Osteopathic Physician Personal Statement

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A medical student should be personable, passionate, patient centered, and most importantly, a leader in the community. Physicians are distinguishable for being pillars of any community. They have the sole responsibility of their patients' wellbeing and health because they are the only ones with the complete knowledge and tools to truly cure and treat them. I believe I posses these same skills which are necessary to be a successful osteopathic physician. I have the adaptability necessary to strive under a changing environment as displayed by my ability to adapt to situations in different communities. Further more, my passion for learning has always propelled me to seek knowledge in any way I can. Apart from school, I was heavily involved in

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