6. Please provide the Admissions Committee with a brief summary of your activities, academics, employment or other occupations to account for full-time activity (approx. 30-40 hours/week) for the 2015-2016 application cycle, or from the point of application through matriculation in 2016. (750 characters)
I am using this time to become more resolute and steadfast in my career goals. To this effect, I hope to improve my credentials by pursuing opportunities for personal growth, improving financial stability, and gaining real-life experience. Since graduating, I have traveled, as well as acted as a live-in caretaker for my terminally ill grandfather. Currently, I am seeking employment in clinical, behavioral, and public health sectors and hope …show more content…
I transported patients, removed contaminated equipment, restocked utilities, and assisted visitors. I learned the non-clinical aspects of medicine, as well as the importance of teamwork in providing quality healthcare.
7b. What is your most meaningful clinical experience to date, involving direct patient contact? (350 characters)
At the UHS, I gained valuable clinical experience conducting one-on-one patient intakes; I spoke with the patient about their concerns, took vitals, and followed up with the physician. I was able to track the patient’s experience from start to finish. I learned that my passion lies in clinical medicine where I have daily contact with patients.
8. What makes you a unique individual? What challenges have you faced? How will these factors help you contribute to the diversity of the student body at GW? (1000 characters)
Growing up, I went to Quaker schools, however, I am not affiliated with the religion. I learned amongst Quaker students and faculty, attended classes on Quakerism, and participated in Meeting for Worship. Fortunately, these schools emphasized tolerance and diversity; students of other religions were not only accepted, but …show more content…
I was able to directly interact with the patients, listen to their concerns, take their vitals, and network with nurses, practitioners and physicians about their condition and treatment plan. I worked on a team of medical professionals to provide expedited, yet comprehensive care. GW’s emphasis on clinical medicine, starting the very first year, will allow me to continue my clinical training, further developing my ability to provide compassionate care through effective interpersonal communication, clinical reasoning, and
I am using this time to become more resolute and steadfast in my career goals. To this effect, I hope to improve my credentials by pursuing opportunities for personal growth, improving financial stability, and gaining real-life experience. Since graduating, I have traveled, as well as acted as a live-in caretaker for my terminally ill grandfather. Currently, I am seeking employment in clinical, behavioral, and public health sectors and hope …show more content…
I transported patients, removed contaminated equipment, restocked utilities, and assisted visitors. I learned the non-clinical aspects of medicine, as well as the importance of teamwork in providing quality healthcare.
7b. What is your most meaningful clinical experience to date, involving direct patient contact? (350 characters)
At the UHS, I gained valuable clinical experience conducting one-on-one patient intakes; I spoke with the patient about their concerns, took vitals, and followed up with the physician. I was able to track the patient’s experience from start to finish. I learned that my passion lies in clinical medicine where I have daily contact with patients.
8. What makes you a unique individual? What challenges have you faced? How will these factors help you contribute to the diversity of the student body at GW? (1000 characters)
Growing up, I went to Quaker schools, however, I am not affiliated with the religion. I learned amongst Quaker students and faculty, attended classes on Quakerism, and participated in Meeting for Worship. Fortunately, these schools emphasized tolerance and diversity; students of other religions were not only accepted, but …show more content…
I was able to directly interact with the patients, listen to their concerns, take their vitals, and network with nurses, practitioners and physicians about their condition and treatment plan. I worked on a team of medical professionals to provide expedited, yet comprehensive care. GW’s emphasis on clinical medicine, starting the very first year, will allow me to continue my clinical training, further developing my ability to provide compassionate care through effective interpersonal communication, clinical reasoning, and