College Admissions Essay: Vitruvian Man By Leonardo Da Vinci

“It’s not art, it’s not science – it’s the same thing,” said my college art professor as we discussed the ‘Vitruvian Man’ by Leonardo da Vinci. This famous symbol, an image of a man encompassed by three geometric figures consisting of a square, circle, and triangle, portrays science, humanitarianism, and artistry. All of these are essential qualities of a successful physician. As an art major, I was constantly reminded of that immortal drawing throughout my medical school experience. To me, it symbolizes how art and medicine are intertwined. Medicine, just like art, requires thorough study, endless practice, attention for detail, and discipline.

During my third year Internal Medicine clerkship, I discovered that my strength lies in my creative

I learned this early on as a teenager by volunteering in various departments of a hospital located in Brooklyn, NY, which showed me both the psychosocial impact of illness and the shortcomings of such healthcare institutions. After spending my teens being involved in medicine, I pursued a Pre-Medicine track during my undergraduate years at Hunter College located in Manhattan, New York. It was there that I first realized the allure of Internal Medicine because in this field one gets to “see it all,” whether acute or chronic. During my basic sciences at American University of Antigua located in Antigua, WI, my interests became even more were diversified and my attraction to community-oriented medicine continued as I participated in health fairs where I counseled about environmental factors that affect disease prevalence. Going abroad to Medical School was a tremendous experience in adapting to environments, tackling new challenges, and interacting with people from different backgrounds. Indeed, my fascination with Internal Medicine stems from the intricate thought process involved in treating patients with multiple co-morbidities as well as the compassion needed to care for