Internal medicine

If you've stumbled upon this article, then you likely have set off to learn more about Physician Disability insurance for medical residents. Undoubtedly, you have either been approached by an agent, advised by a superior or spoken with peers about this type of coverage. Likely you already know that the best time to purchase a policy is when you are young and healthy - but what is the true benefit for residents and fellows in purchasing Disability insurance during fellowship or residency? The…

addressing health and medicine. This “change” occurred when I finally realized the complexity of my identity and observed the health inequality of a specific group of people. My goal is to become an internist and pursue a career in academic medicine to address the health disparities of an underserved population, the minority Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, and Queer (LGBTIQ) community. My overall objective is to change the way people perceive medicine and academic medicine. I have…

expected, and lastly, the interview process. Once a student has gone through all six steps, then the student is transitioning into a doctor of veterinary medicine. To become a licensed veterinarian, a student must major in either a science or mathematics degree. As a personal reference, I am considering majoring in microbiology/pre-veterinary medicine. Microbiology is the scientific study of microorganisms. Examples of microbiology are bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Students will take about…

In spring 2016, I went on a mission 's trip with Oral Roberts University to Mercy Multiplied Ministries in Sacramento, California. This ministry is a live-in home with a program for women who have been through difficult situations. Women were there for addictions, abuse, drugs, eating disorders, and so on. All these women had different backgrounds and different stories. Many people could judge them and say that they got themselves into their situations. Many of these women have a completely…

Throughout the progression of history, the influence of medicine has enabled people to create groundbreaking inventions, which have saved millions of lives. Without the technological advancements of medicine, the medical world would be completely different. This advancement has allowed the population to thrive in knowledge and also has been able to maintain the stability of human life under stressful, life threatening conditions. Since the beginning of time, the human population has attempted to…

hospital and understanding how medicine made a difference to the lives of people you loved and cared for. It also was a seed for inspiration to become a doctor. My parents taught me to recognize the value of an education and the difference it makes in the lives of people. I secured a merit scholarship for my medical education as I scored well in the MCAT equivalent in…

another protocol. I take internal medicine and its subspecialties as fields with immense clinical challenges and scope for…

a doctor fifteen years ago. He listed several factors that impeded him from seeking treatment. He said he worked often; the clinic was too far, and he underestimated the severity of his condition. This patient interaction occurred during my internal medicine clerkship at Reading Hospital. A hospital in one of the poorest cities in the country. As expected, during my rotation, I encountered similar patients to Mr. X. People with severe, debilitating…

I grew up in a small community and a humble background. After receiving my common entrance test results, I had a choice between studying medicine or engineering. My best friend suggested me to study engineering, for all the right reasons. But, I chose medicine as I thought it would be a great opportunity to serve people and also a privilege to study medicine. It was a big decision that I took without any influence of family or friends. I believe that part of growing up is to make a choice…

I belong to a family where being a physician has become a tradition. Not long ago, none of my forefathers were educated. It all changed when my grandfather had a problem with his knees. The best doctors in the country advised a biopsy and a sample was taken and sent to the U.K. My family was shocked when the results reported a malignant growth and doctors advised an above knee amputation. How could a young, healthy and athletic man like my grandfather have such a deadly disease? A hero appeared,…