Since the earliest traces of civilizations, humanity has made great progress considering the brief existence of modern human beings. Never before have we existed in a world as sophisticated and engineered to our needs as today; access to clean water, reliable sources of nourishment, shelter and security, healthcare and disease prevention. However, the importance of these needs can often be taken for granted when they do not impact us directly, which forces us to respond to them as they arise.
My laboratory career began shortly after completing my undergraduate degree at the University of Calgary. Through my tenure, I developed efficient and traceable methods to perform daily tasks which improved standard operating procedures. Alongside the …show more content…
As a laboratory analyst, I took it upon myself to monitor common instrument issues and eventually developed procedures to reduce the frequency of these recurring issues. Epidemiology can be seen as preventative maintenance for human beings. An epidemiologist monitors the health of a population and attempts to pinpoint recurring health issues to a common source. Also, as a health crisis develops, an epidemiologist will need to identify and diagnose symptoms before suggesting proper countermeasures, protecting the rest of the population. Similarly, when instruments inevitably broke down, identifying the cause and pinpointing the issue is crucial to ensuring that the repair is manageable. If left unchecked, these simple issues can compound and would cost thousands of dollars to repair. With proper education, training and, experience, I am eager to translate my existing knowledge and diagnostic experience into identifying health related patterns within a population. Subsequently, using this information to develop policies to improve one 's overall quality of life or to prevent the spread of disease within a …show more content…
With that being said, I did not want to apply to a general program for the sake of doing so, but rather, select an institution that reflects my personal interests. It was not until a trip to South Korea that I had discovered what I had a passionate towards and decided that McGill would be the ideal school for me to pursue my master 's degree. My host during this trip mentioned that her line of work revolves around raising awareness around the adverse health risks of smog within the city of Seoul. Fortunate enough being born and raised in Canada, air quality was never a major concern. I felt far removed from this growing global issue as it has never impacted me directly. Promptly, I thought to myself - How were the days like when there are high levels of airborne particulates? How long do airborne particulates linger in the area and what acute effects do they have on human beings? Can prolonged exposure to above average air quality levels lead to more serious and chronic health issues? This single conversation re-captivated my curiosity and thirst for knowledge, something that I’d lost during my years as an undergraduate. When I reflected upon our conversation that I realized where to focus my efforts. Studying the effects of environmental pollutants and its impact on a population will utilize my skills as an analyst and also be beneficial in regards
My laboratory career began shortly after completing my undergraduate degree at the University of Calgary. Through my tenure, I developed efficient and traceable methods to perform daily tasks which improved standard operating procedures. Alongside the …show more content…
As a laboratory analyst, I took it upon myself to monitor common instrument issues and eventually developed procedures to reduce the frequency of these recurring issues. Epidemiology can be seen as preventative maintenance for human beings. An epidemiologist monitors the health of a population and attempts to pinpoint recurring health issues to a common source. Also, as a health crisis develops, an epidemiologist will need to identify and diagnose symptoms before suggesting proper countermeasures, protecting the rest of the population. Similarly, when instruments inevitably broke down, identifying the cause and pinpointing the issue is crucial to ensuring that the repair is manageable. If left unchecked, these simple issues can compound and would cost thousands of dollars to repair. With proper education, training and, experience, I am eager to translate my existing knowledge and diagnostic experience into identifying health related patterns within a population. Subsequently, using this information to develop policies to improve one 's overall quality of life or to prevent the spread of disease within a …show more content…
With that being said, I did not want to apply to a general program for the sake of doing so, but rather, select an institution that reflects my personal interests. It was not until a trip to South Korea that I had discovered what I had a passionate towards and decided that McGill would be the ideal school for me to pursue my master 's degree. My host during this trip mentioned that her line of work revolves around raising awareness around the adverse health risks of smog within the city of Seoul. Fortunate enough being born and raised in Canada, air quality was never a major concern. I felt far removed from this growing global issue as it has never impacted me directly. Promptly, I thought to myself - How were the days like when there are high levels of airborne particulates? How long do airborne particulates linger in the area and what acute effects do they have on human beings? Can prolonged exposure to above average air quality levels lead to more serious and chronic health issues? This single conversation re-captivated my curiosity and thirst for knowledge, something that I’d lost during my years as an undergraduate. When I reflected upon our conversation that I realized where to focus my efforts. Studying the effects of environmental pollutants and its impact on a population will utilize my skills as an analyst and also be beneficial in regards