Gateway To Medicine Personal Statement

Currently, I am in the process of earning my Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a pre-medical emphasis from Grand Canyon University. Upon graduation, I hope to attend either a medical or physician assistant school. My specific goal in the medical field is still up in the air, however, I am avidly exploring the fields of pathology, oncology, emergency medicine, and surgery. My interest in the medical field was sparked by my human anatomy and physiology class during my senior year of high school. Put simply, my life in high school was rough, and I was completely lost, as far as my career decisions were concerned. I enrolled in a human anatomy course, to fill a hole in my schedule during my senior

Healthy People 2020 (2015) states, health disparities are a health outcome of greater or lesser extent between populations, which includes populations by race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, education, income, or geographic location. The purpose of the post is to discuss how disparities play a role in health, employment, and education for African Americans. I will also discuss two nursing interventions to decrease health disparities in this population, as well as challenges to implementing the nursing interventions.

Biomed Academy at my high school will be the most contributing factor to attain my goal. This academy has changed my perspective about medicine career. I have gained tons of knowledge from BioMed academy in these high school years. This will help me to attain my goal, because the knowledge gained from this academy will help me to be a successful medical professional. The principle of Health Science, Health Science, CNA, psychology, Biology, and anatomy and physiology are classes that prepared me to be an eligible Pre-Med applicant. I have learned from the basic structures of the body to the complex structure of the body, and from classroom to hands-on experience at the rehabilitation center. These years in BioMed Academy will help me to attain

Through numerous programs, opportunities, and challenging coursework, University of Pennsylvania did not just provide its students with new knowledge that they would use in the future, but also prepare them to enter their chosen profession. At University of Pennsylvania, my learning abilities will bloom as a bud turning into a bright flower. I believe that it is important for a student to be prepare not just in the aspect of education and information but also hands-on experience. The Pre-Health Core Studies Program does just that. The program make sure that those who have immense passion in any health profession, regardless of their previous exposure to any science coursework, has their own individual course that link to their background. More

As the coming years approach, I want my future to hold both the passion to explore new opportunities and the strength to overcome new challenges. With the experiences of my high school career, I aspire to take all the things I learned to transition into a college environment where my ideas can be challenged and shared. Where I can learn from others; where I can seek the opportunity to make a direct impact towards saving lives. I believe I can do great things. Through tenacity I will not only be gratified in becoming a doctor, but also be able to share my compassion for others through

As mentioned previously in my original application, I was perplexed by the seemingly never ending complexity of human anatomy, and I developed a love for medicine at an early age. Unfortunately, no classes or programs were offered by my middle school that explored these topics. Although my desire to seek the health sciences was fulfilled in high school, an opportunity to explore medicine at an even earlier age would have garnered even further success and would help me progress through my secondary education at a more focused rate.

During my fourth year in college, I enrolled in a course called Psychology of Health Disparities. My decision to enroll in this course stemmed from my experience as a medical assistant, and my duty involved working in clinical settings low socioeconomic status individuals (SES). Even though this class met only once a week, it deeply impacted the way I viewed the public health care system. Health disparities are particularly evident in the United States health care system, mostly because of factors like SES, race, and education as well. Not only did we explore the causes of these disparities, we focused on how individuals with lower incomes were affected. In the private clinic where I worked, most individuals were under health insurance by

The U.S. healthcare has been dealing with disparities for centuries. These disparities can be racial, social, or economical. The disparities are easier to see when compared to other reference points, such as policies, procedure or protocol. Williams & Torrens, 2008 list several disparities when it comes to patient care, such as minorities are less likely to get diagnosed with cancer verses whites, patients with lower socioeconomic statuses are less likely to received diabetic services, and many more. In order to eliminate some there disparities it must first be recognized by others that it is a serious problem. These problems have been around for years; therefore the public must put pressure on the policymakers to promote change. In order

When I first came across the Medical Mentorship Program, I couldn’t believe what I was reading. I had finally found a program available to high school students that allows them to shadow physicians, be mentored, and most importantly, embodies volunteerism! After hours of research to find shadowing opportunities, the Medical Mentorship Program was an absolute answered prayer. I’m applying so I can be taught from a willing health professional who not only cares about their own job, but about inspiring and instructing youth. That in itself speaks a lot about the program and the Woodlands & Lakeside Hospitals. This opportunity will give me an in depth perspective into the medical field, and I believe will push me even further to live

As a future alumna, I will advance the mission of Mercy College by delivering health care services as a PA to under-served urban populations with compassion and sensitivity. Being raised in an under-served community and being a premed student in Harlem, NY, I understand the challenges of being a healthcare professional in the United States. In addition, being in a diverse environment have augmented my studies in public health, and have provided me with concrete examples of how individuals can benefit from caring, sensitive providers, and how communities suffer when adequate health care services are not available or affordable. I believe as a future student at Mercy College, I will be fortunate enough to learn about the social responsibility

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.

Although this is a major contributing factor to healthcare disparities, it may also be the most easily correctable! In many cases, something as simple as educating the providers about the healthcare needs of their underserved patients and eliminating misguided and unfounded stereotypes and preconceptions can dramatically reduce the disparities arising from this factor. In this respect, I feel fortunate in the sense that I have had the opportunity to attend a medical school that realizes the importance of this issue and has taken every possible opportunity to educate and train myself and my fellow colleagues about the implications of these disparities in healthcare. As such, I feel confident that, thanks to my knowledge and awareness of the problem, I can prevent this factor from causing disparities in care within my own practice.

Some of the issues regarding health disparities I have been exposed to living in middle class are, that many people are in need of health insurance, healthcare and employment. I made focus groups in one of the courses in my last semester and asked them questions about if discrimination exist in receiving quality of care? One of the African American participants gave a response: “The medical world reflects the real world.” Participants' also spoke about health care providers who make assumptions about their patients based on race or ethnicity. They also mentioned “As soon as they look at the patient and see if he is African American or Latino, they assume that he doesn't have insurance at all.’’ Some participants who were white, they did not have such experiences. I got to know both positive and negative aspects of that. They also felt that quality of health care services limited because of misperceptions and stereotypes, not the reality of who they are. One more instance, my friend experienced who is an African American-Black and suffering from diabetes and obesity. Due to her geographic location, she did not have access to fresh fruits and vegetables and therefore they tend to eat unhealthy food items. Many chronic and preventable diseases disproportionately affect ethnic

At UCB, I started taking more social science courses to learn about factors contributing to health disparities in the U.S. – such as socioeconomic status, race, and gender. I was exposed to concepts that greatly refined my worldview and inspired me to take action. I also recognized the importance of education in bringing a positive social-change; consequently, I decided to start this course, in which I can educate my peers as I continue expanding my understanding of such issues.

Health science classes have greatly impacted my high school experience, as well as my life. As a freshman, not knowing what my life would hold, I chose the health science pathway. Upon entering the Introduction To Health Sciences classroom, my interest began to blossom, becoming more of a passion. I learned the basics, such as how one small mistake on the part of the health professional could be fatal to a patient. I proceeded to Diagnostic Medicine, where I learned about specific specialties. There, I dove deeper, receiving hands-on experience with the dissection of a cow eyeball to better understand the anatomy of an eye. This was a fascinating experience to me, being able to visually and physically explore the science of anatomy. Most recently,