Biomedical Ethics Personal Statement

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At the beginning of my college endeavor, I thought I would eventually be forced to choose between my love for medicine and my interest in ethics. This was before I was introduced to the field of bioethics research and learned about this internship in your biomedical ethics program. I believe my background in philosophy combined with my interpersonal skills and ability to make the most of every opportunity make me a solid candidate for this position with Mayo Clinic.

I am a third year philosophy student and I have gained a lot of insight into the medical and bioethics field from interactions with my professors and the work that I do with my own cancer prevention non-profit. However, I would be lying if I said I understand every inch of the

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