My goal is to become a primary doctor working with underserved communities, especially the Latino community. My work and volunteer experience and my professional goal are committed to provide service to the community with cultural competence, diversity and service orientation. CMSRU humanistic education in the art and science of medicine will complement these life experiences, characteristics, as well as my professional and personal interests and goals. As a medical student at CMSRU I will be able to receive an excellent education in patient care, will feel included in the CMSRU community, will share and strengthen my professionalism, collaborative and and civic responsibility skills. The mission and core values of CMSRU match my interests,
Having the opportunity to work with underserved populations has sparked my interest in an area of medicine I previously did not know about. As a volunteer, I served as a patient advocate. As part of my responsibilities, I sat with the patients before, during, and after their visit to make sure their needs were met. Not all of these conversations were intense and deep-rooted, but to see the overall impact I was able to have on the patients as a volunteer was what caused me to be enamored with medicine. In addition, being a patient advocate was a great way to provide help to those that needed it the most.
Growing up in a culturally diverse city in Nashville, I have gained cultural competency from my interactions with people from a plethora of ethnic backgrounds. Lastly, I am a highly ambitious person who always looks to broaden his horizons. Thus, I’m returning to school for the upcoming fall semester to take upper-division biology courses. I plan to take anatomy and physiology I and II, physiology, and research if the opportunity is available. These classes will better prepare me for medical school by helping me establish a solid foundation in the anatomical sciences.
I believe I should be accepted into to the University of North Dakota School Of Medicine because of my commitment to practicing primary rural care in the Midwest, my experience working with the underserved populations of my community, and my desire to advance medicine through research. Growing up in a small rural community, I was fortunate to have the same primary care physician. However, recently our town has experienced difficulty in hiring and retaining physicians. My enjoyment of my rural community inspires me to someday become a physician in this type of community. My commitment to serving the underserved population of my community is demonstrated through volunteering for 5 years at a clinic for the uninsured.
I joined because I wanted to understand the community that I would be taking part in for the entirety of my undergraduate degree. The community itself was within Central Valley, California, which was also known to be largely medically underserved and economically disadvantaged. I was able to witness this firsthand, as a college student focused on pursuing medicine, the impact of healthcare disparities, and social determinants of health. These experiences have instilled in me a commitment to serving and empowering marginalized communities. By actively engaging with other campus-based organizations and promoting health education initiatives, I aspire to contribute to RFU’s community outreach efforts and foster positive change in the communities
From the very onset of my undergraduate career, I knew two things: I wanted to be a physician and I wanted to return home to work in my community. Growing up in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, I was brought up in a rural, medically under-served area. Lack of facilities, short handed manpower, and patient ignorance of medical information all contribute to a rather rocky health care system within the community. Once I arrived to Xavier, I quickly joined a research lab, and have gained over 1000 hours of lab work. Additionally, through my research experiences, I gained immense amounts of both scientific and medical knowledge.
I would like to express my utmost gratitude for scholarship support at the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. The funds allotted will greatly help me toward achieving my goal of becoming a physician. I am very involved in the TTUHSC SOM community along with my coursework. As a member of the student government, I am one of two Educational Policy Committee Representatives for my class. I help bring pertinent information about educational policy changes to our class and participate in post-course reviews to improve courses for future classes.
Each job has provided me with a new perspective in on the field of healthcare. Overall, I have witnessed over 24 surgeries and have seen what it is like behind the scenes to work in a hospital. In addition, my interest motivated me to seek a unique opportunity outside of the Tri-Health program. Anatomy and AP Biology students at my high school were invited to apply to participate in a leg cadaver lab at a local orthopedic surgery center.
Students are expected to collaborate with other healthcare team members to deliver evidence-based, patient centered care. As part of their professional development, students will have to provide
It is difficult to describe my entire experience with osteopathic medicine, as it has played a large part in who I am. Throughout my life, I have lived and participated in the osteopathic community. From physician father to physician friends or from my own personal family doctor, I have been exposed to the osteopathic physician. I have spent time in an osteopathic clinic. I have worked with the disabled.
To me, podiatry is one of the most exciting fields in medicine. Although I have long held a desire for health sciences, before attending an appointment with a podiatrist I was unaware that such an exciting profession even existed. But after closing the doctor’s door, I opened a new door for myself. I have decided to apply for the podiatry course because of my fascination with the way the human body functions. A career in medicine would also allow me to have a direct impact on people’s lives.
As the child of Brazilian immigrant parents, I grew up with a deep appreciation for the value of hard work, determination, and the importance of community. These values have been the foundation of my upbringing and have motivated me to pursue a career where I can make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. As I reflect on my journey, I realize that my passion for healthcare and helping others stems from my experiences growing up in a family that struggled to access quality healthcare. These experiences have inspired me to pursue a career as a physician assistant, where I can provide compassionate care to underserved communities and work towards reducing healthcare disparities. I am excited to apply to PA school and take the next step towards
Unit Description The unit for this assignment is The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University’s Office of Diversity Affairs. The Brody School of Medicine (BSOM) offers a four-year medical education for students interested in obtaining a terminal medical degree. Each year, the BSOM admits 80 North Carolina residents into the medical degree program, with the hopes of producing physicians who can serve the people of North Carolina.
From the intimate classroom sizes to the state-of-the-art anatomy lab, I couldn’t imagine a more well balanced learning environment. Having personalized attention from my professors wasn’t something I was able to take advantage of in my undergrad, and I believe that this method of teaching would be very beneficial to my overall education. The close relationship that UWS has with other schools in the area was also something that drew me to this particular program because I feel that forging relationships with other future healthcare professionals is hugely beneficial when considering the possibility of opening one’s own practice. I am confident that the Doctor of Chiropractic program at UWS and my passion for wanting to help those who are seeking relief from spinal pain so they can get back to work providing for their families will make me a great addition to the
My first comprehensive exposure to the health care field was six years ago as a senior, during which time I participated in hospital-based schooling. This program allowed me to observe a multitude of different medical disciplines, with rotations in surgery, orthopedics, nutrition, dermatology, gastroenterology, neurology, administrative services, and many more. Three out of the five school days were dedicated solely to shadowing, and the other two were spent in the classroom learning various medical-centric studies. Once in college, I continued to shadow physicians whenever my class scheduled permitted. I participated in the 4-U Mentorship program, which paired me with a fourth-year medical student who was preparing to do his residency in general
