I finished my MD degree in King Saud University, and then I enrolled in the general surgery residency program at a King Faisal hospital and research center (KFSH&RC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. By that time, I got the concepts that were needed to build the basic information and skills to be a safe surgeon, and active clinical researcher. Currently, I have a scholarship for clinical and research fellowship in breast and endocrine surgery. The master program in clinical investigation has been considered an important part of this fellowship. I have started working with professor Herbert Chen at UW-Madison since January 2010. I went through the clinical part to the basic science research and then the clinical research, so I have gained a lot of knowledge and researching skills. I won several awards during my academic career, the last two were from the Saudi Graduate Research (2011), and NANETs (2012) for my project entitled: “Activation of MEK Alters Morphology and Neuroendocrine Phenotype Medullary Thyroid Cancer Cell”.
In the last three years, I learned about research database, data colle...
Reviving the crumbling Saint-Domingue economy was a crucial determining factor in France’s involvement with the colony. Toussaint’s ability to create a thriving economy would determine his position as a leader. If he was unable to create a stable economy, then there was someone else that could replace him. This revival was key to slavery not being re-imposed in the colony. Toussaint L’Ouverture had to prove that the Saint Domingue colony could succeed and be profitable within a slaveless economy. As much as he could comprehend the morality of ending slavery, he was also very aware of the importance slavery had to the West Indies in maintaining France’s economy. Although there are some arguments that state that slavery’s importance to their
I came into this course with a lot of questions in regards to pathology, as well as patient care and how medical practitioners are affected emotionally by it. It was difficult hearing how patients are being diagnosed with cancer and even worse when they are told that they have a short time to live. I once heard in a hospital meeting, that an oncologist sees death every day and that nullifies the pain of losing a patient. I learned that this isn’t true. It is the emotional bond with a patient that helps medical practitioner value life and provide the best quality of life they
The Filles du Roi (King’s Daughters) were unmarried women and sometimes widows who were sponsored by the king to immigrate to New France between 1663 and 1673. Because private interests gave priority to bringing over male workers, the French government and religious community attempted to correct the gender imbalance in the colonies. Even though the first women arrived in Canada in the 1630s, only the 800 or so who arrived during the first 11 years of royal government in New France were called Filles du
After spending almost four years at Temple University as an undergraduate, the idea of continuing my education at Temple University School of Medicine more than intrigues me. Throughout my undergraduate career at Temple, I have made the effort to get involved in the Temple community and have enjoyed the connections and relationships that I have created with Temple faculty, staff, and students. Beginning in my freshman year as an executive board member of the 1300 Residence Hall Senate and continuing with my current involvement in AMSA and employment in the Office of Pre-Professional Health Studies, I have interacted with various members of the Temple administration and found that each of them are willing to go out of their way to help me and continue to challenge me to accomplish the goals that I have set for myself. In addition, other students at Temple have enhanced my learning experience through group study as well as opened my eyes to a variety of diverse cultures and points of view. As a result of these encounters, I believe that remaining the Temple family will be beneficial in my medical education.
François Dominique Toussaint L'Ouverture was an educated former slave and soldier of the king that would eventually lead the revolution against French rule in Saint-Domingue. The prime objective of Toussaint’s letter to the Directory of France was to end colonial tyranny and declared an end to slavery in Saint-Domingue (Haiti) by utilizing the language of freedom and equality in reminisce of the French revolution. Toussaint fiercely pursued the abolition of slavery, as his letter warned the Directory of France against the reinstatement of slavery. Although Toussaint was captured in 1802 and executed in 1803 by the orders of Napoleon Bonaparte, his movement lived on. The French ultimately failed to recapture the island of Saint-Domingue, declaring the independent state of Haiti in 1804.
This was followed by one year practical clinical training leading to a registered medical practitioner license in Pakistan. After acquiring my Master of Public Health (MPH) degree at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany I started my professional career in Germany. I have worked for more than 6 years in the field of primary research (clinical research) and secondary research (systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials) in Germany. Furthermore, I was able to acquire public health research knowledge through MPH study and master’s thesis research. I was one of the best students during the MPH study at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences,
A surprised Dr. Paul Bowman, Chairman of the Pediatrics department decided to call my bluff and invited me for an interview. After visiting with me and viewing my portfolio, he immediately put me under the directive of Professor Basha who was conducting research on pediatric brain cancer. I really got a new enlightened appreciation of the intensive research I was working alongside a team of eight other graduate student researchers on Ewing’s sarcoma and Medulloblastoma.The diligent work helped build my attention to detail as micro-pipetting was minute work. Protein extraction was another crucial task I became skilled at. This was very exciting because it was the center of all research as we were dealing with the actual cancer cells and testing them against various chemotherapy
...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.
I am awed by the variety of research opportunities that Penn offers to it's undergraduates through CURF Upon extensive research, I found projects that completely fit my discipline. They are conducted by Ms. Yuchi Han and Dr. Carlo Bartoli. Both professors are directing research related to the body's cardiovascular system; where one works with problems pertaining to LVAD patients developing gastrointestinal angiogenesis, the other pertains to diagnosing cardiac conditions like atrial fibrillation, nonischemic cardiomyopathy, and pulmonary arterial hypertension through echocardiograms and MRIs. I immigrated to the United States after I finished my eighth grade and so, I had a lot of time there to do research. My first hands on experience with research was in the laboratories of Agha Khan University Hospita...
During my undergraduate studies at the prestigious Dr. D. Y. Patil University, I developed a keen interest in subjects like Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathology and Internal Medicine. During my 2nd year, I was introduced to patient care in the form of clinical postings. I developed the art of history taking and would observe the residents provide treatment and assist them
Despite my commitment I had to this course, I was strongly discouraged by the absence of a guaranteed clinical placement which is a precondition for the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) approval. This would limit my hope of graduating as a Biomedical Scientist. Therefore, I took a difficult decision to withdraw from my course.
Since TTUHSC provides students with access to a cadaver lab, I will be able to explore the human anatomy in detail and master the physiological concepts of the human body. The MOT program will also require me to gain hands-on experience in fieldwork at a variety of different settings which will strengthen my care and compassion towards patients. Consequently, it is my goal to digest as much information as possible through textbook readings, hands-on learning, and conducting
Furthermore, as I wanted to advance in my career, my family and I came to the United States for a better future. Though I had several obstacles such as language barriers and financial problems, I got accepted to Florida International University with the FIU Academic Achievement scholarship and joined Alpha Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society, where I gained experience that strengthened my desire to study medicine. Feeling so grateful for the opportunity given to me, I begun to volunteer at Miami Children’s Hospital in the Pediatric Oncology Unit. Working w...
From primary school, I was always amazed by the fact that the human body, composed of millions of cells, develops from a single fertilized mother cell. This idea triggered my interest for the science of human body. But the main reason I joined medical school was witnessing the actions of the excellent medical unit that saved my sister’s life, after her chocking on peanut. At the university, my interest in anatomy was amplified when I was studying anatomy in the second year. Later, this interest increased during various rotations in surgery and internal medicine.
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...