If you are not a full-time student during this application cycle, in particular at any time between September 2015 and May 2016, please detail your current and planned activities below.
During the 2015-2016 application cycle, I will be working as a regional director for Sigma Phi Epsilon. This role entails improving the development of collegiate men by providing consultation and educational information to circumvent issues such as sexual assault, hazing, and alcohol abuse at university campuses in California and Nevada. Conversely I am responsible for implementing developmental programs that keep university students accountable for developing mentally and physically outside of the formal scholastic curriculum for all four years of
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Through this opportunity I will gain invaluable experience within the medical field and gain knowledge about a field of medicine that I have not previously been exposed to.
During the time between September 2015 and May 2016 I will be exposing myself to the different environments on collegiate campuses in California and Nevada. These experiences will teach me how to communicate more effectively with my peers, promote mental and physical wellness, and influence ethical decision-making among undergraduate, collegiate men.
3. In the practice of medicine, we have the amazing privilege to not only help our patients, but also to learn from them in very unexpected ways. Read the following 2 essays, written recently by students at the University Of Florida College Of Medicine. In the first, a student had a major impact on a young patient on the pediatric surgery service. In the second, the student describes her care for a noncompliant patient. Both made a difference in their patients and both changed and grew through the experience. Pick one, and describe the skills of the author that you notice and think are helpful, then describe how one or both of these stories relate to the kind of physician that you want to be.
Integrity itself is a term that can describe a person who is undivided in their moral principles. A person with integrity thinks, feels, and acts the same in all external circumstances. As a
The medical field is a career path that brings about many options and opportunities of great value. The noble idea of being a doctor tends to cloud the diligent studying and precise training that is actually required for this career. I have wanted to become a doctor since a very young age, and now that the opportunity is here for the taking, I have fully researched what it takes to succeed in this profession and various specialties of the practice. The road to a medical degree is one filled with thousands of notes, years of schooling, and many stressful nights, but the reward is one incomparable to any other. Saving people’s lives on a day-to-day basis has been one of my dreams for as long as I can remember, so the rigorous curriculum
Currently, I am the Associate Athletic Director for Special Projects at George Mason University. In this role, I serve as member of the executive staff proving administrative leadership and assisting in the day-to-day operations of 22 Division I sports programs. My primary responsibilities include assisting the Athletic Director with competitive planning and strategies
My passion for medicine is something deeper than a mere interest in learning the extraordinary functions of the human body. I am completely fascinated to learn gross anatomy, histology, pathology, and the complete medical school curriculum. However, I am more captivated by how the knowledge I will gain in medical school will allow me to perform the lifesaving procedures that physicians are able execute. Although, medicine is not always ideally as I have written, I believe that as a physician I would use my knowledge and my experiences to provide the best holistic care to my patients. My culture, my experiences, and my education will bring a different perspective to the medical field. I aspire to have the ability and knowledge to save a child that might not live, to save a woman that suffers a heart stroke, and to even provide the necessary treatment for a child with a mere cold. Additionally, participating in the Loma Linda Gateway to the Health
Integrity is the honesty and truthfulness or accuracy of one’s actions. Integrity regards internal consistency as a virtue. One may judge that others “have integrity” to the extent that they act according to the values, beliefs and principles they clam to hold. As Williams explains, the principal of utility undermines personal
Integrity can be defined as "an uncompromising adherence to a code of moral, artistic or other values, utter sincerity, honesty and candor, avoidance of deception, expediency, artificiality or shallowness of any kind" (Webster's 3rd New International Dictionary 1174). In simpler words this means to maintain high standards and follow the rules, even when no one is watching. Integrity is very important in our everyday life if we wish to be good people. The sad thing is that if you ask some people what integrity means to them they will probably tell you that it doesn't mean much and some may not even know what integrity is. Certain people feel that in order to get ahead in life they need to break certain rules. It is
Integrity is having a standard of morals and ethics, and living by them. It is a willingness and ability to do the right thing even when it is hard. The story To Kill a Mockingbird is filled with integrity. For example, many of the people in Maycomb share a prejudiced sense of integrity when it comes to its racist views. However, it is Atticus Finch’s integrity throughout the novel that really embodies the idea of moral and ethical principles. He puts into action every moral idea that he supports. Atticus is a role model to not only his children, but to the whole town of Maycomb, and his integrity is a great part of what makes him such a good example. Integrity
Graduating from high school last May, I looked for a college experience in which I would be accepted, irrespective of athletic talent or popularity. I chose a place where I’d be accepted for simply being Chad, an intellectually driven black boy from Athens, GA.
My goal is to get advanced geriatric training and intensive clinical experience through fellowship program and advance towards my mission of improving the quality of elderly care. I am confident that with generous support, excellent academic and clinical exposure will help me become one of the finest physicians for my patients.
A person of integrity does exactly what he says and says exactly what he means. There is no conflict between his thoughts and actions. His actions are consistent with the values he professes. According to Dr. William Manninger, A building without integrity may receive structural damage, or even collapse, in a storm. Similarly, people without integrity are blown about by the winds of misfortune and destroyed by catastrophes, for they lack the firmness, solidity, and strength of character to weather any storm. This means that integrity is one of the six essential qualities that are the key to success.
However, unlike others around me, this dream was not lost when I realised reality paved a much tougher road- instead, it grew to become a fierce ambition. An ambition which can be hopefully developed whilst taking part on this wonderful scheme. I have chosen this fantastic opportunity as I believe it will give me an eye-opening insight into the world of medicine and allow me to develop any preliminary perceptions of the life of medics. I am very enthusiastic and passionate about Medicine and the course has always been of interest to me. I believe that a career in Medicine, for me, is the best way forward.
Three years ago, I started my new journey of higher education in the U.S. with little clue about the American university environment. From an international student who found everything novel and unfamiliar to a Titan who aims for higher success, I am very proud of myself today. In addition to gaining knowledge and confidence, I contribute significantly to the academic community at California State University Fullerton (CSUF).
Integrity is how somebody lives their life. In this life we live, we face choices every day that only we can answer. We dictate how we run our own lives, and they way we run them defines us. Integrity is doing the right thing versus the wrong thing. People, if nothing else, can always have their pride, their integrity. It is something that means a lot to some people and then nothing to others. The ones who value their integrity highly are the good people in this world, and the opposite is true for those who do not value their integrity.
A steadfast desire to positively impact people's lives while remaining constantly challenged and intellectually engaged propelled my desire to pursue a career in medicine. Those very aspirations, in conjunction with insights gained through my diverse, hands-on experiences during medical school, drove me to pursue a professional career in surgery. The patients I had the pleasure of treating have provided me with great insights into medical problems I will treat, and the doctors whom I have collaborated and worked with modeled what type of physician I aspire to become.
In 2016, department leaders will be challenged with our nation’s changing demographics, a dramatic change from the beginning of the twenty first century. The average college student was a recent high school graduate, white, middle class, male or female, satisfactory grades and understanding, and straight (the stereo typical all American). College enrollment was steady; students were graduating and entering college on a consistent level.
I have taken stock of myself, considering my skills, experiences, and goals. I have looked to family and friends, some of whom are doctors, for advice. Because of this self-examination, I have decided to pursue a career in health care. The process has been difficult at times but always illuminating. Throughout it all, I have never lost confidence - the confidence that I will actively absorb all available medical knowledge, forge friendships with fellow students, and emerge from my training as a skilful and caring physician.