Sports Medicine: Personal Statement

Currently enrolled as a junior of Smithfield High School, I plan to graduate in June of 2017 and will then begin to pursue my degree in health science. I plan to one day, with hard work and dedication, receive a doctorate in Sports Medicine and become one of the best providers available. Persistence and patience are only a couple of characteristics that I must possess while going through the process of earning a doctorate in my preferred profession. In my case, thirteen years of public school, eight years of university studies, and a several more years of residency will be required to to reach my goal. This sounds like a pretty distant objective, but it is continuously getting closer to becoming a reality. Soon enough, I will possess the ability of providing my assistance to people in need and I will have the capability of sharing my knowledge with the world. Having questions asked repeatedly through my middle and high school ages like “What do you want to be when you go grow up?” or the occasional “What are you planning to do after you graduate?” really made me think. After years of speculation, I knew Sports Medicine was the career path that I was destined …show more content…
This may have been because I had been a patient of four different centers in the Hampton Roads area and experienced different views on my trauma. Each therapist tried different procedures and have led me to where I am today. Their enthusiasm, knowledge, and courtesy really encouraged me to pursue a Sports Medicine career to help athletes recover to their best potential ability. After continuous doctor visits still lingering today, I am determined to find out more information about my problems and help others who may be suffering. I am excited about the opportunity to obtain the knowledge and ability to help solve other athlete’s issues. I will do my best to make sure that athletes can participate and grow stronger in their desired sporting