The Medical Service Corps’ mission statement is “to actively support Navy Medicine’s readiness and health benefits missions with a community of active duty and reserve component professionals.” This is a mission statement I am passionate about, and I am confident my personal and professional experiences both within and outside of the Navy would contribute towards the Medical Service Corps’ ultimate goals.
I have always possessed a strong desire to make an impact within the medical field. Prior to joining the Navy, I worked as a medical assistant while enrolled in college classes. Although I was unsure of the profession I wanted to pursue at the time, I knew the experience would serve me well. When I initially enlisted in the Navy, I entered the Delayed Enlistment Program as a Hospital Corpsman. After some persuasion from my recruiter, I decided the Nuclear Field was a good place to begin my naval career. …show more content…
As a member of Reactor Department on a nuclear powered Aircraft Carrier, I was frequently exposed to radiation-producing equipment and radioactive materials. As a result, I was a part of the onboard radiation protection program and received frequent training on the hazards associated with radiation. Not only did my time in the nuclear community peak my interest in the Radiation Health field, but the rigorous nuclear training pipeline also prepared me for the challenging physics and calculus coursework I would be exposed to in my undergraduate studies. I wholeheartedly believe it was because of my nuclear training I was able to excel in college and ultimately attain my Bachelor of Science in Biology with
I have always possessed a strong desire to make an impact within the medical field. Prior to joining the Navy, I worked as a medical assistant while enrolled in college classes. Although I was unsure of the profession I wanted to pursue at the time, I knew the experience would serve me well. When I initially enlisted in the Navy, I entered the Delayed Enlistment Program as a Hospital Corpsman. After some persuasion from my recruiter, I decided the Nuclear Field was a good place to begin my naval career. …show more content…
As a member of Reactor Department on a nuclear powered Aircraft Carrier, I was frequently exposed to radiation-producing equipment and radioactive materials. As a result, I was a part of the onboard radiation protection program and received frequent training on the hazards associated with radiation. Not only did my time in the nuclear community peak my interest in the Radiation Health field, but the rigorous nuclear training pipeline also prepared me for the challenging physics and calculus coursework I would be exposed to in my undergraduate studies. I wholeheartedly believe it was because of my nuclear training I was able to excel in college and ultimately attain my Bachelor of Science in Biology with