The buzz of indiscernible conversations and clamour of the emergency department (ED) faded into the distance as I felt the burning gaze of everyone in the room. The rhythmic beeping of the oxygen saturation monitor intensified as if taunting me, challenging me. I became cognizant of how tremulous and sweaty my hands were as I pleaded for the endotracheal tube’s cooperation. After what felt like an eternity, I heard the words I had been desperately waiting for, “breath sounds bilaterally.”
While I was drawn to the high acuity adrenaline-inducing cases, it was the diversity of undifferentiated patients that solidified my decision to pursue a career in Emergency Medicine (EM). The combination of hands-on procedures and diagnostic challenges not only provides immediate gratification but fuels my unremitting curiosity. Furthermore, the unique opportunity to care for patients of varying age, health, and socio-economic status in possibly the most distressing moments of their lives is a highly fulfilling privilege. Finally, the stressful ED environment allows me to capitalize on what I believe to be my greatest strength, the ability to connect and build trusting relationships with people. For these reasons, I am confident that EM is the ideal specialty for me to realize my goal of becoming an exemplary …show more content…
Additionally, the abundance of learners and the 4-week elective in medical education provides an enriching experience with ample opportunity to pursue my passion in clinical teaching. Lastly, as an avid outdoor enthusiast, Victoria is the ideal place for me to live given its proximity to both the mountains and the ocean. I believe there is no program like UBC Vancouver Island EM residency to support my ambitions of becoming an exceptional clinician, educator, and leader while providing me with the ideal environment to call
While I was drawn to the high acuity adrenaline-inducing cases, it was the diversity of undifferentiated patients that solidified my decision to pursue a career in Emergency Medicine (EM). The combination of hands-on procedures and diagnostic challenges not only provides immediate gratification but fuels my unremitting curiosity. Furthermore, the unique opportunity to care for patients of varying age, health, and socio-economic status in possibly the most distressing moments of their lives is a highly fulfilling privilege. Finally, the stressful ED environment allows me to capitalize on what I believe to be my greatest strength, the ability to connect and build trusting relationships with people. For these reasons, I am confident that EM is the ideal specialty for me to realize my goal of becoming an exemplary …show more content…
Additionally, the abundance of learners and the 4-week elective in medical education provides an enriching experience with ample opportunity to pursue my passion in clinical teaching. Lastly, as an avid outdoor enthusiast, Victoria is the ideal place for me to live given its proximity to both the mountains and the ocean. I believe there is no program like UBC Vancouver Island EM residency to support my ambitions of becoming an exceptional clinician, educator, and leader while providing me with the ideal environment to call