Personal Statement: A Career As An Anesthesiologist

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I can't remember when I decided that being a doctor was something that I wanted to do. Originally, I didn't want to pursue down a medical path because my family would pressure me to so. To them, it was always about making the most money I could make to prevent myself from struggling like they did. I didn't want to be pushed into something that I didn't love doing. However, as I looked more into it, I would love going into the medical field. Specifically, I want to be an anesthesiologist in the future. A doctor is a person that's supposed to take care of you and help you through any pain. Anesthesiologists, specifically, are the people that take care of you during the surgery. While the surgeons are cutting you open to solve the problem, they're

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