In the summer of 2003, excitement was in the air. It was our first school trip across our state. After a year of ups and downs filled with rewards and regrets, it was time to give something back to the community. As the school bell rang to mark the last day of 9th grade, we rushed home, retrieved our bags, and headed out for the trip. After arriving at dawn, we divided into groups and set about exploring the villages on foot. We held signs, persuaded people to accept handouts, and attempted to spread awareness about malaria and the urgent need for basic hygiene and sanitation to prevent its spread. Having the opportunity to talk to people from different backgrounds and educate them to overcome basic hurdles in life was a moving experience.
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I believe that providing freedom from sickness is by far the greatest service that one can offer to improve a human life. The years that I spent in medical school fostered profound intellectual, emotional, and personal growth in me. My experiences in different rotations have helped me realize that I wanted to be a Family medicine physician.Firstly the opportunity to care of patients from the prenatal age to the geriatrics age of life is a gratifying experience in total. Secondly Family medicine gives me the chance to serve the under-served rural and low-income urban population many of whom cannot afford specialized medical care services. Thirdly being a Family physician I would not only be able to diagnose and treat the patients but also play a part in providing preventive care and have a chance in shaping the health care policy reforms which is the dire need of the 21st century to avoid many preventable illness . And lastly being a family physician would enable me to develop a long lasting relationship with my patients and I believe that this is the most important aspect of patient care …show more content…
My experiences working at different hospitals have helped me to effectively understand and appreciate the multi-disciplinary approach of American health care. I cherished these opportunities to work under physicians and to be part of a team where I interacted with students, residents, nurses, social workers, and other key members who contribute to patient care. Currently, I am working as a researcher at the MD Anderson Cancer Center to contribute to our growing body of cancer research.
From planning vacation with friends to organizing blood donation camps in College; from being that person who picks up his friends from the airport at 3 A.M to being that intern on whom my colleagues can rely upon, from being a patient listener to being the glue guy of the team,I have certain qualities that my parents raised me to be. These strengths have helped me to be where I am today, and I hope that they would take me further in my journey to positively contribute to your
I believe that providing freedom from sickness is by far the greatest service that one can offer to improve a human life. The years that I spent in medical school fostered profound intellectual, emotional, and personal growth in me. My experiences in different rotations have helped me realize that I wanted to be a Family medicine physician.Firstly the opportunity to care of patients from the prenatal age to the geriatrics age of life is a gratifying experience in total. Secondly Family medicine gives me the chance to serve the under-served rural and low-income urban population many of whom cannot afford specialized medical care services. Thirdly being a Family physician I would not only be able to diagnose and treat the patients but also play a part in providing preventive care and have a chance in shaping the health care policy reforms which is the dire need of the 21st century to avoid many preventable illness . And lastly being a family physician would enable me to develop a long lasting relationship with my patients and I believe that this is the most important aspect of patient care …show more content…
My experiences working at different hospitals have helped me to effectively understand and appreciate the multi-disciplinary approach of American health care. I cherished these opportunities to work under physicians and to be part of a team where I interacted with students, residents, nurses, social workers, and other key members who contribute to patient care. Currently, I am working as a researcher at the MD Anderson Cancer Center to contribute to our growing body of cancer research.
From planning vacation with friends to organizing blood donation camps in College; from being that person who picks up his friends from the airport at 3 A.M to being that intern on whom my colleagues can rely upon, from being a patient listener to being the glue guy of the team,I have certain qualities that my parents raised me to be. These strengths have helped me to be where I am today, and I hope that they would take me further in my journey to positively contribute to your