Emergency Department Medical Case Study

With the Apocalypse finally upon us, it was a matter of minutes before my sorority sisters and I would take the stage. It was the night of the National Pan-Hellenic step show on my university’s campus, and this year’s theme was “The Apocalypse: Only the Strong Survive.” Any normal competitor would be reviewing the steps in their head, but after noticing my sweaty palms and rapid heart beat, I was distracted by my rising cortisol levels. Endocrine hormones were the topic of discussion that week in physiology lecture, and I knew I was in a situation where I had to “fight” instead of take “flight.” Although still nervous, the brief distraction from the bright lights and hundreds of individuals in the coliseum was much needed.
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I learned very quickly that the emergency room is a fast and unforgiving place. From exposure to copious amounts of medical terminology, clinical decision-making techniques, and the variety of patient cases and symptoms; being a scribe has been one of the most influential aspects of my medical journey and it has truly solidified my desire to become a physician.
The experiences I have gained on my journey to becoming a healthcare provider have all contributed to molding me into the individual that I am today. From rigorous coursework, laboratory techniques, leadership in organizations, to insight from caregivers, I am fueled with an invigorating desire to provide compassion and care to society by becoming a physician.
Similar to the night of the step show, only the strong survive, and only the strong choose medicine. I do believe I am prepared to enter medical school, which is an environment where I will be repetitively focusing and performing under pressure. Although that will definitely have a noticeable effect on my cortisol levels, it will be well worth