Having a deep-rooted interest in diseases and gross anatomy has always been a challenge to explain to people. They always ask, “Why would such a nice and intelligent person be interested in such a morbid and repulsive thing?” I would simply respond, “disease affects everyone in one way or another, aren’t you curious as to what’s happening inside of you?” My fascination with pathology extends far back into my childhood, when I was in and out of the hospital being treated for a peculiar set of symptoms. When I was finally diagnosed with gastroenteritis, abdominal migraines, and cluster migraines at the ripe age of 11, I had no idea what any of those words actually meant. This was the beginning of an arduous, yet life-changing chain of events.
To be blunt, I have no lack of motivation. In the past, however, I have been diagnosed with many other …show more content…
To further my interest in the human body, I did a research project for my History of Science class on the father of modern anatomy, Andreas Vesalius, in my junior year of college. I was completely entranced by his desire to learn about the human body by conducting his own dissections on actual human cadavers, even though it was taboo in the 16th century.
I understand that passion alone cannot carry me through life. Experience, continuing education, and research are prime components to a well-rounded pathologist. I aspire to sharpen my current laboratory skills and deducing abilities through graduate school to obtain a Masters degree and work in a lab alongside other pathologists and medical
To be blunt, I have no lack of motivation. In the past, however, I have been diagnosed with many other …show more content…
To further my interest in the human body, I did a research project for my History of Science class on the father of modern anatomy, Andreas Vesalius, in my junior year of college. I was completely entranced by his desire to learn about the human body by conducting his own dissections on actual human cadavers, even though it was taboo in the 16th century.
I understand that passion alone cannot carry me through life. Experience, continuing education, and research are prime components to a well-rounded pathologist. I aspire to sharpen my current laboratory skills and deducing abilities through graduate school to obtain a Masters degree and work in a lab alongside other pathologists and medical