Examples Of Pre-Experience Journal Entry

Neurology is one of the most unexplored fields in medicine; however, more recently there has been a spike in the amount of research being done in this specialty. This is because people are becoming more interested in neuroscience, including myself. I attended a pre-medical vocational high school, which exposed me to a greater amount of knowledge pertaining to the basics of anatomy and physiology, along with hands-on opportunities in a medical setting. It was here where I realized that I wanted to pursue a career in medicine; however, due to the fact medical field is very broad, I had no set specialty. This changed when I was exposed to the cruel manifestations of Parkinson’s Disease. During, sophomore year of high school, my grandfather passed away due to complications of Parkinson’s Disease. The way that a neurodegenerative disease was able to overtake a person in the manner that it did was shocking, and while it brought me great grief initially, it later intrigued me. I took up an interest in neuroscience and began to do my own research which culminated in various projects and applications throughout the remainder of my time in high school. These experiences have culminated in my decision to work toward a Cell Biology and

I met with my colleague earlier this week and she asked if it was ok with me to facilitate the substance abuse group on Mondays, instead of the relapse prevention group on Wednesdays. She said this will help me to become more knowledgeable about the street drugs and there effects on the body. I told her I didn’t mine taking over the substance abuse group at all. In the substance abuse group the facilitator usually have discussions on but not limited to the different types of illicit drugs on the street and the physical and psychological effects on the human body. The different routes of entry to the body and how long it stays in the body is discussed as well.

My inclination for the sciences started to be evident during my first years of high school; however, the dreams of being a “scientist” seem far from being reached when growing up in a third world country. When I came to the United States, I faced not only a whole new world of opportunities, but I also encountered the difficulties of a language barrier and a cultural gap. Throughout my last years of high school and my first year of college, my preference for the sciences, specifically Biology and Chemistry became clearer. Neuroscience had always been in the back of my head, and it was here, at Wake Forest University, during the first semester of my second year that I took my first Neuroscience class together with a lab on the subject. Two classes

Throughout my medical school, Neurological sciences have intrigued me most. First time I saw a human brain in gross anatomy I felt so thrilled. Being able to look n learn about one of the most complex humans organ was just exhilarating. I used to spend hours in the college library reading about neuroscience and other beginner’s concepts. During my medical school rotations, I was exposed to a wide range of neurological conditions. Being involved in care of such patients brought me a great sense of satisfaction. One such case that I vividly remember is Mrs T suffering from acute stroke. When I first saw her, she was lying on the bed, one half of her body paralyzed. I read his casefile and learned more about the patient. She was a successful lawyer, and overnight her life had changed following the stroke. But under the care of my amazing attending, within few months following the treatments and extensive physical therapy she regained 60% of her functioning and was expected to improve even more over course of time. This whole experience of her reclaiming her day to day life was an incredibly satisfying

I am writing this journal for you so that you will always know our heritage and where you ancestors came from. We may be United States citizens but our culture and homeland is elsewhere. Somewhere I am hoping you will one day visit. Here is a little bit of history about our dear homeland. The island of Puerto Rico (formerly Porto Rico) is the most easterly of the Greater Antilles group of the West Indies island chain. Located more than a thousand miles southeast of Miami, Puerto Rico is bounded on the north by the Atlantic Ocean, on the east by the Virgin Passage (which separates it from the Virgin Islands), on the south by the Caribbean Sea, and on the west by the Mona Passage (which separates it from the

My interest in the human brain really began my junior year of high school when I took AP Psychology. I could not get enough of learning about how and why we function on a day to day basis, which can be looked at from multiple perspectives including from a biological angle. It amazed me then, and still amazes me today, that a complex network of neurons which fire electrochemical signals is the basis of every action we do on a day to day basis. This idea sparked my passion for learning more about the nervous system and how it functions, and is an interest which remains with me to this day. This same year of high school I also fell in love with Chemistry and Anatomy/Physiology, both of which applied in some capacity to AP Psychology as well. Ultimately

In my exciting journey to become a physician, I hope to major in neurosciences at Creighton University. Now, I was drawn to this specific major due to a particular experience I had during an Anatomy and Physiology dissection lab. The air smelt foul, tables were crowded with scalpels, and I was wearing blue gloves with geeky large goggles. Cutting into a raw, cold sheep brain, I became fascinated by the distinct parts: the cerebellum, pituitary gland, corpus callosum, and the medulla oblongata. Being the nerd I am when it came to that class, my partner and I would aggressively battle one another over who gets to dissect the brain next. I realized that I became most aggressive during dissections in this particular unit, purely because I was so interested and captivated by the subject of neuroscience. Due to this experience, I had no hesitation in selecting neurosciences as my undergraduate

First, in the summer of my junior year I was fascinated by one of the most complex organs of the human body, the brain. Whether it was books on Alzheimer’s or studies published on the brain’s capacity, this organ never ceased to amaze me. At this level of excitement I began to proactively look into neurology labs. I emailed over hundreds of researchers who had labs in which I was interested in. After looking

Along with the more traditional sciences such as biology and chemistry, Neuroscience would allow me to study behavioral pharmacology and developmental psychopathology. As the granddaughter of someone with severe Alzheimer’s, I understand that the brain is largely uncharted, and the variety of medications used to treat illnesses like Alzheimer’s is limited. I am interested in seeking out opportunities that will allow me to obtain practical knowledge and experience to join

Statement of Interest My journey into the wonders of neuroscience began in high school. A psychology class provided me with my first insight into what drives us as humans. This course was a relief for me because it felt like I finally found a question that innately resonated with me. However, studying psychology seemed as if I was just scratching at the surface of something remarkable, something of incredible magnitude, which I could not yet uncover; the inner workings of the brain. While human behavior was interesting, it was the underlying mechanisms in the brain that captured my imagination. When deciding on a major for my time as an undergraduate, I realized that my deep curiosities could not be satisfied in the field of psychology

Hollywood is constantly creating movies that depict real life circumstances. When the show or the movie has medical instances that occur in the movie, it sometimes is not fully accurate. One common topic we see in movies is neurobiology but are their screenplays always very accurate? A normal individual watching these movies doesn’t realize that there may be inconsistencies or errors within the film because they are just watching it for enjoyment. Individuals who have a background in neuroscience can break these movies apart and find the mistakes and sometimes find surprising accuracies. A popular movie released in 2012 that contains a topic related to neurobiology is “The Vow” and it is inspired by true events.

For my written task one I decided to make personal/professional journal entries written by O’Brien. What inspired me most to write from O'Brien's perspective was the mysteriousness in which Orwell writes the character throughout 1984. As the audience we never learn as much as we want about O’Brien, his character plays a small role in the majority of the book until the end when he becomes the other key character besides Winston. I also felt really drawn to the character because of how much of his motives and personality is left for interpretation by the reader.

On 04/09/16 at 12:36pm, I was dispatched to a loose dog complaint at 517 Anthem St. I arrived at the house and spoke to Keith Ludwig. Mr. Ludwig confirmed that his dog was getting loose. Mr. Ludwig was unable to show proof of dog license. Mr. Ludwig was issued a violation for failure to license.

I have always been fascinated with the human brain and its ability to control all that we do. My interest only grew after I saw my first human brain specimen on the anatomy dissection table and closely examined the small but brilliant structures on that cadaver brain. It was then I knew I wanted to pursue a career that allowed me to learn all I could about this powerful organ. Just prior to medical school I had witnessed the devastating effects of Alzhiemer’s disease on a family member and saw first-hand how the lack of information about the etiology of this disease and the limited amount of breakthroughs about the treatment to stop or reverse its progression provided care difficult. A neurology residency would help provide me with an excellent opportunity to learn the intricacies of the brain and spinal cord. It would also provide me opportunities to participate in valuable research projects that may one day provide the level of insight about neurological diseases that my family wanted to know.

The field of Neurology requires an intense understanding of conducting experiments. I need to make sure that I am prepared for what that field will throw at me. I want to make sure that I also learn as much as I can in the program every day and every second by retaining as much information as I can in the time that I have. Opportunities like this don’t appear every day. So not only will I work hard to learn everything I can, I will work hard to make it a part of my life. No one will be able to separate me from the work that I will be doing. I will make sure that I learn as much as I can just like I did in my childhood when I kept searching for answers to explain my world. Please give me that opportunity to carry out my dreams through the SEPS