Importance Of My Passion For Medicine

Every individual is fueled by some sort of passion. This passion can range from academics to public concerns to a health emphasis. For me, practicing and advancing medicine sparks my enthusiasm and drives my intellectual character. The biological and chemical milieu of the body has captured my attention ever since I was a young boy and became familiar with how the body’s organs were organized. Having matured and experienced a variety of challenges over the years, I now consider myself to be a positive, goal-oriented, and optimistic person who is ready to fully pursue my passion for medicine. As a toddler, my fascination with cars was intense. While collecting as many model vehicles as I could and memorizing their respective names, I felt …show more content…
I frequently recognized the importance of being bilingual since the majority of the staff only spoke English. I was cognizant of the significance and the power of language and communication to provide the most compassionate and comforting care through small gestures, body language, and conversation. I realize that patients may experience vulnerability due to a language barrier. Accordingly, I would use my Spanish interpreter skills whenever a technician, nurse, or doctor found it appropriate when asking medical inquiries or explaining results and procedures to a patient. It is unequivocal that patient care is of utmost importance and I provided it to the best of my ability, for instance, by giving them warm blankets and pillows, or taking extra steps to provide their favorite juice. To me, seeing a patient smile and appreciation after I help them reinforces the joy I experience during patient interaction. I feel that working in a hospital setting makes me feel content: it makes me feel at home. I feel that it is my …show more content…
We have only scratched the surface of this enigmatic organ. During my attendance at UCI Medical Center, I met a patient who suffered the same kind of trauma as my beloved uncle: a closed head injury due to rapid deceleration. This experience, coupled with my interest in neurobiology and behavior and doing research in Dr Guzowski’s laboratory on the effects of inflammation on cognition, has influenced my desire to practice medicine in the field of neurology. I am deeply passionate about exploring the unknown and have an open mind about the many paths a medical degree can offer me. Just as society has helped and shaped me, I have the desire and motivation to return the favor by improving the lives of patients with the skills acquired during my future