In high school, I chose many courses based on requirements instead of true interest in the material. College will allow me to focus and invest myself in areas applicable to my future aspirations. Through the Program in Liberal Medical Education, the opportunity to satisfy all of my academic curiosities exists. My primary goal is to become a surgeon, but I also appreciate social reformation, travel, and the Spanish language. This program would allow me to gain an in-depth understanding of these subjects and to participate in life-changing experiences outside the classroom while working towards a medical degree.
The two main concentrations that interest me are biology and neuroscience. Courses I would particularly enjoy revolving these subjects include Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Disease; Introductory Microbiology; Stem Cell Biology; Techniques in Regenerative Medicine: Cells, Scaffolds, and Staining; Cognitive Neuroscience; Mind, Brain, and Behavior: an Interdisciplinary Approach; and Neurogenetics and Disease. These classes would prepare me for medical school research during the summer period.
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Therefore, Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Spanish classes combined with the Spanish for Health Care Workers Class would be useful for communication. While living and working in the Hispanic Community, understanding the distinct cultures and traditions of my patients would be important, so the course Topics in Hispanic Culture and Civilization would also allow me to complete these endeavors. Additionally, I want to participate in the International Honors Program, specifically in the Community Health Research Methods course to further my education on medical assistance in foreign
The fact that this program is a BA-BS/MD as opposed to a BS/MD caught my interest. As a prospective premedical student, I have aspirations to become a physician, but I do not want to be limited in my undergraduate studies to a curriculum that is solely grounded in a premedical path. Whereas in other schools I would worry about falling out of the premedical track if I took a non STEM major, the flexibility offered by Hofstra’s 4+4 program allows me to fulfill a major in not only biology, but to focus on other topics that I have growing passions in, such as social science. Programs offered by Hofstra such as American Studies become feasible options for me whilst maintaining the more relaxed premed standards of the 4+4 program (as opposed to the standards set by a traditional route to medical
The increase and changing demography in the United State today, with the disparities in the health status of people from different cultural backgrounds has been a challenge for health care professionals to consider cultural diversity as a priority. It is impossible for nurses and other healthcare professionals to learn and understand theses diversity in culture, but using other approaches like an interpreter is very helpful for both nurses and patients. In this paper of a culturally appropriate care planning, I will be discussing on the Hispanic American culture because, I had come across a lot of them in my career as a nurse. The Hispanic are very diverse in terms of communication and communities and include countries like Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, South and Central America, and some of them speak and write English very well, some speaks but can’t write while some can’t communicate in English at all but Spanish.
When I entered college at LSU, in the fall of 2009, I was undecided in my major. I did this purposefully because I wanted to give myself the opportunity to have one full year to try out a variety of classes and truly allow myself to find my passion. It was during my second semester at LSU that I took KIN 2500, a human anatomy course, and felt the feeling I had been hoping I would fe...
Admittance into the University of Georgia’s Honors Program would push me to continually test my potential in the pursuit of my Pre-Medical studies. I take pride in challenging myself to completely master a field of study that enhance my capabilities, and therefore, prepare myself to strive for my next goal in life. In order to grow into a better and improved self, one would need to test unfamiliar waters and reach new heights. The Honors Program ensures this growth by bringing in unaccustomed, rigorous, and beneficial material one cannot simply find in a traditional setting with their head in a textbook. Students are more able to grasp information through exploration and peer discussion which the Honors Program would provide. I believe that
I know that I want to have a career in the medical field, so to prepare for that I have taken many high school science classes, including biology, chemistry 1 and 2, and physics. I’ve also taken many math classes, English 101 and 102 though Grand Rapids Community College and heath classes through Grand Valley State University. These classes have helped prepare me for a medical degree by exposing me to math, science, and college level classes; all of which are particularly important when it comes to trying to receive a medical degree.
...am also allows familiarity with common equipment and treatments, which is very necessary to students planning on going into the medical field. Exposure to different areas of medicine is very beneficial, as medical school does not initially emphasize on simply one specialization. I too would be a great asset to the program, as I am social, which is necessary to interact with patients, and I am responsible as well, which makes me eligible to handle expensive equipment that the hospital may own. Also, I do not get frightened at the sight of blood, which can potentially serve to be dangerous. The program also teaches certification in basic first aid skills, which are necessary regardless of what field a student may want to pursue. This program would be a great experience over the summer, and would also give me a chance to experience the life of medical field personnel.
My lifetime goal is helping others and I plan to use my career to fulfill it. The classes I’m taking right now and the ones I’m planning to take senior year are classes I believe will influence my decision in my college major/career as well as counting toward my GPA. This will help me get into schools who have medical programs that I’m considering. Also, taking AP classes can help me save money since I can earn college credit. I’m taking all AP classes, and the electives I’m taking have been classes that have helped me consider being in the medical field. I’ve found that over the years, science and math are what I’m doing better in versus history and english. I believe by being in the medical field, I can help others in the best way I can.
Growing up in rural Texas, you have to learn to care for the things that are important to you. There really is not much to entertain yourself with so many adolescents become vulnerable to trouble. Luckily for me, I grew up with the responsibilities that came with growing up on a farm. I had things to care for on a daily basis and for the longest time, the things I cared for most were animals. I exhibited livestock in my youth and this is where I spent the majority of my time. I would come home from football or basketball practice and go straight up to the barn to tend to my animals. Along with feeding and cleaning, I would often administer vaccinations and antibiotics when needed. Because of my interest in medicine and science coupled with my love for animals some could say that I was destined to become veterinarian. The major I chose, animal science, even supported that notion. However, it was not until the summer after my freshman year of undergraduate where I realized it was human medicine that my heart was yearning for.
As a high school senior, people are constantly bombarding us with questions about our college and career choices. I have applied to several universities and for numerous scholarships, but on graduation day, it will all become reality, and I will begin to embark on our adult life. My ultimate goal is to specialize in neonatal-perinatal medicine as a neonatologist. Neonatologists are doctors that take care of premature or high-risk babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (“Neonatology”). Although life has many unforeseen obstacles, my journey of being a well-rounded person will begin with me planning to “Love Purple, Live Gold” (“Louisiana”) by attending Louisiana State University. Next, I will attend Tulane University’s prestigious School of Medicine and complete a fellowship in Neonatology.
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 have often wondered what it would be like to experience the freedom of choosing my own class schedule. This has to be infinitely more stimulating and enjoyable. I am also aware that college will be significantly more challenging, but I have always found it easier to study for a class that interests me. I am willing to accept the fact that as long as I am in school, there will be required courses which may not engender excitement or enthusiasm; however, success should not be as difficult to achieve due to the maturity that is developing during this last year of high school. In addition, I have gained an understanding of the benefit of being well rounded. There is value in all classes taken. It helps to know that even my least favorite subject will contribute to the ultimate goal of personal and career development.
As an aspiring physician, one of my main reasons for joining the Honors College is to gain the best possible scientific education that I possibly can in my undergraduate years at Purdue. Through the Honors College, I would gain prioritized access to research opportunities and certain classes. With the prioritization to research opportunities, I would be capable of grasping scientific concepts in a real world environment, which is pivotal to my success in the medical field. I would be able to delve deeper into concepts that may have been unavailable to me if I would not have been a part of the Honors College. In addition, the prioritization in choosing my collegiate classes would allow me to sculpt my schedule to encompass both my scientific
College is a great place to help students explore what they want to do in the future and experience new things. College allows people to undergo an atmosphere that is one step closer to the real world. According to The University of North Texas, “You’ll be able to pursue your own interest through extracurricular activities and perhaps discover a career direction that you’ve never considered.” During the completion of these explorations, some become aware of which path they should follow instantly. For others however, college may only be the beginning of their explorations.
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
Although I have great goals to help people, my grand wish cannot be granted without a great amount of effort on my part. I decided to take part in activities that would help me reach my goals and to ready myself for that field of work. My extracurricular activities and my electives showed proof of my interest in the medical field over time. I made an extra effort to look for activities and classes that could help me on the way to becoming a doctor. My first step was