I had known for years that I wanted to work in the health care field, but I always believed it would be as a doctor. I watched for the first few years of my brother’s life as he struggled with different health challenges such as being born premature, having croup and breathing difficulty, and speech impairment. Watching my brother struggle and then being able to overcome these difficulties, as well as seeing other children around him who were not as fortunate, really pushed me even at a young age to make a difference. My family, both immediate and extended, were very supportive, and I felt a real positive push towards working hard to achieve that goal of working in health care. In high school, I was fortunate enough to do a cooperative placement at the Peterborough Regional Health Center’s Intensive Care Unit. Through observing rounds and being in the medical setting, I truly knew this is where I wanted to
A paramedic has a generous amount of responsibilities ahead of themselves. They care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. They are quick to respond to emergency calls, have to be quick at performing medical services, and fast at transporting transporting patients to medical facilities. Indeed, a paramedic is a difficult job to obtain but it can be done if someone is passionate enough. Now, if I follow through with obtaining a future career with a paramedic, I intend to study at Grand Canyon University, University of Southern California, and Arizona State University. Each of the schools has great programs and all are close to home. Each has great diversity and a decent graduation rate. All schools have great accreditations and offer excellent ways to achieve my possible desired degree. I find that the following has stood out to me and has informed me that each school is a great possibility for a paramedic.
In addition to an unfamiliar environment, health came as another challenge. Beginning my undergraduate at Bellevue College, a severe gastric ulcer led to emergency surgery that left me immobilized and recovering for months. Determined to continue my education without delays, I persevered and completed my education at Bellevue College while gaining an interest in Biology. Transferring to the University of Washington my interest in healthcare amplified while doing research in Developmental Biology. While conducting research I became very intrigued with the evolution of the human body through movement.
I aspire to exceed expectations in this field and work with doctors to access possible conditions. As a student who has always been passionate about science and excelled in these areas, I have had the opportunity to share my knowledge while assisting a physics instructor in the laboratory with experiments he plans to introduce in future classes and while tutoring struggling students in Chemistry, A&P, and Statistics. This has been a rewarding experience for me as I desire to see others succeed. This has also allowed me to stay sharp in these areas and has helped me learn to communicate more effectively; both of which will be beneficial to my program. This year, I’ve had the honor of instructing a science club at a private school where I led a group of students through hands-on learning projects and experimentations. Although I demonstrate a strong background in Science, I knew it would be important to gain some medical experience. I was fortunate to be able to volunteer at a local women’s health clinic with the head sonographer beginning August 2017 and continuing for 1 year until classes begin in the
At that point in my life, training to be an EMT seemed to be the best way to get my foot in the door for a career in the healthcare field. However, the work was very tedious and I did not like being on the front lines of the medical field. One memory has stuck in my head throughout the past years, a call to transport an elderly woman to her dialysis appointment. Upon arrival, it was apparent that the woman was not fully coherent and was very frightened as unknown people surrounded her asking what seemed to be invasive questions. Seeing the flash of terror in her eyes as her frail hands trembled made my heart break, wishing I could take the fear and pain away from her. I knew in that moment that I did not want to have a career that contributed to someone fearing for their lives in some situations. One of the benefits of the EMT work was being in and out of the hospital, bringing patients in I was able to talk to many of the physician assistants (PA) and nurses. At that point in life, I was convinced that I wanted to go to college to be a Biology major undergrad and then move onto PA school. Although this experience definitely had its ups and downs, it reaffirmed my passion for wanting to help or save someone's life with every
What drives me to pursue a career as a biomedical engineer is not only to help disabled patients, but also my love of the field itself. Biomedical engineering combines two subjects that have left strong impressions on me, biology and physics. Just learning these subjects from classes and textbooks does not suffice to quench my curiosity. I want to learn more through personal experience. At SIMR, I will be able to handle my own research project, and it will really help me gain an even stronger interest, and propel me forward into my career
I was accepted into the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) program, which fits intense paramedic training into mere weeks. I both loved and excelled at the challenge, graduating top of my class and one of the only students to have earned 100% on the practical exams. This success inspired me, though I was consistently on the Honour Roll in secondary school. I enjoyed being involved in my school community, dedicating many hours to organizing events as a member of Grad Exec, Leadership, MUN, Youth in Action, and Global Perspectives - where I volunteered at the local soup kitchen and coordinated a fundraiser for the Nepal earthquake project. I also worked with a special needs group focusing on socialization skills, building connections with the individuals was incredibly gratifying.
After I finish my biology transfer degree here at CCC, I plan to transfer to PSU to further my education towards the medical field by working towards either a biological science, physical science or health science master’s degree. Each year I plan to take 12-15 credits a trimester and 6-12 credits during the summer. I will adjust my credits per trimester on the criteria that I maintain at least a 3.50 GPA. During the summer break, I will be taking CNA classes and various other training courses to get a general start in working in the medical field. I will start working in hospitals or nursing homes as a CNA as soon as I have taken enough required training classes to start. From there I plan to work my way up in position, and see where I fit best in the hospital atmosphere, regarding where my skill set works the best and in what position.
I have always been intrigued by the field of science and that is the reason I pursued the field of Biochemistry for my undergraduate studies. How The Human body works and the different determinants that can affect one's health or a community as a whole have always been captivating to me. I wanted to emerge in a profession that is beneficial for me, my community, and the world I live in. I came to realize through various science courses and health care experiences that a career in health care was the best path for me to outreach my community and the world.