Public Health Personal Statement

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Today, we thrive at the dawn of a new scientific era that few generations in the history of humanity have been fortune enough to witness. The exponential discoveries and advancements in health science have revolutionized the boundary of possibility and transformed the lives of millions of people around the world. Unfortunately, despite the unifying force of scientific curiosity and knowledge, many countries are still segregated by physical, economic and social barriers. While the developed nations rejoice over the rapid advancements in stem cell treatments, many developing countries still struggle with battles against infectious diseases. The inequality of access to public health knowledge and resources in many areas of the world is an eminent global health issue that demands urgent attentions.
Having volunteered internationally at a developing country, I have personally witness the impact of public health barriers on the community. Nonetheless, the people’s positivity and resilience in the face of such adversity inspired me to dedicate my life to bring equality to marginalized individuals through research and education. As an individual with a burning passion for equality, human rights and global health, I
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I am a dedicated learner who never backs down from a challenge and constantly strives to exceed expectation through hard work and perseverance. Throughout my academic career, I had always taken the most rigorous course loads. Although physically demanding, they helped me to construct solid knowledge foundations and taught me extensive time management, self-motivation and organization skills. Moreover, my past experience with juggling intensive curriculums enabled me to adapt and thrive in a dynamic research environment. I further developed extensive research, academic presentation and laboratory skills through partaking a myriad of independent and collaborative research

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