An emphasis on serving underserved groups, such as minorities, and addressing current health disparities were my primary motivations for applying to Morehouse School of Medicine. Following residency, I hope to practice medicine in a community limited in terms of affordability, accessibility, and availability of healthcare options. In such a community, I can utilize my medical education for the purpose of addressing the health concerns and disparities affecting those in society who are often ignored and suffer in health as a result. Furthermore, with the abundance of opportunities for medical research, attending this medical program will foster my intellectual potential and assist me in achieving my professional goal of caring for the disadvantaged. …show more content…
As a student of Morehouse, I will have the opportunity to participate in research geared towards the eradication of health disparities. With a number of research centers devoted to addressing the multiple factors that disproportionately affect the health of people of color and members of medically underserved communities, such as the Satcher Health Leadership Institute and Health Equity Cancer Care Center, Morehouse School of Medicine is a pioneer in research specifically catered to populations with a longstanding history of not benefiting from our healthcare