Becoming A Doctor: Personal Statement

The satisfaction obtained from improving an individual’s health is what inspires me to become a doctor. The interactive nature of medicine combined with the application of science is what strengthens my decision.

From what I have seen during my 4-weeks voluntary work at the Specialty Hospital in Amman, Jordan, Medicine is a tough career. I was then only 16 at the time, and the doctors wondered why I was taking that voluntary job.

That was an opportunity to observe and speak to doctors regarding a medical career. Whilst fleeting, my visits to the hospital departments highlighted the variety and diversity of the fascinating specialties medicine encompasses. Dr. Masharawy, a Cardiologist entrusted me to translate some of the medical reports

The challenging conditions demanded teamwork and trust to perform effectively as a group. I was able to gain first aid qualifications... This experience was priceless, not only in terms of my future medical career but also in terms of developing leadership and creative thinking skills. We learned how to handle an emergency case; we were taught how to work together as a team. Consequently, my planned journey towards medical school will remain alive.

All my experience has made me more determined to accomplish my ambition to be a doctor. Other activities I enjoy include astronomy - I was the leader of our team. We participated in Qatar National Astronomy Olympiad. My project was helpful in winning the Olympiad.

My love of science and aspiration for a medical career is reflected in my AS-Level choices where good time management, self-motivated studying skills and ability to cope with stress and pressure are essential. Biology and chemistry have helped me further my interest and develop my analytical skills; Mathematics helped my problem-solving skills and working logically, while physics underpinned my scientific analysis and crucial

In addition to the unceasing encouragement of my academic advisor, and my friends, I started looking at the requirements of the universities and what qualities do a doctor has to have and the results were promising.

Looking back, I believe the personal qualities I have developed through my career may help me become a good doctor. During my free time, I enjoy reading and sports including basketball and cricket, for which I was captain of the school team, improving my leadership skills.

I know that medicine will be in no way, shape or form that impressive source of pain-free income it is frequently seen to be. I recognize that the working hours are long and it is possibly introverted and that the career can be physically debilitating and sincerely depleting. It is clear that getting to be a surgeon includes inalienable sacrifice. However, for me, becoming a cardiothoracic surgeon is moreover a profoundly satisfying and captivating career