Medical school

Many years ago, I promised myself that I would never pursue medicine. At the time, the only thing I knew about the field was that my parents could never afford to see a doctor—even when they were sick. That’s when my older brother, my greatest role model, started his college career and gave up his passions for what ended up becoming a short-lived attempt at becoming a physician. He had believed that he was making a rational decision, as he was determined to escape the financial struggles of our…

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,…

for a doctor playset. Playing doctor was my favorite game in the world as a child. I have always known that when I grow up, I will be a doctor, specifically a Pediatric Oncologist. I hope to major in Psychology because since I plan on going to medical school, psychology will be an important field of study. I enjoy the study of the mind and behavior. Since I plan on pursuing a profession where I will be interacting with young children, I plan on obtaining as much knowledge as possible on how to…

psychology, and medicine. The New Life Volunteering Society caught my eye among Northwestern’s various clubs. I currently volunteer at Palomar Medical Center/Pomerado Hospital, local medical facilities, through the Pathmaker Internship. I work alongside nurses and physicians. I learned that it takes more than just the ability to diagnose to be successful in the medical field. Having empathy, while also being able to maintain your professionalism is a vital element in order to be successful in…

radiologist is a fully licensed physician who specializes in the field of medical imaging. They photograph and interpret medical images to help diagnose and make treatment decisions regarding a patient’s health problems. Some of their responsibilities include x-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and also ultrasounds. However, to become a radiologist you must undergo…

My experiences, academic background and personality are three key aspects of my life that make the medical field a preference and a particularly suitable field for me. My interest in medicine was first sparked when I volunteered at CentraState Medical Center working with geriatric patients. To further explore this interest, I joined the First Aid Squad in my town. Riding on ambulances and volunteering at the squad provided much-needed insight into the field and taught me valuable skills, such…

40-mile radius, I reorganized and resuscitated the operations of two community health centers and mobilized the residents to utilize the facilities. In less than two months, I was already busy seeing patients, writing treatment protocols for common medical conditions, counseling and teaching classes. Still, I found myself thriving in the midst of this chaos because it elicited imagination, insight into people’s needs and beliefs, patience and a whole lot of compassion. The importance of being a…

point average in a science-based major or participation in relevant clubs. When in dental school, I will be offered science-related subjects such as periodontics, anatomy, and anesthesia. In time, I will gain clinical experience working directly with patients with the supervision of a licensed dentist. Admission into dental school is competitive, but the field offers three general degrees such as Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM), and Doctor of Dental Surgery…

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine is a private medical school located in Yakima, Washington. Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine was founded in 2005 and is a non-profit university. Osteopathic training is used in order to train the future physicians that will treat the communities in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Becoming a part of the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences student body begins…

By working as a scribe I gain more and more experience everyday, either by watching life saving measures be performed on a critical patients or by learning about the medical decision making process and how to diagnosis and treat certain illnesses. Additionally, I have continued to volunteer as a Health Scholar, where I recently began a rotation in the operating room. In this rotation, I will have the opportunity to observe…