Medical Doctor Personal Statement

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Not many childhood dreams persist from childhood to adulthood but my wish to be a medical doctor has remained unwavering. The only thing that changed over the years as my understanding of medicine broadened is what kind of doctor I would like to be. I did whatever I thought would bring me closer to that reality. Years later, I got accepted to study medicine at the prestigious Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
I was grateful for this opportunity and as with everything I do in life, I gave it my best effort. From the pre-clinical years of understanding how the human body functioned to the clinical years of actually seeing how that fund of knowledge transformed a sick person’s life, I gained a deep respect for this profession and resolved
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During that time I engaged in rural field visits to monitor national programs, setting up community-based organizations that fostered community ownership of health programs, immunization enlightenment campaigns and data collection which broadened my understanding of cultural and economic factors that impact health. My interest for research was piqued as I became familiar with the intricacies of running national health programs based on available data. My passion for reaching as much people as possible made me to invest over seven hundred hours in various free medical volunteer …show more content…
I have always wondered how to choose between Internal Medicine and Pediatrics but thanks to programs like yours, I do not have to. I desire a residency program that provides a rich learning environment, commits to top-notch patient care and promotes diversity, teamwork, self-realization and professional growth in even in areas such as research. I hope to complete my residency training in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and subsequently focus on primary and preventive medicine and pediatrics. Armed also with the Masters in Public Health I am currently pursuing I look forward to serving the underserved and impacting humanity greatly.
It has been quite a journey of self-discovery to come to terms to what kind of doctor I would like to be – knowledgeable, skilled, compassionate, patient, detailed, versatile and hospitable Internist and Pediatrician who cares for the whole being. I have no doubt that I have a lot to bring to the table and a good fit for your

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