Becoming A Cardiologist Application Essay

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All my life I've wanted to take part in the medical field, to be involved in helping others, and to make someone else smile. I believe that becoming involved in this program will let me do that hands on. The chance to volunteer at Memorial Herman will make my dream of majoring in the medical field, attending medical school, and hope of becoming a cardiologist a little clearer. I fully stand by in the cause of Memorial Herman as a "compassionate expertise and a commitment to providing treatments" and to "heal patients." I hope to carry this motto while this experience will lead me towards the direction of working at a hospital, across the world in less developed countries, or even the army in the future. Memorial Herman is a place that I respect …show more content…
Volunteering at Memorial Herman will do just that. This opportunity will give me the real life experience of a typical day in a hospital. I'm eager to learn many things such as patient care and a hospital's environment from the wonderful mentors. Even the opportunity to make photo copies in the office or to work in a gift shop will be a privilege. This summer program will enable me to surround myself with respectful professionals that I look up to, and hopefully follow in their …show more content…
I'm always sincere with my work, responsibilities, and duties. I will be a volunteer who learns quickly and efficiently and reliable when taking direction. What sets me apart from the others is my important attention to detail because I strive to exceed the expectations given to me. As demonstrated from my grades, volunteer work, and commitment to my sport teams, I hope it shows that I represent the best version of myself and work hard doing it. An important aspect in a person is the equal middle of begin a team player but also an independent learner as well. That's what I want to demonstrate while

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