Pancreatic cancer. A horrible cancer with a grim prognosis. For those few diagnosed early enough, a Whipple procedure may be their only chance at survival. This potentially life-saving surgery is a lengthy, complex, and invasive procedure requiring great training and expertise. Be that as it may, it was this operation that I found myself scrubbed into on my first day in the OR. Although I had been considering a career in surgery before, this experience was the pivotal moment confirming it was the only field I could see myself practicing in for the rest of my life. I was captivated by the meticulousness and grace that the surgeon exhibited while operating on the patient. Although the case lasted 6+ hours, time passed as if only an hour or two
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Although I ultimately decided working with animals was not my calling, I learned something unexpected: surgery was something that particularly intrigued me. I specifically recall watching with fascination one day as the doctor performed a spay procedure. For the first time, it made me appreciate that surgery was a field which would allow me to work technically with my hands, something that I have always enjoyed. After this, I seriously began researching what a career as a surgeon would …show more content…
In looking for a program, I seek one that will expand my medical knowledge and, through superior surgical training, make me a competent surgeon able to serve a wide range of patients. It is also important to me that this program has available, well-versed attendings that are willing to teach. Moreover, I hope to work with a team of residents with compatible personalities who support one another invariably. Ten years from now, I aspire to be an accomplished surgeon who has successfully completed this training program. As a well-respected member of my medical community, I hope to proficiently use the skills learned in residency to change the lives of my patients on a daily basis. Considering this, and all the reasons given above, I can confidently say there is no field other than surgery in which I can envision myself
Although I ultimately decided working with animals was not my calling, I learned something unexpected: surgery was something that particularly intrigued me. I specifically recall watching with fascination one day as the doctor performed a spay procedure. For the first time, it made me appreciate that surgery was a field which would allow me to work technically with my hands, something that I have always enjoyed. After this, I seriously began researching what a career as a surgeon would …show more content…
In looking for a program, I seek one that will expand my medical knowledge and, through superior surgical training, make me a competent surgeon able to serve a wide range of patients. It is also important to me that this program has available, well-versed attendings that are willing to teach. Moreover, I hope to work with a team of residents with compatible personalities who support one another invariably. Ten years from now, I aspire to be an accomplished surgeon who has successfully completed this training program. As a well-respected member of my medical community, I hope to proficiently use the skills learned in residency to change the lives of my patients on a daily basis. Considering this, and all the reasons given above, I can confidently say there is no field other than surgery in which I can envision myself