Statement of Purpose
To,
Program Director,
MPH Program-School of Public Health,
Drexel University.
One of my first experiences of being able to interact with patients on my own was during my junior residency at a private hospital in India. While I was excited about being able to use my knowledge, I soon realized that the scope of operations and demands made on medical professionals in India is unique. This is largely due to the fact that though we are one of the fastest growing economies in the world, we do not spend enough on educating people on simple health care basics. Whereas on one hand we have people suffering from malnutrition, there are a large number of cases suffering from obesity, diabetes and heart diseases. I have since realized …show more content…
(Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) with first class grades, I have devoted better part of five and half years of academic life to accumulating knowledge and exposure through various co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. I had subject named Community Medicine which had given me thorough understanding of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Occupational Health, Health Education and Promotion, National Health Programs etc. During clerkship rotation in Department of Community Medicine (16 weeks), I did small epidemiological research studies; community based surveys and involved myself in various National Health Programs like “Pulse Polio Immunization”, “Save the Girl Child”. All these assignments and field works have given me opportunity to do population based research studies and to be familiar with health related problems and needs of different …show more content…
After interacting with various doctors and health care professionals and discussion with my colleagues who have pursued their Masters in Public Health in United States I came to the conclusion that Masters degree from the reputed school of United States will help to grow as a physician and help me understand the dynamics of Public Health and improve my clinical acumen. After the two years of clinical and research experience I am aware of the aspects of Health care in United States which will further help me to excel at your
To,
Program Director,
MPH Program-School of Public Health,
Drexel University.
One of my first experiences of being able to interact with patients on my own was during my junior residency at a private hospital in India. While I was excited about being able to use my knowledge, I soon realized that the scope of operations and demands made on medical professionals in India is unique. This is largely due to the fact that though we are one of the fastest growing economies in the world, we do not spend enough on educating people on simple health care basics. Whereas on one hand we have people suffering from malnutrition, there are a large number of cases suffering from obesity, diabetes and heart diseases. I have since realized …show more content…
(Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) with first class grades, I have devoted better part of five and half years of academic life to accumulating knowledge and exposure through various co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. I had subject named Community Medicine which had given me thorough understanding of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Occupational Health, Health Education and Promotion, National Health Programs etc. During clerkship rotation in Department of Community Medicine (16 weeks), I did small epidemiological research studies; community based surveys and involved myself in various National Health Programs like “Pulse Polio Immunization”, “Save the Girl Child”. All these assignments and field works have given me opportunity to do population based research studies and to be familiar with health related problems and needs of different …show more content…
After interacting with various doctors and health care professionals and discussion with my colleagues who have pursued their Masters in Public Health in United States I came to the conclusion that Masters degree from the reputed school of United States will help to grow as a physician and help me understand the dynamics of Public Health and improve my clinical acumen. After the two years of clinical and research experience I am aware of the aspects of Health care in United States which will further help me to excel at your