Osteopathic Doctor Personal Statement

Some people know what they want to do when they grow up from a young age; others discover it during a later part of their lives. As a sophomore in high school, I worried that I would not find my calling. My worries slowly vanished when I started volunteering at hospitals a year later. I looked forward to coming to each shift to spend quality time with patients and help the staff, which influenced me to consider a career in medicine. I wanted to be well-informed and exposed to the field as much as possible to be certain that this is the right career path for me. I made efforts to gain a broad range of clinical experiences to develop a fresher perspective of medicine. Each experience has only drawn me a step closer to medicine, discovering a distinct form of medical practice.
I started my journey to osteopathic medicine by speaking with my college advisors, who recommended that I spend time with an osteopathic physician. Taking their advice into consideration, I shadowed an osteopathic physician who specializes in neuromuscular medicine. What stood out the most during each physician-patient interaction was the time she invested to listen to her …show more content…
I believe the interdependent nature of medicine is very important because everyone needs to be on the same page to provide the best care possible. While it was initially intimidating to be surrounded by healthcare workers, the eagerness to learn more about my medical observations gave me the confidence to speak up. My comfort level grew to a point where I would often engage in conversations with the physicians, which increased my familiarity with the procedures. I have truly enjoyed my experience of being a part of a healthcare team and look forward to moving on to the next