Shadowing Personal Statement

Shadowing a physician provided me with direct exposure to medicine, allowing me to engage with patients and interact with physicians. I obtained insight from physicians about their experiences and specialties. I also had the opportunity to listen to patients’ stories and concerns. I learned that medicine is not merely about applying medical knowledge to treat others, but also about the quality of interaction that physicians forge with their patients. Furthermore, this experience helped me explore the daily lives of physicians and the challenges they face. Overall, shadowing equipped me with a better understanding of the medical field and confirmed my passion for pursuing medicine.

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Tutoring:

Tutoring math and chemistry gave me a better understanding of the value of education and the true meaning of being a teacher. It taught me how to explain the same concept in different ways and made me a more compassionate person who can better relate to others’ struggles and concerns. Tutoring equipped me with invaluable teaching skills that I believe will help me excel as a medical student and a future physician. I plan to devote a big portion of my future practice to teaching and advancing medical education through …show more content…
This experience strengthened my translation skills and helped disseminate the latest scientific knowledge in the Arab world. Translation taught me how to bring ideas closer to readers’ minds by using simple yet accurate language. I also learned how to view scientific literature through different cultural lenses and provide necessary examples to make any research article more relatable to the Arabic reader. I am hoping to leverage these skills to break cultural barriers, contribute to medical literature, and increase health awareness among Arab communities across the United