Why do you want to participate in the Health Justice Scholar Track? Explain how this would advance your goals as a medical student. (NO MORE THAN 200 WORDS)
My experiences at Georgetown thus far have deepened my appreciation for the multi-dimensional aspect of healing and widened my perspective on physician’s role beyond providing competent and compassionate medical care. Professor Vicki Girard’s seminar on the potential impact that medical-legal partnership can have on patient care was eye-opening for me. Addressing complex legal and social issues that perpetuate illness and poverty can have a profound impact not only in the process and outcome of medical treatment, but also in patient’s quality of life, healing, and dignity. I believe that
My experiences at Georgetown thus far have deepened my appreciation for the multi-dimensional aspect of healing and widened my perspective on physician’s role beyond providing competent and compassionate medical care. Professor Vicki Girard’s seminar on the potential impact that medical-legal partnership can have on patient care was eye-opening for me. Addressing complex legal and social issues that perpetuate illness and poverty can have a profound impact not only in the process and outcome of medical treatment, but also in patient’s quality of life, healing, and dignity. I believe that