My pursuit of a medical degree is greatly strengthened by the Columbia University Public Health Scholars Program (SPHSP). Prior to matriculation from the program my source of motivation held no true direction, I wanted to simply “help people”. During SPHSP I was exposed to federally qualified health centers (FQHC) and my eyes were opened to new medium to help people. I admired the measures that FQHC put in place to effectively serve a population of people that, under normal circumstances, would not be able pursue healthcare. FQHCs aligned closely to the sense of equity that I began to develop as I was exposed to communities suffering from health disparities over the course of the internship. I deeply admire the defining characteristics of
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I want to do this by achieving a M.D. and a M.P.H. My objective is to create easily accessible and stable interventions that can be community-lead that can lay a foundation that can be built on. I want to implement programs to eliminate the educational, socio-economic, and cultural barriers between those in need and those who can provide assistance. I specifically want to focus on healthcare literacy so that there is accurate patient-doctor communication. This includes language differences that prove to be a barrier to healthcare. Effectively educating patients about their illnesses and ailments can provide a means for better recovery. This will also provide information on preventative steps to take in the future, saving them time and money but also improving their outlook on their own health and wellbeing. Additionally, I want to debunk the negative stigma associated with healthcare settings by the minority populations. The combination of what is learned through the pursuit of the M. D. and M. P. H. degrees will allow me to be better equipped to combat the obstacles I will face in my attempts to alter the downward state of health in marginalized communities.
As an individual and future physician I want to be unbiased, respected and trusted by my colleagues, other staff, and most importantly patients. The relationship I want to have with my patients is not one that ends after 15 minutes but one that is model for friendship. As a future physician I want to be able to rally those around me to strive for the best possible healthcare for marginalized
I want to do this by achieving a M.D. and a M.P.H. My objective is to create easily accessible and stable interventions that can be community-lead that can lay a foundation that can be built on. I want to implement programs to eliminate the educational, socio-economic, and cultural barriers between those in need and those who can provide assistance. I specifically want to focus on healthcare literacy so that there is accurate patient-doctor communication. This includes language differences that prove to be a barrier to healthcare. Effectively educating patients about their illnesses and ailments can provide a means for better recovery. This will also provide information on preventative steps to take in the future, saving them time and money but also improving their outlook on their own health and wellbeing. Additionally, I want to debunk the negative stigma associated with healthcare settings by the minority populations. The combination of what is learned through the pursuit of the M. D. and M. P. H. degrees will allow me to be better equipped to combat the obstacles I will face in my attempts to alter the downward state of health in marginalized communities.
As an individual and future physician I want to be unbiased, respected and trusted by my colleagues, other staff, and most importantly patients. The relationship I want to have with my patients is not one that ends after 15 minutes but one that is model for friendship. As a future physician I want to be able to rally those around me to strive for the best possible healthcare for marginalized