Importance Of Specific Interests In Georgetown

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My specific interests in Georgetown are three fold: I am interested in Georgetown because of the emphasis it places on faculty mentorship in research, the unique clinical education in cura personalis, and the proximity with Washington D.C. I believe this program aligns perfectly with my professional goal of becoming a pediatric surgeon and scientist, and will allow me to become an excellent doctor.

Georgetown provides a unique opportunity for medical education. I plan to take advantage of the Medical Education Research Scholar track. I am interested in academic medicine in the future, and this program will provide me the opportunity to develop myself in this regard. I hope to in the future be able to provide a strong education to my students,
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Every person should have the access to and trust in medicine to see a physician at least once a year. To accomplish this, each person’s uniqueness should be valued and treasured. I strongly believe in preventive medicine, because many health issues stem from improper diet, lack of exercise, stress, alcohol/tobacco/drug use and ignoring medical problems until they become emergencies. To encourage better health outcomes, a person should be treated as a whole, rather than for their …show more content…
As a teacher and mentor at the Academy of 21st Century Learning, I got my first taste of what it means to advocate for someone. When I was leading a summer camp, a student with Asperger’s syndrome was being excluded from his group. He had trouble fitting in with his peers, but he should be allowed the same opportunities regardless of his circumstances. Since this student learned in a slightly different manner than his peers, I modified my curriculum to both allow him to use his strengths to help his team, and to continue providing a fun and challenging education to the rest of the class. By advocating for this student and allowing him to utilize his strengths, this student was able to receive the most out of his time at the

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