Personal Essay: A Career In Medicine

Curiosity has been something that has always struck me as being closely tied to a career in medicine. My grandfather was a general practice physician who I witnessed growing old and weakening as the days passed. As a child he always enjoyed showing me many things he has learned from his medical practice and hobbies that he did on the side when he was not on the clock. I relished his company and looked forward to visiting him every time I had the chance to. Later as his health started to decline, it was tough for me to see someone so close to me being rushed to the hospital time after time with a heart attack and significant strokes. Each time I saw my grandfather endure these hardships and slowly slip out of the grasp of my hands and all I …show more content…
I have chose to pursue my under graduate career as a biomedical science major with the intent of becoming a medical professional in order to help those like my grandfathers and many others strive, and live an easier and tolerable life regardless of their age and medical set backs. Its not just curing the sick and injured it is also teaching them about preventive actions and ways to maintain good health as their lives pursue. I believe there is nothing more important than someone knowing about their bodies and learning the limitations that it can withstand. A person’s body travels with their mind and goes wherever they do, so it should be the most important thing that they should be taking care …show more content…
During my teens I discovered a passion for weight lifting and conditioning. This has improved my health and I enjoy sharing and encouraging my friends and family to start living a healthier lifestyle as I do. Living healthy has improved my energy and mind, which makes me feel less exhausted or drained than I used to when I had unhealthy habits. I am always trying to balance the amount of food I intake everyday which is why I have recently begun counting my calories, protein, and fats that I intake with every meal. I hope to one day incorporate and teach my future patients about ways to improve and increase their overall health and wellbeing as they continue their