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When practicing medicine, I will focus on sharing my expertise with those who do not have access to adequate care, and it is clear that OSU College of Medicine holds similar values. During my collegiate career, I have worked towards the ideals of providing adequate healthcare to communities across the globe through founding a chapter of Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC) at the University of Arkansas. Our chapter works to better the global community by fundraising for Adopt-a-Projects, which is a program that allows students to assist the mission of FIMRC. Our favorite projects included providing mosquito nets in El Salvador and helping fund a garden for orphans in Uganda. FIMRC has truly become a large part of my life and I hope to continue working with them in the future. …show more content…
I believe volunteering my time outside of the hospital encourages the cultivation of trusting physician-patient relationships and shows that I am willing to take the time to understand the needs of a community. As an alumnus, I would like to continue serving others by working through Doctors Without Borders to assist communities experiencing crisis situations. My hope is that practicing medicine in developing countries as a student will make me a more competitive applicant for this organization and prepare me for the reality of the

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