Personal Statement Of My Personal Experience In Family Medicine

I have always enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and challenges. I recall the first patient that I interviewed. She was a middle aged woman complaining of chest pain. My mind flowed from one question to the next as I realized that although a cardiac origin was most worrisome, I also had to consider other possible etiologies. This was my first encounter with the thrill that medicine brings. The ability to peruse the knowledge we have so that we can help our patients is nothing short of impressive. When this is merged with my strong communication skills along with the ability to build lasting relationships, one can see how Family Medicine becomes a perfect place for my skills set.

When I began clinical, Family Medicine was not a field that I knew much about. During fourth year I completed a mandatory one month elective in Family Medicine and thoroughly enjoyed it. The diversity and the long term care that I was able to become a part of brought a sense of satisfaction that was in itself rewarding.

During clinical years, I understood the invaluable gift of a great teacher. One of the best teachers I encountered was in my Family Medicine rotation. I saw innovative problem-solving in action as different situations arrived. It was amazing to see how as Family Medicine

With limited resources, I saw dedicated medical professionals going the extra mile to ensure success. This reminded me that our greatest resources lie in the dedication and commitment of each team member. Whether we were treating pneumonia, working up a potential MI, managing cancer treatment or alleviating the symptoms of diarrhea, attention to detail was always important. Having built a great rapport with my team, I was afforded numerous opportunities to hone my clinical skills and to play critical roles in the management of patients under the supervision of my Brooklyn Hospital Center Clinical Preceptor, Dr Edwin