Medical education

On November 28, 2015, I conducted an interview with Dr. Kellen Sherlock, a primary care physician at the Washington County Hospital. Dr. Sherlock began his medical career this past August; he attended Kansas State University where he majored in biology and then continued his education at Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Sherlock was born and raised in Washington County; his father was a veterinarian, so he grew up quite familiar with some aspects of medicine. His favorite school subject was…

my lifetime goals, I have to discuss my past experiences in order for the Admission Committee to have insight into my journey to achieve academic excellence with the ultimate goal of becoming a part of the medical community. As far as I can remember, I always wanted to be part of the medical community; I believe that this quest started from my mother’s womb. The reason for this statement is because my mother experienced two great losses during her pregnancy with me; the loss of her sister who…

life. I am from a small village in Sindh Pakistan. I completed my preliminary schooling at a government school in my village then my parents sent me to city for higher education. It was a drastic change in my life and I faced many difficulties. I was living away from my home, parents and siblings in Larkana city for my education. I faced financial and emotional hardships throughout my teenage years. Something that was most comforting in the midst of all the adversities I was facing was my dream…

I am currently pursuing a career in medicine; therefore, I have to get into and graduate medical school. To be considered for medical school I have to take the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). This test comprises of different subjects covered in classes pre-med students take throughout college. Recently, there has be an additions made to the MCAT. A section on sociology has been added. Medical schools understand that in order to produce successful doctors, students must have a background…

rewarding and emotionally gratifying, a person must be willing to spend twelve years of their life attending medical school, becoming an intern and looking for a job practicing anesthesia. In order to attend a medical school, the student must complete a four year bachelor’s degree prior to submitting an application. Most pre med students tend to major in a science since medical school is focused on science. ”Majoring in the biological sciences is desirable because not only is it…

to pursue a career in medicine. The medical education and training I received at the University of Al-Mustansiriya between 2003 and 2009 can only be described as difficult. In this wartime, we provided services with scant medical supplies and limited access to advanced medical technology. These hardships allowed me to…

Science Majoring in Biology and I will continue my education by receiving a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. I chose to major in Biology because I would benefit from the information to pursue my masters and it would help me get into the medical program. My total economic cost and benefit is $2,270,011.58. The first trade off I made was becoming a doctor or a physician assistant. Since I will be the one paying for my education I decided to become a physician assistant. I…

Career Pathways Medical Field In the medical field, there is a vast amount of opportunities available for anyone who is willing to take the time to learn and train for the job that could become an ideal career. Working in the medical field can be honestly rewarding and give an opportunity to make a difference in the life of an individual. I have researched three different opportunities in the HIM (Health Information Management) field that are possible landing spots for the career in Medical…

can continue to improve and be professional. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists is the official website of the organization that specializes in radiation therapy and the education of radiology. The website provides a large variety of options that can be useful for students continuing their education or anyone looking for job opportunities related to the field of radiology. The website includes a mission statement, their core values and commitment statements. It's a reliable…

Every year thousands of prospective medical students spend hundreds of thousands of dollars paying for tuition, only to find out that a medical profession does not suit them. Many people aspire to become doctors, whether it be to help others or for the high salary. Yet, they often do not know the difficulties faced by doctors as they study in college, become admitted to medical school, complete their residency, and find the work setting that best suits them. The purpose of this research project…