Pain Medicine Personal Statement

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After completing college, I intend on matriculating to medical school to become a pain management specialist. It will take me a total of four years to receive my medical degree. I am looking at Emory University, John Hopkins, and Mercer University for my medical school education. While in medical school, I will be taking several courses on anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, human behavior, immunology, and neuroscience. Through hard work and dedication, I know I will master all subject areas and become a remarkable pain medicine specialist.

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