I am interested in applying to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in hopes to first enhance my own knowledge, exposure, and understanding of socially and culturally diverse settings; I aim to become more aware of differences found between individuals and how recognition of these variances can have a positive impact on communication. This increased awareness would allow for me to work more effectively alongside other health care professionals. Furthermore, I would implement all of my acquired knowledge to a diverse community in the form of efficient health care. I firmly believe that, in order to provide exceptional health care services to patients, a physician must be culturally competent and capable
