Growing up in the Kashmir valley, an area embroiled in armed conflicts, the constant presence of violence around me has left an indelible mark on my mind and soul. It has shaped my passion for working with the psychologically traumatized. During my medical school journey, the clerkships in psychiatry offered knowledge of ever evolving scientific treatments and renewed my hope for those who were mentally afflicted. As the years went by, I found myself eager to learn more about human psychology, psychopathological basis of the mental illness, psychopharmacology. I learned about how the development, course and outcome of many cardiovascular and endocrine diseases are strongly affected by mind and stress. I realized the importance of mental health
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During my psychiatric placement, I was exposed to a wide range of cases and delved into the different aspects of psychiatry. I accompanied my team to the locked down wards for daily rounds, learning the art of interaction with the patients, dealing with their bizarre thoughts, extreme moods and paranoia. Deep inside, they were very frightened and tired, belying their appearance and behavior. But with proper care and treatment there was a drastic transformation, from hitting rock bottom to gaining a positive outlook on life, with a hope and desire for a better future. Recovery was slow but inspiring. Being able to connect with such patients, instilled me with more confidence and a new perspective of looking at a psychiatric patient. I learned to deal with patient’s anger, frustration, denial, which I believe is one of the biggest challenges in psychiatric cases. I believe my inherent ability to communicate and empathize empowers me to gain the trust of the patient, allowing me to help them gain an insight into their emotions and …show more content…
In addition to clinical practice, I want to be involved in research projects in future as I believe the insight, knowledge and patience acquired during research will not only assist me in becoming a better psychiatrist but also allow me to make contributions to the field. Following my residency, I plan to pursue clinical fellowship training. I aspire to be trained in a highly reputable program with dynamic patient exposure and an accomplished faculty dedicated to the education of residents.
I consider myself a confident, honest, compassionate, aspiring female psychiatrist, who will eventually become a good counselor for women in the field. Driven by a voracious appetite to be the best I can be, my desire to join a robust program, which will help me achieve my true potential and take my knowledge and skill to the next level, can be realized here in the US. If given a chance, I believe I will prove to be a valuable addition to your prestigious institution.
- Hooria
During my psychiatric placement, I was exposed to a wide range of cases and delved into the different aspects of psychiatry. I accompanied my team to the locked down wards for daily rounds, learning the art of interaction with the patients, dealing with their bizarre thoughts, extreme moods and paranoia. Deep inside, they were very frightened and tired, belying their appearance and behavior. But with proper care and treatment there was a drastic transformation, from hitting rock bottom to gaining a positive outlook on life, with a hope and desire for a better future. Recovery was slow but inspiring. Being able to connect with such patients, instilled me with more confidence and a new perspective of looking at a psychiatric patient. I learned to deal with patient’s anger, frustration, denial, which I believe is one of the biggest challenges in psychiatric cases. I believe my inherent ability to communicate and empathize empowers me to gain the trust of the patient, allowing me to help them gain an insight into their emotions and …show more content…
In addition to clinical practice, I want to be involved in research projects in future as I believe the insight, knowledge and patience acquired during research will not only assist me in becoming a better psychiatrist but also allow me to make contributions to the field. Following my residency, I plan to pursue clinical fellowship training. I aspire to be trained in a highly reputable program with dynamic patient exposure and an accomplished faculty dedicated to the education of residents.
I consider myself a confident, honest, compassionate, aspiring female psychiatrist, who will eventually become a good counselor for women in the field. Driven by a voracious appetite to be the best I can be, my desire to join a robust program, which will help me achieve my true potential and take my knowledge and skill to the next level, can be realized here in the US. If given a chance, I believe I will prove to be a valuable addition to your prestigious institution.
- Hooria