Hidden Internist Personal Statement

Internal medicine physicians provide compassionate care across the spectrum from optimal health to complex illness. They are specially trained to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases that affect adults. In fact, internists are often called upon to act as consultants to other physicians to help solve puzzling diagnostic problems.

I felt motivated about the knowledge of semiology and pathology of diseases the internists possess. In the same way I truly enjoy diagnosing challenging medical conditions.

One clinical experience that most significantly influenced my decision to study medicine is my initial exposure to the medical workforce, volunteering at Jackson Memorial Hospital. As a volunteer at Jackson, I worked both in the pediatric ICU and ER. While assisting physicians, I had often developed interpersonal relationships with the patients, which were mainly infants with gastrointestinal complications. Although I did not know them very well, it felt as if they were my own younger siblings. At times the infants were under distress and would cry profusely.

Over the years of medical practice, I always enjoyed my role as an internist, in every level of my capacity. The broad scope of the field increased my interest and curiosity, and I feel myself more motivated and responsible for learning the art of diagnosis, evaluation and management of the patients in the most effective ways to make their lives better. This strong desire encourages me to choose the field of internal medicine as my career, with the vision to empower the ailing with knowledge and serve deprives in the community. The field of medicine demands devoted study life and endless practice to be a good clinician. The clinical evidences and guidelines are continuously changing for the betterment of patient care and to decrease the morbidity and mortality.

Internists are who people think of when they think of a doctor and after having the opportunity to rotate through different specialties during my internship, I realized that internal medicine exemplifies what I look upon to be, a compassionate, respected, and insightful physician. When Internists go to work, they do not know what to

To say that this incident was the defining moment as to why I chose medicine would be an exaggeration, but it had undoubtedly been an affirmation of my decision. To embark on a career in Medicine was not an easy decision, and it was certainly not something that I had aspired to be from a young age. In fact, it took nearly half a decade of careful consideration and exploration before I reached this conclusion. My motivation to become a doctor stems not only from my love for science, but also from the special connection that is established between a patient and a doctor during diagnosis and consultation. The opportunity for devoting a lifetime to alleviating illnesses stands as my inspiration. I believe that there is no other profession that can be compared to one which utilizes one’s acquired abilities to bring about a more immediate impact on someone’s life, just as this experience had

I decided to become an internist soon after completing high school when my uncle, who had been a known asthmatic patient for years, developed severe dyspnea and was rushed to Black Lion Hospital, one of the teaching hospitals in Ethiopia, where he was diagnosed with severe asthmatic attack. He was in such severe distress that he developed both bowel and bladder incontinence. I got so worried that I was going to lose him. I

By late college, I had the opportunity to become a medical scribe, which has undoubtedly affirmed that I am on the right track in pursuing medicine. Within my three years of being a scribe, I have seen the best and worst parts of medicine: the ups and downs, the life physicians lead, and the harrowing responsibility of caring for a human being’s life. Understanding these facets of medicine have only further perpetuated my desire to be the difference in someone’s life by being a physician. I have learned the importance of empathy and making connections with patients and peers, how to cope with difficult situations, and so much about medicine. However, after three years of being a scribe, there was something that I was missing, and that was actually getting to help

I was 14 years old when my mother was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes Mellitus. Her doctor, an internist, took a lot of time explaining her new diagnosis. My mother realized that she would have to make a lot of changes in her lifestyle and her doctor helped her every step of the way. Over the years, they developed a strong relationship which I grew to admire and appreciate. When my mother was diagnosed, my family and I were unaware of the many complications associated with the disease. It was when I learned about Diabetes Mellitus in medical school that I grasped the effects of the disease on almost every organ system. This reaction and thought process my new knowledge evoked helped me to decide Internal Medicine as my field of choice. It is a field that involves problem-solving, critical thinking, and immense patient interaction. The challenge of learning endless amount of information was one I was eager to take on.

My interest in the medical field dates back to my childhood, where I was intrigued by the combination of knowledge and passion. I spent many days in the hospital with my mother, often wandering the hallways while the nurses visited her. My mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, along with the discovery of polyps on her colon, which we would later find had a high chance of becoming cancerous. There was a vast number of medical personnel I would encounter over the next several years. I paid close attention to each one—their appearance, the questions they asked, and the equipment they used.

I remember entering medical school with the intention of pursuing internal medicine, a specialty that would fulfill my desire to be a strong advocate for adults as well as associate physicians. I cannot even begin to describe how overwhelming it is to see patients improve after methodically figuring out how to nurse them back to health. Internal medicine will allow me to apply my knowledge and the resources available, to figure out the problematic nature of diseases. The challenging array of diseases and working with adults is the reason I am fond of internal medicine.

Or did I want to use my servant’s heart to help make a difference in patient’s days? I contemplated medical school, radiology, and even sales. After two more grueling semesters of hard work, I finally came to the realization, after visiting my grandmother in the hospital, that it was not just the drugs that made people better or the doctor’s expertise, but in large it was the

As my journey in Internal Medicine continues, I envision myself with a career combining both hospitalist and outpatient care. I will continue my pursuit of lifelong learning to acquire the knowledge needed to provide the best care for my patients. I will take the holistic approach to treat, understand, and educate patients on proper management. If we treat patients based on their symptoms alone, I believe we are providing them with subpar service at most. Internal Medicine being the primary provider for patients, internists work with other medical professionals in order to provide the best care.

As a freshman at West Virginia University, I had no alternative plan to medicine. I was extraordinary lucky to be accepted to two medical schools as a junior. I in fact used the credits from my first year of medical school at Marshall University to complete my biology degree at WVU. I was drawn to Internal Medicine from my clinical experiences on medical school rotations. I was fascinated by the process

Over the time after countless experiences in a medical setting, I have come to define medicine personally as not just being a career but also as a compassionate lifestyle, an art of healing which is characterized by a high level of hands on practicality, effective communication and teamwork, consistent learning combined with a continuous awareness of the world of science and most importantly a genuine interest for caring and showing compassion to vulnerable people whilst helping to improve lives by analysing, diagnosing and treating diseases or any damages to the human body. Being fortunate to take part in several work experience in numerous medical setting has buffered my desire to study medicine and has also given me invaluable insight