Personal Essay: Pursuing A Career In Medicine

Over the past two weeks, I visited four different presenters who hold careers that I have a deep interest in. I have come to realize that I know what I want. I have evaluated myself and asked, “Is this what I want to do with my life?” I think that this is such an important question because I need to know where I am going with my life. Even though it is freshman year in college and everything is still relatively new, I must set up a goal and pathway for myself. I have an eager passion to pursue a career in medicine. As far as I can remember, I have always wanted to be a doctor. It satisfies me to see that I could potentially impact someone’s life for the better good. I have shadowed multiple doctors and surgeons, and the one thing that they say is rewarding about their job is knowing that they have helped their patients and made their lives …show more content…
My top choice would be the Doctor of Allopathic Medicine (MD) which would require me to go to medical school. My second choice is very much like my first choice; Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (Do), the only difference is that they put an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. My third choice would Physician’s Assistant. This requires less training and schooling. Although PA’s does not have the major authority over patients, they can see, treat, and diagnose patients under the supervision of an MD. I have taken this career in to consideration because of the intense schooling that is required for medical school and there is less responsibility. One thing that I have considered about PA’s is the flexibility in their schedules because most doctors are always on call. My major would help me have a better understanding of what I would learn in Medical school or PA school. Majoring in a degree the involves the sciences makes it easier to understand when studying to become a