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When I think of my reasons for wanting to become a physician, I am reminded of a quote I came across by Hippocrates, who states, "Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity." This particular statement speaks to me due to the values that motivated my career in medicine. I chose this profession because of my desire to both heal and support others.” Moreover, I appreciate the intellectual stimulation that accompanies evidence-based medicine. Every patient interaction is an opportunity to learn more about the human body and, by extension, the mysteries of life.
In being curious about the human body, I became quite intrigued with how the field of medicine is used in treating children. While I do not yet have children of my own, the importance of a child to any parent, regardless of culture, is apparent. Any parent wishes for the health of their child. Unfortunately, this wish is not always granted. Thus, the capacity for pediatrics to alleviate a child’s illness draws me to it. Pediatrics is a challenging specialty, intellectually and emotionally with unique challenges” …show more content…

After earning my medical degree in China, I took a break from further training, but not from my aspirations in practicing medicine. I worked in India as a duty medical officer, In doing so I was able to help those in need and also save money at the same time to put towards my united states medical licensing examinations.During this period, I volunteered and participated in health camps organized by the International Satsang Organization, in various remote rural areas of India. “Volunteering in these endeavors has been an incredibly rewarding pursuit. In addition to the patient relationships I have built, I am deeply satisfied by the clinical outcomes realized. In particular, I am proud to have been an agent of India’s Pulse Polio immunization program, which has effectively eliminated polio

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