Lao Tzu 's quote resonate like sticks on a drum, “The Journey of a Thousand miles begins with a single step". Yet the destination of that journey can only be achieved, by the hand of God, determination and perseverance. What was he speaking about and how is this applicable to this statement or even the mere fact of that I am in pursuit of becoming not just a doctor, but a well- rounded physician defines Lao Tzu’s statement. This journey to be an exemplary physician, one of integrity, community and intellect begins with a tenacious step.
Growing up my father always told me that I was going to become a doctor. What did he see in me why he would have even presumed such an exemplary profession? I thought to myself, I could not become a doctor, I was not made for it. Fear began to grip my mind. The undying passion in my father, however, as I grew older began to dispel the fear of taking on such a great and noteworthy task. Through his eyes, I was a caring little girl who was always trying to take care of everything and everyone else. Therefore, as the years went by, I bought into the notion of …show more content…
My desire to be an exemplary physician was not simply derived from my father’s constant drive to become that physician, but simple from the realization that the world needs people to be movers and shakers not just in business or other worlds of finance, but also in the medical field whether in research or on the field. Our vastly populated world is increasing not only in resources but also a shortage of excellent doctors, doctor of compassion and community. However, the question is will the shortage of doctors, effective by 2020, be the determining factor of an acceptance into medical school or will it be the undying desire to drastically revolutionize the world of medicine one student at a
Growing up my father always told me that I was going to become a doctor. What did he see in me why he would have even presumed such an exemplary profession? I thought to myself, I could not become a doctor, I was not made for it. Fear began to grip my mind. The undying passion in my father, however, as I grew older began to dispel the fear of taking on such a great and noteworthy task. Through his eyes, I was a caring little girl who was always trying to take care of everything and everyone else. Therefore, as the years went by, I bought into the notion of …show more content…
My desire to be an exemplary physician was not simply derived from my father’s constant drive to become that physician, but simple from the realization that the world needs people to be movers and shakers not just in business or other worlds of finance, but also in the medical field whether in research or on the field. Our vastly populated world is increasing not only in resources but also a shortage of excellent doctors, doctor of compassion and community. However, the question is will the shortage of doctors, effective by 2020, be the determining factor of an acceptance into medical school or will it be the undying desire to drastically revolutionize the world of medicine one student at a