Camp Neuro Personal Statement

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As a student whose goal is to one day become a Pediatric Neurosurgeon, I am aware of the sheer struggles you must endure in order to reach this goal. I know that if I do not have support along the way this can be a hideous process. However, taking part in this program will give students like me, a prior experience and will lead me a step closer towards my career goal. I would like to attend Camp Neuro because this program will provide me with a unique opportunity to learn directly from experts in both the medical and psychological fields. I would learn the necessary tools needed in medicine to be successful; this would help further my knowledge of this field and it would also allow me to expand my network and gain connections. Some of the

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