My initial interest in pursuing a medical career in specialty care stems from my own experience with dermatology as I sought treatment for severe acne as an adolescent and young adult. However, with other interests in medicine, such as internal medicine, geriatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology, I can also see myself practicing in a primary care specialty in order to more directly address the health needs of the disadvantaged. Likewise, due to my primary interest of serving the medically underserved and addressing health disparities, I am open to practicing amongst different groups and locations, whether in my own practice, small group practice or hospital. In addition, as a physician, I would like to spend the majority of my professional
