I thought I had my whole life figured out; graduate college and attend medical school.
I was wrong. I had always planned every detail of my life and everything always seemed to fall in place. In August of 2016, I received my first rejection letter from medical school. Until this point, I had never experienced rejection. I had always succeeded in everything I did.
How are you supposed to overcome rejection?
As I struggled to cope, I was denied acceptance into medical school for the second time. Feeling defeated, I tried to focus on a greater purpose. This setback has made me stronger mentally and more determined to achieve acceptance into medical school. I have improved my application in the ways suggested and continued to excel in my clinical …show more content…
Childers reached over, hugged him and told him to trust in the Lord. In this moment I realized I possess the same traits as Dr. Childers. I wish to mimic his passion for helping others heal and his encouragement to increase their faith. As an Intern in the MedEx Academy, I went beyond expected duties caring for a student experiencing a series of seizures. During one seizure, I spent the night in the hospital at her bedside offering encouraging words when her spirits were down. Days later, I received a note from her. “Thank you for all the time you spent to show me how passionate, caring, and kind you are. Too young to be a mother, but you are a good intern, a good doctor and a caring friend. Thanks for being there for me. The Earth needs more of you.” After graduation, I began a rewarding opportunity as a medical assistant at Laurel Endocrine and Thyroid Specialists. My training began with Dr. Karegar on March 16th and I began working full time on May 10th. The physicians in the office were always so willing to teach by explaining the patients’ conditions in great detail and demonstrating through ultrasounds and biopsies. As a medical assistant, I checked patients' vital signs, blood glucose levels, and A1C, as well as handle all paperwork and communication with the patients. Being able to work so closely with a physician allowed me to see how things operate from their
I was wrong. I had always planned every detail of my life and everything always seemed to fall in place. In August of 2016, I received my first rejection letter from medical school. Until this point, I had never experienced rejection. I had always succeeded in everything I did.
How are you supposed to overcome rejection?
As I struggled to cope, I was denied acceptance into medical school for the second time. Feeling defeated, I tried to focus on a greater purpose. This setback has made me stronger mentally and more determined to achieve acceptance into medical school. I have improved my application in the ways suggested and continued to excel in my clinical …show more content…
Childers reached over, hugged him and told him to trust in the Lord. In this moment I realized I possess the same traits as Dr. Childers. I wish to mimic his passion for helping others heal and his encouragement to increase their faith. As an Intern in the MedEx Academy, I went beyond expected duties caring for a student experiencing a series of seizures. During one seizure, I spent the night in the hospital at her bedside offering encouraging words when her spirits were down. Days later, I received a note from her. “Thank you for all the time you spent to show me how passionate, caring, and kind you are. Too young to be a mother, but you are a good intern, a good doctor and a caring friend. Thanks for being there for me. The Earth needs more of you.” After graduation, I began a rewarding opportunity as a medical assistant at Laurel Endocrine and Thyroid Specialists. My training began with Dr. Karegar on March 16th and I began working full time on May 10th. The physicians in the office were always so willing to teach by explaining the patients’ conditions in great detail and demonstrating through ultrasounds and biopsies. As a medical assistant, I checked patients' vital signs, blood glucose levels, and A1C, as well as handle all paperwork and communication with the patients. Being able to work so closely with a physician allowed me to see how things operate from their