I Want To Be A Pathologist Essay

As crazy as it sounds I've always known I wanted to be a pathologist. I was the fourth child of seven. Each one of use had our niche that defined us early on. One was going to be the lawyer of the family, another the mechanic, and another the family sports guy. I was the weird one that wanted to be a forensic pathologist. From a young age I loved problems, puzzles. and taking anything I could get my hands on apart. I was also an avid reader. In second grade I read a Scarpetta novel. My parents stated that when I was done I rushed in to let everyone know, "I know what I want to be when I grow up. I want to take dead people apart!" Lucky for me they didn't blink an eye. They congratulated me and didn't send me to therapy. From that point I became the doctor of the family.

In my studies those goals haven't changed much. I tried to diversify my education. I didn't want to lose out on opportunities because of what a 7 year old had decided, but I was continuously drawn to the math and sciences. In college my love for forensics really flourished. I finished with a bachelors of science in forensic anthropology and biology. I worked crimes scenes, learned about testifying in court, and help excavate an old cemetery in town. Meanwhile I got

I want the whole package when it comes to a residency. I want a rigorous well rounded program with a large number of diverse specimens and cases. I want the potential to specialize in neuropathology and forensic pathology. Research opportunities and support are also important to me. I want to make my impact on the world. I believe my work as a future pathologist will allow me to do just that to the full extent. In my family thus far we've all been successful in attaining our dreams. I plan on continuing to work hard to reach mine. Who knew that at 20 years later I would still be holding strong to my childhood