Surgeons have the ability to quickly inspire a patient to trust them as they work together towards an immediate solution to an emergent problem, whether it’s appendicitis, cholecystitis, or hernia repair. This appeals to me because I can see the product of the surgery: my patient’s pain diminished, improvements in daily function, and a pleasant demeanor. My interest in offering culturally competent surgical care for the underprivileged began at an early age.
I was 4 years old when I asked my father about the asymmetry in his lower limbs. I remember when he told us the story of how as a young Peruvian boy he become infected with Polio and began dragging his left leg until his grandmother carried him to a hospital. Eventually, he was diagnosed …show more content…
I spent time volunteering at the student-run Freedman’s Clinic, located at Howard University. This time was very beneficial because I had the autonomy to work with other students in diagnosing and treating patients under the supervision of physicians. We implemented a see one, do one, and teach one framework, which helped me become a better instructor and leader. At the end of day I could see the improvement in our patients’ health. In addition, I was selected as a tutor for first and second year medicals students, where I assessed weakness and implemented various teaching modalities including visual aids and auditory memory cues. It was fulfilling work together to improve their academic success. Many of these students have similar aspirations in terms of expanding access to healthcare. While I found my time working in the clinic and tutoring my peers to be rewarding, my experiences in the OR have been the most profound part of my medical …show more content…
My ultimate goal is to complete a surgical residency and divide my time between mentoring medical students and providing surgical care to the underserved in both the US and abroad.The ability to instantly improve a patient’s function and survival is a gift that should be shared with
I was 4 years old when I asked my father about the asymmetry in his lower limbs. I remember when he told us the story of how as a young Peruvian boy he become infected with Polio and began dragging his left leg until his grandmother carried him to a hospital. Eventually, he was diagnosed …show more content…
I spent time volunteering at the student-run Freedman’s Clinic, located at Howard University. This time was very beneficial because I had the autonomy to work with other students in diagnosing and treating patients under the supervision of physicians. We implemented a see one, do one, and teach one framework, which helped me become a better instructor and leader. At the end of day I could see the improvement in our patients’ health. In addition, I was selected as a tutor for first and second year medicals students, where I assessed weakness and implemented various teaching modalities including visual aids and auditory memory cues. It was fulfilling work together to improve their academic success. Many of these students have similar aspirations in terms of expanding access to healthcare. While I found my time working in the clinic and tutoring my peers to be rewarding, my experiences in the OR have been the most profound part of my medical …show more content…
My ultimate goal is to complete a surgical residency and divide my time between mentoring medical students and providing surgical care to the underserved in both the US and abroad.The ability to instantly improve a patient’s function and survival is a gift that should be shared with