Emergency Medicine Personal Statement

My passion for medicine continues to grow with each patient that I’ve had the privilege of caring for through shadowing, volunteering and my job as a CNA. Being my grandma’s translator has inspired me to pursue a career as a physician assistant, and beyond becoming a physician assistant, I aspire to practice in underserved populations so that everyone has an equal opportunity to access the health care they need.

I decided to pursue a career in medicine when I was an adolescent. I scheduled a science-heavy course load in high school. Pursued a degree in Honours Biological Sciences. Shadowed a physician for two months. Graduated with distinction. Applied to medical schools and received my acceptance. My academic and professional career was already planned at the ripe age of fourteen. As the years progressed, my passion and interest in medicine waned. I was left feeling deeply unfulfilled. The career I was pursuing had ceased to be reflective of my interests. I struggled to procure the enthusiasm to apply to medical school, putting it off until I was in my final year of university. Every time I broached

Since submitting my application to your school, I have started working as a medical scribe in the emergency departments of three different hospitals. As a medical scribe, I work closely with providers such as physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners within the Pinnacle Health System located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. I am responsible for documenting the patient’s present illness, physical exam, and review of systems. Depending on the provider, I may also assist in the documenting of the patients re-evaluation before

Before being introduced into the medical field, I had always seen myself as an engineer. Growing up I was fascinated by how everything worked. When something would break down I would be the first with a screw driver in my hand ready to take it apart. Of course being at such a young age, I would often worsen the situation than fix it, but the thrill and excitement from fixing a broken object meant the world to me. I thought becoming an engineer was my lifelong passion.

I have been passionate about working in healthcare since childhood. This passion was solidified by a health program that offered free, life-saving surgeries for deprived patients with critical medical conditions. The joy and smiles that spanned the faces of the patients after they received their surgeries further bolstered my interest in pursuing a career in the medical field. I had the opportunity to work as a medical scribe at the University of Chicago Medical Center's hematology/oncology department after my graduation, and I sincerely appreciate this opportunity for many reasons. Most importantly, it gave me firsthand exposure to various healthcare careers and provided me with a wealth of medical education.

In August of this year, I will be entering my final year at Grand Canyon University and will graduate with my bachelor’s degree in biology with a pre-medical emphasis in April of 2018. Upon graduation, I am planning on attending a medical or physician assistant school to pursue a career as a health care provider. I am not completely sure which route I want to take as I believe that there are benefits and drawbacks to both, however, I have been finding myself to be more drawn to the physician assistant route. At the beginning of my junior year, I spent a small amount of time working with PhysAssist Scribes in two different emergency departments. During this time, I was exposed to physician assistants and began to develop an interest in their line of work.

I am committed to study Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) at university as I believe I possess an array of qualities which are vital to working on the frontline emergency services in the NHS. I would sum up and describe myself as very energetic and enthusiastic individual who has the ability to work independently or as part of a team in order to achieve my personal goals. I have very strong analytical skills and can work in any sort of circumstance despite change as I am very flexible. Through my studying I gained some vital skills which can be interpreted in the role of a paramedic such as working in groups to carry out practical laboratory activities and having the ability to deliver a coherent presentation to a group of people. I am very attentive

Jesse is a strong and reliable member of the department. He makes verbal commitments that are consistent with his actions. He excels in interpersonal communication with co-workers and is an empathetic listener. He is able to cope with the pressures of the department and maintains composure effectively. Jesse also supports the emergency department by helping to orient the new employees as well as helping peers with the placement of ultrasound guided IV lines. Jesse is an asset to have in our

I know this is a difficult time for all of you personally and professionally. Some of the faculty lost, trained me as well. They were mentors, colleagues, and friends. Due to the fact no contractural agreement was reached, here are the realities in my view:

At the age of ten, I read a book, “Gifted Hands” by Dr. Ben Carson, which inspired and begin to motivate my interest in pursuing medicine as a career because I could identify with his discovery of the joy of reading and his fascination with science. When I was 14, I had an epiphany at the doctor’s office. This event occurred a little after I had finished my final exams in school and the next step was to go to senior high school. But, I thought the preliminary chemistry and physics classes of junior high school were daunting and went on to convince myself that a career in medicine might not be right for me.

I did not predict finding myself in an emergency clinic in India; however, my curiosity to explore a medical center spurred me to accept an observation position. When I arrived the first day, there was no electricity and the waiting room was packed with patients. I sat in the suffocating room for an hour until a nurse ushered me to a quick tour of the clinic. Walking along the corridor, we discovered a surgical room where many technologies usually found in the United States was unavailable and lacking. Knowing that it was due to the unwillingness of developers to market innovations in developing countries, I want to develop and commercialize medical technology so clinics could get the support they need to take care of patients. By learning

To be valued in our society, you have to have a job. Recently I was thinking, what job do I want? I love helping and interacting with people. Then I thought, in the future, I want to become an emergency physician.

Eighteen years it took me to become a pediatric emergency medicine specialist. As my journey in academics started, I faced the challenge and responsibility of being a single parent. Seeking opportunities to learn about economics and finance, I did what came naturally to me, which was study. Eighteen months of doing the ‘unthinkable’: working full time, studying full time, and raising a six year-old, was the most exhausting and yet the most inspiring time of my life. Travelling to Asia to write a thesis comparing the Japanese and American health insurance industry, added a global flavor to my knowledge of medicine.

In the event of a physical emergency, there are many things that I must do to ensure that I will get the care I need. If I find myself in a situation that I need care immediately, I will call 911 or have someone call for me. I will have the ambulance take me to the Canton Beaumont Medical Center, and if I need to be transferred after that, I will have them take me to Beaumont Dearborn. If I can, I will also call my dad and let him know that I am hurt/going to the hospital. If I cannot physically make the call, I will have someone else call him for me or I will try to text him. He is the family member I should try to contact first because he is most likely to have his phone on him, and he can spread the word to other

I grew up in the rural Appalachia foothills with a massive family, and they have always referred to me as “the future doctor.” My interest in medicine grew over time, exponentially increasing with two events in high school. First, I began attending the North Carolina School of Science and Math, giving me the opportunities to take advanced science courses and begin a research project in a sports medicine lab at the neighboring university. Second, I watched angrily as my grandfather succumbed to brain cancer; “why couldn’t his doctors do more?” Immediately I decided to become a better doctor, sure that I would be the one to keep patients like him from dying. My naïve anger coupled with my newfound devotion to research led to me starting university on a pre-med track. Since then, my anger has morphed into a persistent drive to understand the scientific and clinical components of medicine. Through research, shadowing, and health challenges, I have learned that my patience, empathy, and dedication will help me become an effective physician.