Personal Statement For My Passion For A Career In Medicine

My desire to pursue a career in medicine initially bloomed out of an interest in Biology. I was fascinated with learning about the body’s mysteries and how it functions, so I entered college as a pre-medical student. During this time, I was able to experience volunteering in the medical field and my passion for medicine increased. My experiences have shown me that medicine is a strong fit for me.

One of my most memorable experiences was working as a medical intern at Dr. Liu’s primary care office. Dr. Liu’s close relationship with his patients is one aspect of his office that I noticed while working at my internship. Dr. Liu was pressed for time since he had to get through quite a few patients each day. Patients did not have a long appointment time. However, despite these time constraints, the Dr. still knew his patients well and would ask how their jobs were going and how their families were doing. I realized that as a doctor, one had to be observant and be able to juggle multiple tasks at once. Even though time constraints prevented Dr. Liu from being able to sit as long as he …show more content…
I have a passion for the science of medicine and for providing care. While it was initially my interest in science and biology that prompted me to enter college as a pre-medical student, my experiences volunteering in the medical field have strengthened my conviction to become a doctor and have shown me how rewarding the field of medicine is. I have worked in clinics as well as emergency rooms and have observed doctors and patients in both settings. I have seen how through the help of a caring doctor, patient’s become at ease and how a patient doctor relationship can become a strong bond that lasts for many years. The doctors that I have worked with have inspired me in my career goals and I believe that medicine is the right career path for