The human body, nature 's masterpiece, astounded me from the very adolescence and cultivated a strong craving to explore and discover this holy maze. I vividly remember those expressions of astonishment and praise while studying the human organs in biology class at high school. Being the eldest son of a Pediatrician, I have had an exposure of the medical field since my early childhood. My dad has always been an excellent source of inspiration for me, and he trained me for a career in medicine from the very beginning. I knew from the very onset that I was no one but a natural meditator of life, an avid explorer of human anatomy, academically calling a “doctor”. In pursuit of my dream to become a physician, I scored high marks in the medical school entrance test, and finally got admitted to Nishtar Medical College, one of the oldest and finest medical …show more content…
Valentin Fuster , that I decided to Pursue a career in Internal Medicine in the U.S. I went back to Pakistan and did my internship, solidified my clinical skills as much as I could, and then came back to the U.S for a more diverse exposure to the health care system here. I explored various clinical set-ups as an extern, including those in the relatively underserved areas of the States. I saw a unique blend of excellent bedside skills and the usage of health care technology in those clinics. At that time, my passion to do something unique in medicine was at its peak. Internal medicine started looking like a "solution" and sounding like an "answer" to me. Internal Medicine also provided me the best of opportunities to closely interact with the patients, know how a disease "feels like" and scientifically plan to treat it. It seemed like helping nature and to instill hope in my patients. Though academically and physically demanding, this field is extremely gratifying and soul
The Beauty of Bodysnatching written by Burch Druin is a fascinating biography of Astley Cooper, an English Surgeon, and Anatomist, who gained worldwide fame in support of his contribution to Vascular Surgery and a further area of expertise. The extract gives a reflective insight into Cooper’s contribution to study of Anatomy and medicine. Cooper enjoyed the job of body snatching, which helped him to conduct a series of discoveries that were important for the future study and understanding of Physiology. In the Romantic era, when prettiness or horror was a sensitive matter and extensive concern at that time many physicians discouraged surgery, but Cooper passionately practiced it.
This year, the applications to enroll in medical schools increased by 6.1 percent to more than 48,000, breaking records set in 1996 (Lopatto). Job openings for doctors and nurses sparked the interest of the younger generation, and this, I believe, is because of the enthralling and captivating experiences that result from these fields. The article “The Central Line” by Atul Gawande covers an example of what these future surgeons and medics learn while in the field. However, the student will not perform perfectly the first time. Of course, the techniques of using the tools and how to perform the procedures take practice and time to perfect, exhibited through Gawande’s writing. Repetition and training is needed to excel at any skill or act. In his article, Gawnde motivates his readers through the use of his credibility and emotional appeals to the learning curb.
Mr. Eric Davis gained his interest for anatomy from a young age. His father was a college professor and his sister became a doctor. Growing up he was constantly surrounded by medical personnel, but he never made a solid decision that he wanted to follow these careers until his sophomore year
I was born in a small town of -----------of underdeveloped country of Bangladesh. I grew up speaking Bengali, wore traditional clothes, created intricate henna designs on women’s hands, and performed classical Bengali music. Since childhood, thought other than becoming a doctor never registered in my mind. My high grades in high school helped me to obtain admission in one of the most desirable place to learn Medicine, Mayemen Medical College.
I believe that our bodies are one of the most fascinating specimens out there, from anywhere between the early stages of life and until well after death. Part of my fascination could be attributed to the fact that I was raised in a family that had its fair share of medical professionals, but I digress. During a pseudo-educational visit to the Mütter Museum – labeled as a “medical” museum, but it can be quite macabre for some – in Philadelphia this past summer, an equally morbidly curious friend that came along with me recommended that I read this book. Caitlin, the author, also has a YouTube channel that my friend raves about as well, and I figured “why not?” and purchased the book. Little did I know that I was about to embark on a strange journey with Miss Doughty, as well as read the best book I laid my hands on in
Reminiscing over the conversation, I considered the implications of a career in family medicine. I began contemplating the vast array of illnesses around me that I was naïve of before becoming a medical student. The importance of the field could be seen all around my personal life. My father recently started losartan for hypertension, my mother and sister frequently encounter migraines, my brother’s has vitiligo of the foot, and my youngest brother has eczema on his arms in connection to his asthma. The list continues with my uncle’s rheumatoid arthritis, my aunt’s recent hepatitis infection, an aunt’s bilateral knee replacements due to osteoarthritis, two uncles with chronic back pain, and a younger cousin in Pakistan, having a limp due to improperly diagnosed hip dysplasia. Also, Pakistan, where I am from originally suffers with polio vaccination deficiency. I witnessed my uncle having polio of one leg and becoming dependent onto a wheelchair. Family medicine was the only field that would allow me to make a change in all of these
As a second year Pathologists’ Assistant student at Indiana University School of Medicine, I am writing to express my interest in the Pathologists’ Assistant position. I believe that this position is ideal for me because my internship at Montefiore was the first step in me become a Pathologists’ Assistant. Through this internship, I was able to obtain the knowledge on how to become a PA, what a PA does, and it solidified any question on whether I wanted to be a PA.
...forming bench research at Barry University and Weill Cornell Medical College in the Traveler’s Research Fellowship, I have been exposed to the side of medicine where scientists work every day to find cures for diseases and save lives. Experiencing different aspects of medicine has made me a more competent individual to thrive in this field and has deepened my interest and passion to pursue medicine as a career.I believe that those who fight with so little against so much truly need others to help them in their struggle. Being a physician is not only becoming a successful professional. I will work hard to bring about necessary changes to end social disparities, so that more groups in society receive the best healthcare. By making a difference in their lives, I will receive rewarding experiences that are worth all the hard work and sacrifice my chosen career requires.
Sitting intently on the dining room chair, I traced my uncle’s scar with my eyes. Recently, he had been to the doctor to get full knee replacement surgery. One stormy night, my uncle ventured down to the garage to grab a few drinks. My aunt came running when his screaming ensued. He’d slipped on a worm and ripped his newly stitched knee open. My uncle began to speak of the pus and blood that spilled out of his knee. As I looked around the Easter table, everybody entertained a look of disgust. However, I sat there in awe, wanting to know more as the rest of my family begged him to stop indulging on the details. I realized what I found intriguing, others found grody. Last Easter, I realized I wanted to be a doctor.
Medical school was an exciting, challenging and enjoyable with exchange of cultural experiences while studying with students of 25 different countries. I stood first in the university and was awarded M.D. degree with Honors. I was selected as "The best graduating student" for 1996. With hard work I was able to get distinctions in all the subjects. During Internship I was awarded a certificate of appreciation by Minster of health for services rendered during a community project on prevention of cardio-vascular disease.
As a traditional Native American saying goes, “Certain things catch your eye, but pursue only those that capture the heart.” My heart was captured by pediatrics at an early age. My journey was started growing up in a small town of India with different but significant healthcare needs and limited availability of resources. During the school life, I was always attracted towards human biology. As a young student, I was very curious and used to ask many questions, and my teachers always explained every principle by scientific reasoning and rational thinking. Childhood, after all, is a time when every human begins to construct their concepts of the physical, social, mental and emotional portions of their life. In turn, these perceptions can profoundly
After basic science education, I went to medical school, and it was a moment of pride for me and my family members to have the first doctor in our family. In the beginning of hospital rotation during second year, I realised my new role when patients and their parents asked about their disease, management, and prognosis. At that stage, I did not have enough experience to answer accurately, but it made me curious to learn more and more about patho-physiology and clinical course of various diseases. Premature babies admitted in NICU with their strong will to survive, leukemic bald babies with cute smiles, and wrinkled poor old men
My desire of studying biomedical sciences stems from my sciences interest, as it demonstrates a world not visible to the naked eye, plays a big role in everyday life. science specifically biology and chemistry are stimulating and challenging subjects , over the years of studying them ,my interest has increased because learning things about how our bodies function and how it relates to god’s creation is particularly interesting for me. I also find it very important because I’m Muslim. The biomedical science degree will open for me the door to learn more about the vast field of biology and its branches to a greater depth. I developed my knowledge in the science field by taking support classes in the lab at school; I was fascinated by how the body can function in different circumstances and the complexity of DNA, different organisms, chemical reactions, and also very importantly the mathematical aspect which gives me the chance to develop and use my logic and it inform me to new ways of looking at given problems.
I started to explore the different fields of medicine by working as a Medical Scribe in the Emergency Department, ER tech in Trauma Centers, getting involved in research, volunteering at hospitals and taking high level science classes. This will enhance my knowledge and experience i...
As Indian culture perceived doctors or engineers as the most successful professionals, that’s what peer pressure introduced me to and instilled in me to be a doctor. Seeing my elder brother become a doctor, I wanted to follow a different path so I channeled my energies towards becoming a dentist. With my hard work and motivation, I was able to score high in the state entrance exams and secured a position in one of the most reputed dental institution of my state. But my interest and fate had different plans.