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Reflective Essay: Loyola Stritch School Of Medicine

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As a previously described, I grew up in Tijuana, Mexico for the first 18 years of my life and I have lived in Southern California for the past 8 years. During my time in Mexico, I saw and met many people who lacked the adequate access to health care and other essentials such as clean water, food, and electricity. Here in the United States, I have also met many people who lack access to health because of different health disparities, and my mother actually experienced this the first 2 years she lived in this country. These experiences have made me appreciate even more the opportunities, possibilities, and tools I have, as well as to reinforce my goal of assisting disadvantaged communities. I think that my goals, interpersonal and intrapersonal competencies, as well as experiences, will contribute to Loyola’s mission to educate medical professionals who will provide comprehensive patient care and will uphold social justice. As a catholic person, I am aware of others’ needs and feelings, and I respect others’ points of view. I have the sensitivity to understand others’ needs and the responsibility and desire to help alleviate others’ distress. I think that my ethical responsibility, capacity of adaptability and improvement, resilience, and reliability will be a valuable addition to Loyola Stritch School of Medicine mission and diversity.

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