Following my medical education at the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School …show more content…
These visits crystallized my determination to pursue my medical career in the United States, where the medical guidelines are established and immediate transition from bench to bedside is possible through translational research opportunities. Towards this goal, I shadowed Dr. Cohen at the outpatient clinic of Department of Medicine of Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, where I also worked on a research project about the molecular expression patterns of chronic kidney disease and autoimmune diseases. Furthermore, the combination of the research project and the outpatient clinical encounters added to my understanding of the importance of the pathophysiology of diseases in patient management and yielded peer-reviewed …show more content…
In fact, the devastating condition of my cousin ignited my desire to help and make a difference in his life as well as the lives of others and their families. Moreover, my commitment to contribute to the complicated health issues, my compassion to improve awareness of preventative measures, and my clinical skills that I honed over the years will assist me in becoming a valuable asset to your Family Medicine residency program. Finally, following my residency training, I will dedicate my drive to the awareness of preventive measures while simultaneously continuing to give my time and energy to research and