Global Public Health Personal Statement

I grew up in a community in which most people, including those in my family, suffer from chronic diseases. My family has always struggled with the horrors of type 2 diabetes. Recently my grandfather, Robert Padilla, has undergone many painful operations and even toe amputations caused by diabetes. This has affected my family's quality of life; however, time and treatment have helped my family cope with this harsh disease. I have a great and deep appreciation for all the doctors who have contributed to help people, like my grandfather, who have chronic diseases. Although my grandfather has had the opportunity to obtain the treatment needed for his condition, many ill people around the world do not have access to medical attention. This has inspired my interest in Global Health, which has led me to the opportunity to intern at the University Southern of California (USC) Institute of Global Health. In my internship at the USC Institute of Global Health, working under Dr. Wipfli, where I create an independent research study for a Los Angeles community, I have learned fundamentals of many major diseases. Moreover, I have gained acknowledged on how diseases spread, how diseases can affect a population and how to prevent the diseases. This internship has been an eye-opening experience that has led me to focus on identifying and eliminating environmental …show more content…
Nevertheless, I want to major in Global Public Health to learn how to help prevent diseases in developing countries; in addition, to prolong and improve the quality of health in communities and individuals. By majoring in Global Public Health, I would gain further knowledge of epidemiology, biostatistics, and health services. Therefore, I would have the perfect opportunity to carry out my goals in life by pursuing a Global Public Health major at the College of Global Public Health at New York