Like most of my colleagues, I entered medical school uncertain of specialty choice. However, from the first day of my internal medicine rotation, I found my niche. I discovered tremendous gratification in being with patients at the bedside, the challenge of managing multiple medical problems and keeping up with each individual’s health maintenance, and the privilege of participating in long-term care. Subsequent rotations in outpatient Internal Medicine and my internship strengthened my passion for Internal Medicine. During these rotations, I discovered a love for teaching. Whether clarifying a test result for a patient, pointing out interesting physical exam findings, or discussing the art of case presentations with junior medical students,
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It empowers them and gives them more control over their own illnesses. As an internist, I will strive to empower and equip my patients with knowledge through each visit with the hopes that together we will make tomorrow a better day.
A big part of my desire to enter the field of internal medicine stems from my background. I grew up in Virginia with my loving family until one day at the age of 16 I had to move to Saudi Arabia. While living there, it gave me a real life view of a community with limited access to healthcare services, but significant healthcare needs. When I was seventeen years old my parents and 2 of my brothers experienced a horrific car accident leaving one of my brothers dead. Losing him was devastating. This and other experiences helped me recognize the importance people placed in healthcare.
Now as I pursue the field of internal medicine, I want to become a master clinician who takes a clear history, performs a thorough exam, and uses evidence-based medicine to properly diagnose and treat my patients. This is my first and foremost …show more content…
I appreciate being able to rationalize with my patients and the fact that most of them are mature enough to take responsibility for their illnesses. Through my interaction with faculty, fellows and residents, I feel my temperament is also a good fit for the field. My character is professional, my personality is easy-going, my approach is analytical, my strength is adaptability, my secret is laughter, my indulgence is pizza, my fun is friends and family, and my professional goal is to be a humble and respected
It empowers them and gives them more control over their own illnesses. As an internist, I will strive to empower and equip my patients with knowledge through each visit with the hopes that together we will make tomorrow a better day.
A big part of my desire to enter the field of internal medicine stems from my background. I grew up in Virginia with my loving family until one day at the age of 16 I had to move to Saudi Arabia. While living there, it gave me a real life view of a community with limited access to healthcare services, but significant healthcare needs. When I was seventeen years old my parents and 2 of my brothers experienced a horrific car accident leaving one of my brothers dead. Losing him was devastating. This and other experiences helped me recognize the importance people placed in healthcare.
Now as I pursue the field of internal medicine, I want to become a master clinician who takes a clear history, performs a thorough exam, and uses evidence-based medicine to properly diagnose and treat my patients. This is my first and foremost …show more content…
I appreciate being able to rationalize with my patients and the fact that most of them are mature enough to take responsibility for their illnesses. Through my interaction with faculty, fellows and residents, I feel my temperament is also a good fit for the field. My character is professional, my personality is easy-going, my approach is analytical, my strength is adaptability, my secret is laughter, my indulgence is pizza, my fun is friends and family, and my professional goal is to be a humble and respected