Radiology Tech Admissions Essay When I was seventeen years old, I took a professional medical careers course at New Market Skills Center in Washington to make up for some credits that I had missed for maternity absence. I continued the program my senior year. We prepared for the Certified Nursing Assistant exam and had clinical rotation for two weeks at Panorama City, a nursing home.…
When I was shadowing an osteopathic family medicine physician, Dr. Anthony Lopresti, I came to appreciate how the philosophies of osteopathy coincides with my own. Through many patient encounters, I learned of the combination of prescribed medications and musculoskeletal manipulation that enhances the body’s natural process to heal on its own. I was wavering between pursuing the two philosophies of allopathic or osteopathic that both sought to improve individuals’ lives. My passion in osteopathic medicine was confirmed when I comforted a distressed patient which made me realize how important patient satisfaction was to me. The ideal practice of medicine she spoke of also resonated my own beliefs of practicing medicine: to consider the person…
I am currently attending a United States college. I am enrolled in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. I want to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Sonography. A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is a caregiver who assists in capturing a well detailed picture of the interior of the body with a transducer probe and ultrasound gel to create a picture with the help of sound waves. Furthermore, a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer performs ultrasounds throughout the body.…
Between my sophomore and junior year in highschool I received two concussions while cheering on my school's varsity squad. Three months after my last concussion I was experiencing excruciating headaches, light sensitivity, memory issues, persistent fatigue, and struggles with my school work. Everyday tasks like walking up the stairs, waking up on time, and remembering the route to school became substantial hurdles. Anxious, my mother decided to take me to see a neurologist. I went through multiple MRI’s, CT scans, and X-Rays to determine the condition of my neck and brain tissues, all of which returned normal.…
In beginning of 2014 I was hit with a disease, undiagnosed at the time, was passed off as an "orthopedic" problem until one and half years later I was referred to a rheumatologist,they evaluated me for any kind of arthritis or autoimmune disorders, came back negative and I was referred to the pain clinic, then finally I was diagnosed with a neurological disease. During my freshman year I was hit, hard, but my willpower and self-motivation didn't die. I worked until I was in tears every night. I worked passed the unthinkable, I succeeded in my darkest time.…
For my assignment, I got to interview Dr. Rolf D. Morstead, MD, FAAPMR on February 17, 2018. He obtained his degree at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and is in practice for more than twenty years. He is board certified in both Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. Dr. Morstead currently works as an independent practitioner for eighteen years in Monroe, LA. He is also affiliated with St. Francis Medical Center and Glenwood Regional Medical Center.…
In just a few months of its discovery, radiology was used in medical settings worldwide. (Brian 1). It is unquestionable that at the time of its discovery, the medical field was in desperate need of such imaging…
From the moment your mother told me she was pregnant I was excited. I mean don't get me wrong I was alittle upset but that didn't matter cause I knew something amazing was coming, and trust me you are amazing. Through out the whole pregnancy I was glue to your mother as if she was my wife giving birth. I made us do so many 3D sonograms just cause I wanted to see you.…
My clinical Practicum site for this semester is St. Joseph’s hospital, Tampa. The previous semester I worked with a very supportive preceptor and crew at the USF, this semester was not much different. I have a well experienced clinical educator, who is highly reliable and a well-behaved enthusiastic group of students. I have spent 41 hours so far at my clinical site with my preceptor and the students. Our day starts at 6.30 am, taking students to different departments/floors.…
Cincinnati has always felt like home to me. Living in Indianapolis until college, I have made many trips to Cincinnati to visit family and friends. One thing I love about University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is that it is in a city is that has a very diverse population with a large African American community. As a Spanish minor, I know that language barriers can be huge obstacles to overcome. The Medical Spanish/Latino Health Elective program is a wonderful opportunity to help me to better provide culturally competent care.…
“You're at 45 degrees, and if you get to 50 degrees you have to get surgery, you have more than one problem in your back besides scoliosis, we are going to need X-Rays for your brace”. I was really shocked and scared to what might happen next, i was really afraid of if i would be able to still do sports, and do stuff i really love. I was in sixth grade when i found out that i had scoliosis, at first i was terrified and afraid if i don't get this corrected fast. When they found out that i had scoliosis they said that because of how far my back was i would not be able to play sports.…
On March 17,1998 I had a Dr's appointment I had been sick for a while, with a flu at least I thought it was the flu. My mom went with me they had me take all kinds of test to figure out what was going on from urine to blood work. The urine test showed I was not pregnant, the swab test also showed I did not have the flu. They told me to give them a couple of days for the blood work to come back. They called me by the end of the week, the blood work came back saying I was pregnant.…
I have been a radiation therapist for 29 years and I have met and bonded with a lot of patients over the years. Each day I’m amazed at what I learned from them. One courageous woman once told me she was prepared to die. Her children were raised and doing well on their own. She felt they had good morels and work ethics that gave them meaningful jobs.…
I have known from a young age that I wanted to do something exceptional in my life. Something about helping others drew me in, so I knew a career in the medical field would be my best fit. It was not until a traumatic day in my life occurred that made me realize I was bound to be a nurse. I have played volleyball for five year, my senior year was not an exception. Volleyball was the only sport I played and my passion.…
What job would you want to do? I want to be a radiographer because you have a good salary while providing a better life for my son. A radiographer is an important part of the diagnostic health care team, responsible for producing high-quality medical images that assist medical specialists and doctors in diagnosing or monitoring patient 's injury or illness. Being a radiographer is a good career choice for me because it has a good salary and benefits, there are different types of radiography, work with different machines, cons for radiographers, and radiology plays a vital role in healthcare.…