I was born and raised in Cali, Colombia. For as long as I can remember I have wanted to be a doctor. My dad started medical school but had to drop out because he had a family to support. He loves medicine and all of my life I have been surrounded by medical books. I think in those moments, looking through those books, sparked my passion for science. It has been a difficult road. In my country, medicine is the most competitive career. I found myself studying intently in math and physics to score well on the acceptance test since there were such scant spots. It was very rewarding when I finally got into medical school in my hometown Universidad Libre (Libre University).
Once I was in medical school it was better than I could imagine. After finishing my basic science classes, we began our clinical rotations. I rotated through various specialties. I worked with phenomenal physicians and residents in a number of departments. During my internal medicine clerkship, I fell deeply in love with patients and all the processes involved in treating a patient with multiple co-morbidities and caring for the patient as a whole. I feel the best way to connect with
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I began a clinical rotation with an endocrinologist, Dr. Jaime Castro. He taught me to approach every situation with an open mind and to ask questions even when the answer appeared evident. He taught me to consider all scenarios so as not to miss the proper diagnosis. Once, during rotations, I had the opportunity to see an extremely tall patient with an enlarged face, long fingers, and high blood pressure. Looking at him, I thought about the possibility of acromegaly and it was actually correct! Also, having the opportunity to participate in the management of diverse hormonal therapies, such as the numerous patterns of insulin, levothyroxine or PTU, and even
When I was born, my father was in medical school. He was a practicing doctor by the time I was four and was the first person in southern California to get an MRI machine for his office. Being one of the pioneers of Magnetic Resonance Imagining has made him very successful and allowed for my family to be very well off. From this I have always considered being a doctor. My father's job has always be so exciting, new, and progressive, that I have also wanted to go into medicine If the invention of MRI had not occurred in history I never would have grown up the way ...
Becoming a doctor has been a lifelong dream of mine and my family. My dream started taking shape when I was selected in Medical school. Medical School helped me grow personally, emotionally and intellectually. Each patient taught me something new. The clinical rotations strengthened my clinical knowledge and sharpened my clinical skills.
I am an Egyptian- American. I was born in America and have lived here for the majority of my life. I have three siblings and have been living out on a farm for about 13 years now. My dream is to become a doctor especially a pediatrician. A lot of family stories influenced my decision to pursue a career as a physician. When I started college, I knew what I wanted and I knew how to reach my goals. I started to volunteer at the Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville, Texas my freshman year of college. I worked in the Operating Room almost daily. I have done volunteer work in many places including Egypt. I love to travel outside of the United States and hope that I will be able to do so as a practicing physician. My favorite hobby is fashion
I came to the United States with my family in 1997, after we survived a violent robbery. My parents wanted me and my sisters to grow up in a safe environment where we could thrive and have a promising future. When I started college at Florida Atlantic University my interest in medicine intensified, and I was delighted to pursue a major in biology on the pre-medical track. Over my college years the connections between science and its clinical applications became clear, and my determination to become a physician grew stronger.
I find myself privileged as I am the first generation from my family to complete Bachelor Degree. Therefore, "reaching perfection through adversity" is what inspired my journey of Physician Assistant studies. I am originally from small South-Asian country called Nepal, where I completed my High School education with science major. As a science student, I was always curious to know the cause, symptoms, prevention, and precaution of diseases. Unconsciously, I was trying to pursue medical profession. With a strong desire to help community and undeserved population, I got associated with organizations like: Red Cross and Rotary International during my High School education where I worked as a volunteer. These further strengthen my endeavor to pursue career in medical sector.
“Class,” I announced, “today I will teach you a simpler method to find the greatest common factor and the least common multiple of a set of numbers.” In fifth grade, my teacher asked if anyone had any other methods to find the greatest common factor of two numbers. I volunteered, and soon the entire class, and teacher, was using my method to solve problems. Teaching my class as a fifth grader inspired me to teach others how important math and science is. These days, I enjoy helping my friends with their math homework, knowing that I am helping them understand the concept and improve their grades.
My passion for the fascinating wolrd of science literally can not be put into words. Since receiving my first home science kit at five years of age the way things work and why has always been at the forefront of my mind. During my early years I would find great delight in examining anything I could fit under the lens of my telescope. I will never forget my first look at the intricate detail of a human hair.
Imagine a rather large canvas, comprised of millions of tiny dots that have been strategically placed to form brilliant shapes and shadows. Such is the technique of pointillism, created by nineteenth century artist Georges Seurat, where points of pure color are grouped together to give off the appearance of a solid figure. My absolute favorite of his works is the popular "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte", a large mural depicting a social gathering in a park setting. The artist's dedication to use this technique is truly inspiring and somewhat unbelievable. Nevertheless, this piece of art has inspired me to attain perseverance and work to achieve my goals.
They have allowed me to experience the environment and given me a measure of what I will have to combat and accomplish in this field. I have learned so much about medicine and the different methods that they actually use in the field. I have been able to see how doctors work in their actual field and the impact that they have made upon their patients. This has given me more determination to work harder and the conviction that I can help many people as a doctor. I will be able to work hard to accomplish my ambitions and use this knowledge I have gained to help me on the way to becoming a
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.
There are many dreams revolving around us, some that seem impossible to reach and other that are easily grasped. The diversity of this world is great, and not one person has the same story to tell as another; including me.
I have always been inclined to help others and sometimes I wonder if this is something that is inborn in most humans. As a doctor, I understand the responsibility I have contracted with society. While dentistry is my permanent source of satisfaction, providing the best care to my patients has always provided me with an added satisfaction. Drilling and filling teeth is not what makes a dentist a true professional, but the satisfaction of knowing that we improve the quality of life of people through diagnosis, treatment and prevention of oral diseases. Dentist are very important to society; therefore, my passion for dentistry as a mean to serve our community despite of any obstacles I may find on my way to achieve this.
Passion for learning and helping other to learn have been with me through various stages of my personal and professional life. Continuing education is my lifestyle. Therefore, I chose a career path that adult is leaning as its heart. I am talking here about my role as training and development specialist in my organization who should facilitate learning and educational activities to help my colleagues perform their work better and progress in their career. However, there are a number of challenges assorted with my job as a trainer or educator dealing with adult learners, and I should be aware of the most common ones and think of the best strategies to deal with and get the desired learning results.
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.
As a child I had always been interested in medicine and the medical world. My passion of learning about the human body started when I was younger. I encountered many health problems throughout my toddler years. I looked up to the doctors and medical staff around me and continue to look up to them, they were and are still my heros. That is why my goal in life is to become a general surgeon. I want to be able to save many lives since it is possible now to do so now.