Please answer the following questions:
1. Why do you want to become a MUSM Ambassador? (max. 250 words) When I was exploring medical schools in 2014, I decided to attend discover MUSM day. That day, I was able to experience the culture of the campus and interact with Mercer students that went above and beyond to answer all of questions about Mercer and medicine in general. I believe that my experience that day truly impacted my decision on making Mercer my home. A decision I do not regret. Although the study of medicine is difficult, I am thankful for Mercer and the growth I have achieved during my time here. I am thankful for the faculty that are readily available and go the extra mile to help me understand the science behind medicine.
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What is your favorite aspect about MUSM? What can MUSM improve on? (max. 250 words) Being at the Memorial campus in Savannah opens the opportunity for involvement beyond the classroom. This location allows me to take advantage of the incredible facility as well as the experience to be surrounded by the physicians who practice here.
I go to Tumor board from 7:30 until 8:30am, with enough time to make it to my 8:45 PBL. Easy access to a medical facility allows continuous opportunity for evolving by allowing networking and interaction with patients and physicians. Also, as a Mercer Student, I I enjoy we have access to meeting, conferences, and events that take place at Memorial. This allows me to further learn about research and current practices that take place at Memorial.
Personally, I believe that something we can improve on is campus safety such as light in the parking lots and more surveillance during the night hours. We have a beautiful campus and well-equipped study facilities, which make it comfortable to come to the school for study sessions, but at what cost? Making the campus a welcoming and safe place can enhance the learning environment for all the students and open the opportunity for more team based learning outside of PBL and
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Deciding on a medical school requires being a fit to the school’s mission and values so that your interest, goals and values meet those goals. The mission defines the culture of the school, and as a future attendee this will define how comfortable you can feel at the school and what you are able to contribute to the class. I would also follow up by sharing with him/her the highlights that attracted me to Mercer. I would also emphasize our PBL curriculum, our early clinical exposure through standardized patients, and faculty that truly invests and make themselves available for the students. I would mention our campus and Memorial Health, as well as our PGD curriculum and Community health. Showing the applicant my enthusiasm for MUSM and expanding on my personal experiences being involved with Memorial Health can further highlight why Mercer’s unique program is a good fit for students. I feel that this will emphasize to the applicant that we, as mercer students, want what is best for each other and encourage personal development. I would mentor him/her into answering this questions for his/herself and truly exploring his/her options while considering the highlights that make Mercer an outstanding institution that I am
In addition, this school has a nationally recognized research facility. My research experience has enabled me to think like a scientist. I plan to continue doing research in medical school. I believe that by attending here, I will have a chance to use my research knowledge to advance medical and scientific knowledge
What is the nature of your special interest in the Lewis Katz School of Medicine?
When my interest and desire to become a physician went underway during my Junior year of undergrad, I had the desire to attend a medical school that I would fit into well, obtain a great medical education, and enjoy the years that I would spend at the school. I wanted to find a school that I could use my diverse skills to improve not only the student body and community, but also my life by being at a school with a similar vision as I have for myself. When researching universities that would fit this mold I came across Morehouse School of Medicine. After researching the school's mission and goals, I felt that I fit into the mold of a diverse individual looking for a nurturing environment where I could gain an effective medical education. The
My grandfather, a pediatrician for forty years, was the first college graduate in his family. His home office was my daycare. From my earliest memories, education and medicine was often a topic of discussion when my family gathered. I heard the conversations about college applications and essays and saw the anticipation awaiting acceptance. I saw the excitement of “getting in” multiple times throughout my life. As professionals, passionate about their careers, I hear conversations of patients and students. The UCONN graduates in my family are a testament not only to the high quality of education UCONN offers, but the quality of people it forms and the contagious, positive experiences they want to share from college and
12. What, if any, changes would you suggest for the improvement of the UMUC ENGL degree department?
Just as the institution is eager to continue embracing the ever-changing world of healthcare and medicine, I too embody this same distinguishing characteristic. Throughout my undergraduate experiences I have learned in order to be a steward and servant of the medical profession one must exercise teamwork, service, empathy, accountability, and optimism; all of which coincide with the tenets that are declared by the Meharry Medical College, School of Medicine culture. Attending this medical school would be one of the greatest rewards for my motivation and persistence. I know for certain there would be no greater experience than to be a part of the Meharry Medical College
I want to become a service oriented, competent, and compassionate physician who upholds the founding philosophies of Osteopathy while healing the community. With its rich history, willingness to serve, and emphasis on spirituality, KCU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine will be the perfect place to reach my career goals.
Attending Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine’s would allow me to contribute to the mission of developing solutions to help residents of Washington. Whether it was developing innovative teaching methods in coaching or finding solutions to challenges faced in research, part of my personality is finding unique and innovative solutions to challenges I face. Through the school I would be able to work with rural medical offices and hospitals, in collaboration with the technology incubator, to develop technology that would make providing healthcare easier and more affordable.
The Georgetown University School of Medicine strives to ensure that its students become respectful physicians who embrace all dimensions of caring for the whole person. Please describe how your personal characteristics or life experiences will contribute to the Georgetown University School of Medicine community and bring educational benefits to our student body. (1000 characters)
The Medical University of South Carolina, better known as MUSC has been around 1824. It has been serving the town of Charleston and its’ citizen with amazing services and new techniques to treat diseases. “It has expanded from a small private college for the training of physicians to a state university with a medical center and six colleges for the education of a broad range of health professionals, biomedical scientists and other health related personnel” (Adams). MUSC is a teaching hospital that is always coming up with new and innovative ways to treat their patients. But it is never at the expense of their patient’s lives. The medical college first opened their doors to serve the community in December 20th, 1823 after it was charted by the South Carolina legislature. It then became the tenth medical college in the states. The first class of thirty students graduated in April of 1825. This medical has always been open. The only time it was not open was during the years of the Civil War (1861-1865). “Following the Civil War, the college was reorganized and continued to operate, at one point with as few as two students” (Adams). From two students to the many they have now, MUSC is still
When planning my pre-medical schedule at the University of Iowa, I found a first year seminar titled “Journey to Medical School.” All of the fears, ambitions, and everything I could think of regarding my journey to medical school was covered in the seminar. I left the class feeling terrified, but more than that, excited and prepared for what was to come within my next 8 years. One of the class periods was filled with the intellect of students who currently attend Carver Medical School. During that class period, I was mesmerized by the way the students carried themselves. They talked with poise and grace. Listening to them talk about how their journey was going made my heart putter – I was terrified, yet excited to continue on my own
My circumstances had changed from an inability to reliably obtain good healthcare, to good healthcare I could not access. In the last three years, my family's economic situation has improved, but I have only recently been able to obtain health insurance and begin regular physician visits. This entire process has sensitized me to the ease at which simple health issues can be compounded due to a lack of options and how much work remains to be done to ensure that the quality healthcare we strive to create is accessible to those who need it. This personal understanding of healthcare challenges and the sum of my experiences across distinct locations defines my interactions with others. At Columbia, I would be able to build on my experiences, receive an unrivaled and balanced medical education, explore my passions via the comprehensive P&S club, and grow into the physician I want to
I have known for a long time that Baylor is where I belong. While I have repeatedly seen the Lord open doors for me to be able to attend my dream school, I never would have expected to receive the opportunity to attend an event like Invitation to Excellence. Not only was the event a chance to improve my financial situation, but it showcased Baylor University’s personality and important aspects of patient care. Invitation to Excellence provided insights into the healthcare profession, interpersonal experiences, friendships, opportunities, and chances to think critically.
Throughout my research for the best Family Medicine Residency program, which will fit me. University of Minnesota, Family Medicine department, caught my eyes with a brilliant program, OB training, multicultural population and with the reputation of UMN, that only will reach my medical education and knowledge to a higher level. A great interest to move to Minnesota and discover the city with the opportunity to serve the community of Minnesota. I have a great confidence in UMN faculty, staff, and the state-of-the-art clinics which will help me be the Family Medicine doctor I have always wanted to be.
I would be honored to enroll at the WMU homer Stryker M.D School of Medicine because of the school’s dedication to educating physicians through community outreach and commitment to lifelong learning. After volunteering for the past five years at the C.A.R.E. Clinic for the uninsured, I understand the need to serve uninsured Americans. Therefore, I want my medical school experience to incorporate opportunities to serve this population at locations such as the Family Health Center. In addition, the community health rotation would allow me to continue my commitment to the under and uninsured