Passion For Healthcare Reform: A Personal Statement Of Purpose

I believe that a catalyst for optimum success is most likely to emerge after a period of deep distress. It is only after such moments that we are likely to feel a strong internal motivation to materialize our potential. Immigrating here to the US from Europe has taught me the value of individualism while embracing the uniqueness of ones own journey. Driven by my own personal responsibility to excel and genuine interest in the health sciences, both research and healthcare applications. I became a distinguished responsible student who valued compassion and humility, qualities that are essential as a clinician.

My love for surgery flourished during medical school. Although the classroom gave me a clearer picture of the extent and gravity of …show more content…
The opportunities in medicine go beyond the bedside or the laboratory. Being born and raised in an underserved village, I have been inspired to be a determined advocate for social justice and elimination of healthcare disparities. My passion for healthcare reform and addressing needs of the underserved originated through my participation in underserved free healthcare clinics held throughout Detroit. Participating in such events not only exposed me to the existing racial, socioeconomic, and cultural healthcare disparities, but also taught me the value of a team-based approach to meet the healthcare needs of patients. These clinical experiences enhanced my medical education by providing me a greater understanding into healthcare disparities and management on a global and domestic level.
The line between medical and surgical management to improve patient’s lives combined with opportunities to impact medical disparities are at the heart of what prompts me to pursue such a dynamic field. The team-based approach to challenging medical problems that often demands innovative and artistic solutions in general surgery will provide me with opportunities to empower patients to define and attain positive