Simba with his flowing mane gazing upon the image of Mufasa painted in the clouds. This is the earliest Disney image carved in my mind. I spent hundreds of hours working on completing a massive jigsaw puzzle that my dad brought home from one of his travels. I remember how proud he was, and how accomplished I felt when I showed him the final result. Imagine my disappointment when a single piece went missing; Zazu’s beak. No matter what I did, I could not bring the beauty of the image back. Regardless, I continued to take it apart and reassemble it, time after time, mourning the loss, not of that piece, but the complete picture.
Twenty years later, I was still trying to figure out the jigsaw puzzle of life. After what seemed like a lifetime of dedication and hard work, I found myself in one of the best hospitals in Pakistan, as a novice intern tasked with taking care of extremely sick patients. Initially, I felt overwhelmed and inadequate, but with the help of my mentors, the high patient influx and diversity of cases allowed me to quickly gather confidence. I learned to rely on my clinical expertise with limited resources. Collaboration with the fellow house staff and a constant effort to respect my patient’s cultural and religious beliefs remain my most cherished experiences. I remember taking care …show more content…
I am meticulous, dedicated and a team player who does not get intimidated by hard work. I am excited to apply to your program and thrilled at the idea of working with the best in the field. My vast clinical, volunteer and research work has helped me grow as a physician, nourished my empathic side, and strengthened my leadership skills, a few among the several traits I hope to bring to your program. I believe training at your residency program will complete me both as a doctor and as a person, where I will have the means to contribute to the well-being of my patients, my peers and the community in
Twenty years later, I was still trying to figure out the jigsaw puzzle of life. After what seemed like a lifetime of dedication and hard work, I found myself in one of the best hospitals in Pakistan, as a novice intern tasked with taking care of extremely sick patients. Initially, I felt overwhelmed and inadequate, but with the help of my mentors, the high patient influx and diversity of cases allowed me to quickly gather confidence. I learned to rely on my clinical expertise with limited resources. Collaboration with the fellow house staff and a constant effort to respect my patient’s cultural and religious beliefs remain my most cherished experiences. I remember taking care …show more content…
I am meticulous, dedicated and a team player who does not get intimidated by hard work. I am excited to apply to your program and thrilled at the idea of working with the best in the field. My vast clinical, volunteer and research work has helped me grow as a physician, nourished my empathic side, and strengthened my leadership skills, a few among the several traits I hope to bring to your program. I believe training at your residency program will complete me both as a doctor and as a person, where I will have the means to contribute to the well-being of my patients, my peers and the community in