My Passion For Medicine As A Passion In Medicine

The whistle blew and the game was over. We were finally the champions in the interscholastic soccer tournament. Sheer joy and a sense of achievement took over as I reveled in the glory of our team’s victory. Soccer is a passion for me, and has been an integral part of my life since I was eight years old. Playing soccer has taught me persistence, the ability to work hard and given me important lessons in the value of teamwork. Today, I understand how these lessons have helped me in my medical career. My father was a physician who treated each of his patients with genuine concern and empathy. I loved listening to his stories. He taught me the importance of treating patients not merely as a set of symptoms but as real people with real emotions. In the words of William Osler “The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.” These are words I live by.

The beauty behind the working of life-forms fascinated me. My passion for science catalyzed the inspiration my father had given me, and fueled my desire to become a doctor. While in medical school, I developed an interest in Internal Medicine for many reasons. I loved the way an internist deals with a diverse array of medical concerns, from the simple to the complex. The puzzling diagnostic challenges patients can present with, always stimulates my mind. I also valued the clinical impact of the ongoing patient relationships that internists form. After graduating, I pursued clinical experience in the U.S while preparing for my USMLE examinations. The wide variety of clinical cases helped build my confidence and patience; I learned a lot, which helped me develop my clinical decision-making abilities. I also admired the strong bond my attendings had with their patients, which I will strive to