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Medicine is a ever changing field. A field where new and innovative treatments replace the old. For me, medicine is a career which allows the exploration of the intricacies of the human body. It provides the opportunity to better understand how the human body works and defends itself. As it acts as an ecosystem housing chemical, cells and microbial in order to maintain equilibrium. Along with making an impact on peoples' lives with my caring personality. Becoming a physician would allow me to be directly involved in the care of those who were in need, while concurrently provide affinity for lifelong learning. The combination of my curiosity and will to practice medicine has motivated me to pursue this field.

However, this decision did not come easy. In high school my friend was diagnosed with lupus and diabetes. I saw a previously healthy girl drop weight day by day. Her arms covered with mysteries bruises. We decided to raise money and walk the Brooklyn bridge for the diabetes walk. It was the first time I witnessed her episode. We headed off the bridge from exhaustion, when she froze up on the oncoming bicycle lane. Luckily someone pulled her out of the way on time. After the event her condition deteriorated quickly. A month later, during Thanksgiving break, her mother wrote me an email. It was an invitation to my friends funeral. I realized how one person could have such an impact on others. This experience made me sensitive to my surroundings. How could Lupus and Diabetes take down a healthy 16 year old? I had many questions regarding her health, but lacked the courage to ask them.

I entered college as a Business major and effortlessly did well on my classes. In my leisure time I read medica...

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As an intern at the FDA I learned how to conduct analysis on consumer products. Here, my Principle Investigator taught me the importance of the FDA and proper lab techniques. We analyzed food for any potential microbial that can cause fatality to the American public. The lessons I've learned I carried through college and has fueled my passion to purse medicine.

Currently I am a volunteer at the MJHS hospice service. My experiences thus far has realistically prepared me for emotional and physical turmoil involved in pursuing a career in medicine. I believe a physician should possess passion for learning, serve as a role model and a healer. I am determined to built upon my characteristic as an aspiring physician. My ultimate goal is to obtain the skills needed to impact the medical community and apply it in underdeveloped countries.