Medical Assistant Personal Statement

My journey into the healthcare field was unconventional to say the least. I had no parental influence or family members that worked in the field. Instead, it was a specific moment I remembered vividly that would be my introduction to the healthcare field. At the age of 10, I witnessed the homicide of my uncle. He received a gunshot to the posterior portion of his cranium by another family member. That was the first time I saw brain matter, experienced being helpless, and in shock. The trauma from that experience sparked my interest in healthcare. This will not be the last time I will experience these emotions, but a reminder of why I chose this field. It was a pivotal moment that would help me discover my passion for emergency medicine in later years to come. Having no desire for college debt but also not wanting to be a product of my impoverished environment of South Carolina; I joined the United States Navy in 2006. It was the only option available since I had no guidance on career paths. My parents had no formal education past high school, and that drove me to take a different path in life. Thanks to that decision, eight years …show more content…
Four Navy corpsman were the first to graduate from the Duke program and start this profession. Just like my predecessors, I want to use my current knowledge, and expand it to help those in need. My Navy experience help me grow from a youth to a man. Learning ethics and core values such as honor, courage, commitment, and teamwork shaped me to become better as a man. In Japan (2007-2009, 2010-2013), my role as a corpsman was to be a dental technician and a emergency medicine technician. As a junior personnel, I learned the ropes of the clinic. Performing dental x-rays, prophylaxis cleanings, sterilization of medical and dental equipment, proper documentation of patient 's records, and assisting in oral maxillofacial surgery