Doctors are generally known to diagnose, treat, and advise patients with illnesses, diseases, or injuries. Ever since the young age of three, I have always wanted to be a doctor. My mom told me I walked up to people and told them to call me Doctor Miracle because I was going to have a shiny white coat and a stethoscope, and treat every sick person I saw. I enjoyed watching health related programs and would ask my parents to buy me medical-related books and toys. As I progressed in school and maturity, my love for medicine further blossomed. I would like to be a doctor and specialize in cardiac surgery in future. A cardiac surgeon is a doctor who specializes in treating illnesses, diseases and injuries related to the heart through operations (Physicians and Surgeons).
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I left my home country, Nigeria at the age of fourteen to pursue a better and contemporary high school education in South Africa and later, moved to the United States of America, for my university education. I try to acclimatize myself to whatever environment I find myself and learn as much as I can from all experiences. The education required to become a medical doctor here in the United States is extensive and for me as an international student, very expensive. It is quite demanding and can be stressful. The general pathway in medicine includes completing “4 years of undergraduate school, 4 years of medical school and then, depending on individual’s specialty, 3 to 8 years in internship and residency programs” (Physicians and Surgeons). According to Physicians and Surgeons, it is important for doctors to be excellent communicators, detail oriented, be organized and have strong physical stamina. Doctors have to be compassionate and patient and must be good at working with their hands. They must also possess some leadership and problem-solving skills to be able to save a patient’s life as quickly as
Once becoming a cardiologist the extended odyssey begins. In a typical day cardiologists can engage in a multitude of activities. Most cardiologists spend their typical days diagnosing patients, interacting with them and engaging in different procedures to help the heart. What they can also do is, they can review patients charts and from that they determine which steps need to be taken. For instance, cardiologists can insert pacemakers which are artificial devices that are placed near the heart inside patients for stimulating the heart muscle and regulating its contractions. In addition, cardiologists can insert stents which are tubular supports placed temporarily inside a blood vessel, canal, or duct to aid healing or relieve an obstruction. What they can also do is that they check up on the patients that need the most help and they can sometimes make CT scans or CMRI’s ( Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging). In addition, cardiologists can check on patients that have just had surgery and see how they are progressing. Along with checking on patients, when performing procedures on pa...
A cardiologist functions much like a regular doctor, in the sense that they’d examine their patients and attempt to find any irregularities in the operation of the heart. A cardiologist may recommend proper treatment and preventive methods for stopping the onset of some of the more dangerous heart conditions. Additionally, a cardiologist will be the primary source of information on a patient to a surgeon, should the patient need to be operated on. (HEALTH CARE CAREERS,
Leading You to a Healthy Lifestyle: Nurse Practitioners. I have imagined myself in several different careers that have interested me as I've grown up, from styling hair to being a fashion designer, and even a professional singer. Now, even though it is crazy to believe time has flown by so fast, I am at the age where I am deciding what I want to major in. Even though all of those professions I listed above were very interesting, there was one job when I was growing up that I knew would be a stable and interesting profession: a nurse practitioner. I have always been interested in health sciences and seeing as though I was familiar with a doctor’s office/hospital setting due to being born with a birth defect, I felt that nurse practitioner was the most suitable job for me.
The life I have had so far has taught me a lot about academic and life skills; from when I was about six to the age I am now. I am always learning and happy to learn new things. I might not know what I want right now, but I do know that I want something for my life; I want to go to college, so I could make the future I see happen. As you 're reading this you 're probably asking yourself why? Why does going and graduating college mean so much to her? What makes her different from all the others? Well, to answer all those questions you would have to continue reading as I explain some of the moments in my life, in which they brought me to the conclusion that I have to go to college.
Growing up in rural Texas, you have to learn to care for the things that are important to you. There really is not much to entertain yourself with so many adolescents become vulnerable to trouble. Luckily for me, I grew up with the responsibilities that came with growing up on a farm. I had things to care for on a daily basis and for the longest time, the things I cared for most were animals. I exhibited livestock in my youth and this is where I spent the majority of my time. I would come home from football or basketball practice and go straight up to the barn to tend to my animals. Along with feeding and cleaning, I would often administer vaccinations and antibiotics when needed. Because of my interest in medicine and science coupled with my love for animals some could say that I was destined to become veterinarian. The major I chose, animal science, even supported that notion. However, it was not until the summer after my freshman year of undergraduate where I realized it was human medicine that my heart was yearning for.
Even before starting medical school, when people asked what I wanted to specialize in after graduating, I told them internal medicine. During medical school I really enjoyed learning about the various disease, how to treat this, how to manage that. When people asked if I would ever consider surgery, I would reply with “never” and “it’s not for me”.
On one of my parents’ first dates together, my father described cattle they drove past as “amazing creatures” telling my mother someday he would like to have land and livestock of his own. That wish to transition from the big city to the country led him to buy a house in the middle of nowhere Indiana, soon raising his own amazing livestock. Growing up, I often complained about the amount of work living on a farm entailed, from cleaning pens to taking care of my 4-H animals. But my dad never complained because such duties were his reward for starting an idea from scratch. Following his footsteps in pursuit of a dream of my own, I chose to attend a large university where I studied abroad to contrast and challenge my rural perspective. Through that transition, I began to respect the difficulties my father experienced following his goal. And while the responsibilities he undertakes are stressful and uncertain, I now
When I look at what I want to be in the future, the first occupation that comes to mind is physical therapy. While it is not something I have considered all through high school, I have been taking health occupation and sports therapy classes since my Sophomore year of high school. This career has interested me for a while now and I really think that I could excel at it. I think the best part about being a physical therapist is being able to interact with patients everyday and be able to help them and assist them. Over time I would want to be able to climb the ranks and be able to get really good at physical therapy and become one of the best. Becoming a physical therapist it is not easy; you need to go to college for seven years total, earning a bachelor's degree in the first four years and then going to physical therapy school for an additional three years. There are pros and cons of being a physical therapist though but I believe that this is something that I really want to do when I'm older.
Many people rush through their daily life without contemplating their actions, thereby missing vast opportunities for achievement. They waste valuable time engaging in frivolous matters instead of putting their energies towards more productive and meaningful purposes. In the words of the Dalai Lama: “Life is not about acquiring money and other facilities; it is about dedicating your life to helping others as much as you can.” The immeasurable value of helping others has been engrained in me since childhood. As a result of my own difficult family circumstances, I have become more sensitive, kind and mindful towards others and their own situations. I have developed a passion for helping others, which, in combination with a proclivity towards medicine has lead to my descion to become a Physician Assistant. I want to live a life where I can provide healthcare and aid to anyone who needs.
A visit to the doctor is never an exciting moment for any child. The thought of syringes with sharp needles, the sight of blood being drawn, and unknown machines creates anxiety. As I waited to see my pediatrician all of these thoughts came to mind, terrified of what she could possibly do to me. I was next to see her, with every step my palms drenched in sweat and my heart raced faster. Expecting the worse, I wondered what she would say about the rash on my back or what she would do about it. When she took a look, she quickly made a diagnosis of pityriasis rosea. Unfamiliar with this skin disorder, I began to think the worst; maybe I caught it from someone or that, it might never go away and I worried it was contagious. My doctor assured me
Pediatricians specifically strive to improve the health of babies, children, teens, and even young adults; basically anybody within the ages of 0 to 21 years old. They care for their health and are in charge of making a diagnosis; treating various things such as infections, injuries, and any other dysfunctions. Becoming a Pediatrician is worth the years of schooling and long work hours because children’s health and lives will be impacted in a positive way and also due to unique patient encounters that will resonate within you. Sometimes money and stress simply cannot replace meaningful moments such as those that can be experienced while working as a pediatrician.
Although I have great goals to help people, my grand wish cannot be granted without a great amount of effort on my part. I decided to take part in activities that would help me reach my goals and to ready myself for that field of work. My extracurricular activities and my electives showed proof of my interest in the medical field over time. I made an extra effort to look for activities and classes that could help me on the way to becoming a doctor. My first step was
What is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon? Why is it that Cardiothoracic Surgeons spend their valuable time trying to save you from dying? Many people understand that Cardiothoracic Surgeon earns lots of money because they save many lives. Cardiothoracic Surgeon are known as doctors who perform open heart surgery on open chests. Cardiothoracic Surgeon is a interesting career because they are willing to be concerned about people who suffer conditions of their heart.
Striving to help any person in need that crosses my path is my goal in life because I love giving back to my community and interacting with new faces. I know that someday I will look back at all the things I did throughout my life and I would be glad to say I helped make a difference in the life of a family that really needed the help. My desire is to one day have a PHD as a General surgeon; this career is an important factor in today’s society because as a General surgeon a person focuses on the abdominal contents of a person’s body. Without General surgeons, many people that are in need of abdominal surgeries would most likely end up with horrible pain all their life or even worst ended up dead. A general surgeon has the potential to change not only their patient’s life, but the lives of the patient’s family. General surgeons give people of today’s world a fighting chance to not only live longer, but see life in a different view and appreciate it more. The career of a General Surgeon plays an important role in today’s society because it keeps society from falling apart with the spread of illnesses and diseases.
Ever since I can remember, I have always dreamt of a career in medicine. I have always had a passion of saving others people's lives. Being a doctor is meant for me because I love taking the time throughout my day to make a difference in people's lives. I am willing to further my education for an extended amount of time just to fulfill my dreams of becoming a doctor. Others want to become a doctor because of money or prestige, I want to become a doctor to help the people that are ill. My grandmother, who has been suffering from Cancer for 3 years is recovering from therapy. Even though, she experiences skin problems frequently, the doctors are still doing everything in their power to help her recover. Her hair have started to grow back and she is back to her normal self. This is one of the reasons why I want to be a doctor. When one is a doctor, people look up to that individual when they are at their weakest point. When they have no one else a doctor helps maintain a sense of hope for the patient and his or her family. I will be honored to say that I will be the person people turn t...