Medical school

Multiple factors played a role in my decision to become a physician. My passion for science initiated my interest in medicine. An inherent need to be challenged and my ability to excel academically provided the confidence necessary to pursue medical school. My natural ability to lead contributed to the idea that I could succeed at becoming an exceptional physician. Most importantly, my desire to make a difference by serving others provides me with the ambition to pursue a career in medicine.…

challenge of gathering information, assessing the problem, focusing my attention and solving the puzzle; the combination which I later figured out, fits into radiology at the highest. Participating in an elective rotation during the third year of medical school enhanced my interest in radiology. I had the opportunity to visit the department and to attend the clinical and didactic lectures; an experience which was continued even after the elective course due to my newly developed interest.…

to get into medical school have, to this point, escaped me. Until now I was only aware I needed to take Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) along with some volunteer work to go to medical school. This paper will provide a better understanding of what it is like to work in a health related field along with supply information for the admissions process and requirements for attending a medical school in the future. In order to better understand what it is like to work in the medical field I…

doctors, surgeons require more schooling and need better preparations. Surgeons require a significant amount of formal education. Becoming a surgeon is a long and very tiring process. Usually it requires four years of undergraduate school, for years o medical school, and three to ten years of residency and fellowship. Surgeons must have a doctorate degree, post-doctoral training, licensure, and board-certification.…

disorders, such as sickle-cell anemia and hemophilia. I choose this career because my father has a chronic illness and I have always been involved in his treatments and appointments. This environment lead me to consider a possibility of a career in the medical field. I believe this is a perfect career choice because I love working with kids and I wanted a career in which I would be able to maximize my opportunities to help the less fortunate. I enjoy the opportunity of creating relationships…

opportunity to listen to patients’ stories and concerns. I learned that medicine is not merely about applying medical knowledge to treat others, but also about the quality of interaction that physicians forge with their patients. Furthermore, this experience helped me explore the daily lives of physicians and the challenges they face. Overall, shadowing equipped me with a better understanding of the medical field and confirmed my passion for pursuing medicine.…

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…

Thinking back on my life, I have no regrets for the actions I took and the paths I followed. Starting from college and progressing through medical residency, despite the obstacles life threw my way, I made it through. I now watch the sunset each night through my glass house. When I step out, I can smell fresh waters mixed with flowers and a hint of happiness. Sitting by the still waters mirroring my every move and also my internal movement. I can finally say I am more at peace with myself than I…

The classroom was noisy, students were passing notes, and talking loudly until I emptied my brown lunch bag of multi colored condoms on the teacher 's desk. Starting in my sophomore year in high school I worked with the Red Cross in a peer HIV/AIDS education program that lasted for three years. I visited classrooms and businesses to talk about HIV prevention and dispel many of the myths associated with the disease. I taught hundreds of my peers and presented at many local businesses. I…

Five years' time: (2021) In five years’ time, I predict that I will be in my third year of university. I see myself enrolled in a Medical or Health Sciences program to obtain a bachelor degree which I learned is necessary for Medical School based on my research for the Exploring Educational Resources Assignment. To make this plan come to life, I am currently taking the course requirements for this program in my top three universities, namely: The University of Western Ontario, Waterloo…