My experiences, academic background and personality are three key aspects of my life that make the medical field a preference and a particularly suitable field for me.
My interest in medicine was first sparked when I volunteered at CentraState Medical Center working with geriatric patients. To further explore this interest, I joined the First Aid Squad in my town. Riding on ambulances and volunteering at the squad provided much-needed insight into the field and taught me valuable skills, such as patient care and effective communication. After completing a four-month intensive EMT course and state exam, I can proudly say that I am now a New Jersey certified EMT. To say that being an EMT amplified my appreciation and passion for the medical field would be an understatement.
Additionally, the rigorous academic curriculum at Biotechnology High School expanded my research and lab skills, developed my time management skills and exposed me to classes such as Developmental Biology and Neuroscience/Biopsychology, which further peaked my interest in medicine.
While I do work hard when it comes to school, I have learned that it is necessary to participate in activities for the sake of enjoyment. It is commonly known that the …show more content…
While these are all noble motivations, I have one simple reason as to why I want to become a physician – I can see myself being truly happy with a job in this field. I have witnessed many cases of people falling into jobs they dislike or have no passion for. Not only does this make the individual unhappy, but also negatively affects the quality of work being done. I can say with complete confidence that I am fascinated by this field and would be happy to be a part of it. I believe that if I am passionate about and enjoy what I am doing, it can only result in a positive
My interest in medicine was first sparked when I volunteered at CentraState Medical Center working with geriatric patients. To further explore this interest, I joined the First Aid Squad in my town. Riding on ambulances and volunteering at the squad provided much-needed insight into the field and taught me valuable skills, such as patient care and effective communication. After completing a four-month intensive EMT course and state exam, I can proudly say that I am now a New Jersey certified EMT. To say that being an EMT amplified my appreciation and passion for the medical field would be an understatement.
Additionally, the rigorous academic curriculum at Biotechnology High School expanded my research and lab skills, developed my time management skills and exposed me to classes such as Developmental Biology and Neuroscience/Biopsychology, which further peaked my interest in medicine.
While I do work hard when it comes to school, I have learned that it is necessary to participate in activities for the sake of enjoyment. It is commonly known that the …show more content…
While these are all noble motivations, I have one simple reason as to why I want to become a physician – I can see myself being truly happy with a job in this field. I have witnessed many cases of people falling into jobs they dislike or have no passion for. Not only does this make the individual unhappy, but also negatively affects the quality of work being done. I can say with complete confidence that I am fascinated by this field and would be happy to be a part of it. I believe that if I am passionate about and enjoy what I am doing, it can only result in a positive