Free College Admissions Essays: My Love Of Medicine

Marta’s IUD was embedded in her uterine wall. Her eyes screamed in panic as we approached. She waved her small hands in front of her. “No! No, no. Por favor, no!” The doctor sighed and looked out at the line of patients that had gathered at the mobile clinic on the outskirts of Lima, Peru. It had been a long day. Willing patients were waiting and his attention to Marta was faltering. I had to do something. Unable to share her language, I took her hand instead and nodded. “I will be here with you the entire time,” I pressed, hoping she would understand. She fell silent, but her hand squeezed back. “Together,” I said. Marta nodded. My love of medicine was born from a fascination with science; a growing curiosity about the human body and brain.I learned to appreciate the intricate pathways of veins, muscle groups, and organ systems I studied in anatomy class, and how every part works together to keep us …show more content…
I have found that the ability to foster mutual respect and collaboration, while remaining empathetic is one of the most valuable tools a physician has. Great healthcare comes from not only treating a patients symptoms but through looking at them as a whole, treating both body and spirit. Through understanding your patient, a doctor can treat them most effectively.My many experiences working in medicine have allowed me to hone this skill, and it is my hope that one day I can be privileged enough to be apart of this special relationship between doctor and patient, helping create an environment where my patients feel listened to, understood, and