I Want To Become A Podiatry

Since my childhood, I remember being surrounded by the illness and suffering of my
2 grandparents. My grandfather was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of thirty-five and a few
3 years later he lost all sensation in his feet which resulted in an amputation. Whenever i
4 visited Bangladesh , I always went to the podiatrists and GP's office with him and this
5 sparked my desire to pursue a career in podiatry. A few years later he was diagnosed with
6 throat cancer and had a laryngectomy and was never able to speak again. He died a few years
7 later. Throughout my grandfathers life, he has touched many lives and has always helped the
8 less fortunate and that has inspired me to do the same by entering the

During my
12 three weeks shadowing Dr MD Zahurul Hoq , I witnessed the strenuous and challenging task of
13 medical work and the complicated skills which are required to become a podiatrist. I observed
14 the essence of the hospital and worked closely with patients and their families. Additionally,
15 I was allowed to watch several operations ranging from nail surgeries to ingrown toenails and
16 cryosurgery . The most memorable patient was a man who was diagnosed with rheumatoid
17 arthritis. He came in feeling immense pain due to his swollen joints, so the doctor ordered a
18 blood test to see if he had an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Since there is no
19 cure, he was prescribed prednisone to help him with the pain and slow down the joint damage.
20 This made me realize that doctors cannot cure everything, however, it also taught me that
21 building a relationship and support system for patients is an integral part of the healing
22 process.
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24 During my gap year, I took online courses on nursing and patient healtcare as well

I find that doing volunteer work will help me be more
33 compassionate, considerate and caring when interacting with patients. I also have an excellent
34 grasp on teamwork skills which is apparent when i worked as a leader of "Operation Dagsvaerk"
35 and learnt the importance of leadership, compassion and empathy when raising money for
36 refugees. Furthermore, I have been playing the piano since the age of 7, and I have found that
37 doing so has significantly improved my skills of dexterity and coordination, which will aid me
38 with the intricacy and precision involved in surgical work.
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40 My ambition of becoming a doctor is one I have held for many years now, and been working
41 towards for a significant portion of my life. I have grown as both an individual and a