Pathophysiology Personal Statement

The intricacies of the human body, especially related to acute and chronic illnesses, is something that has intrigued me for as long as I can remember. My older brother is a physician, and I have spent countless hours over the years discussing the challenges and intricacies of his interdisciplinary career. It was during this time that my desire and drive to become a physician flourished, and as my academic, professional, and personal endeavors continued, my intrigue with internal medicine continued to expound.

What experience have you had that has given you insight into the patients you hope to eventually serve? (1500 characters)

The study of pathophysiology has played a large role in society throughout the ages, from ancient times to modern day. In order to create proper treatments to any disease, the understanding of pathophysiology and etiology is key. According to McCance, the author of our textbook, “defining and understanding disease are tremendously ambiguous. Although a discerning mind is key, perhaps an important trait for the new student of pathophysiology is an open and tolerant mind (McCance, Huether).” This idea of an open and tolerant mind is a characteristic of all successful clinicians who have studied the pathophysiology of various diseases throughout history and modern times, and is a trait that I intend to develop in my future career as a paramedic

The vastness yet the fundamental simplicity of the subject fascinates me. Ten years in medicine, I took care of patients from a range of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. My intellectual curiosity regarding the disease pathophysiology has been the motivation for my drive to learn. I’m a decisive thinker and identifying the problem of every unsolved case and never resting till answers satisfy me is one of my qualities that I feel has helped me become a good practitioner.

Intellectual curiosity has always driven my interests in the underlying pathways and mechanisms that govern the concepts they fundamentally create. In undergraduate school, my interests were partial to the chemical reactions and molecular pathways that formed the facts and theories taught by our science classes. I enjoyed recognizing patterns, extracting facts, inducing principals, and applying them in different situations in order to discover unique solutions to various problems—a practice that allowed me to excel in organic chemistry and cellular biology and led to extraordinary opportunities that sparked my interests in academics. As a junior college student, I was given several opportunities to teach organic chemistry. By accepting the

In Botkin’s article on “The Seductive Beauty of Physiology”, he brings up major points and concerns that are relevant to the focus of medical education on science. In essence he contends that medical education shouldn’t only be focused on the sciences but should also teach other important aspects of doctors’ lives that are relevant to the practice of medicine.

This strong ambition and relentless endeavor landed me at University of Medicine (1), the most prestigious and highly competitive medical school in Myanmar, established a century ago by British academics. Based on the old style of British education, I received a strong foundation in basic science. This comprehensive understanding of pathophysiology enabled me to think critically and dispense the treatments tailored to fit my patients’ needs in clinical years.

During high school, I took a Pathophysiology course which taught me the basic terminology in the medical field. Notably, taking the medical terminology course this semester helps me to refresh my mind with some of the terms that I learned during high school. At the same time, it teaches me new terminology, diseases, abbreviations, and procedures.

As a child, I always loved to play “doctor”; when anyone of my family members was sick, I was the first to run for the cough medicine, tissues, and chicken noodle soup. As I grew older, I transitioned to being the first one to volunteer for cleaning the scraped knees, and bandaging the scratched elbows of my many younger cousins. Throughout my life, I have always enjoyed taking care of other people, so when considering a career, the medical field immediately came to mind. I have never wanted to be a doctor though; I’ve always aspired to be like the unsung heroes of every hospital, the nurses. As I’ve learned more about the careers of nurses, I’ve come to the conclusion that the work of a Certified,

I have always possessed a strong interest in understanding the intricacies of biology, which had influenced one of the most important decisions of my life; joining medical school. As much as it was an enjoyable day-to-day learning process, during the clinical years, I particularly relish my internal medicine rotation experience that involved intricate thought processes in understanding, diagnosing, and managing patients with complex diseases. I was inspired by the way the internists were treating patients, their bedside manner, as well as their holistic and dynamic approach to treat patients. That experience certainly kindled my interest in internal medicine; the more I learned, the more I wanted to join the department.

I have always possessed a strong interest in understanding the intricacies of biology, which had influenced one of the most important decisions of my life; joining medical school. As much as it was an enjoyable day-to-day learning process, during the clinical years, I particularly relish my internal medicine rotation experience that involved intricate thought processes in understanding complex diseases, diagnostic approaches, and patient management. That experience certainly kindled my interest in internal medicine; the more I learned, the more I wanted to join the department.

From large parts of America, to many developing countries, all some can do is the best they can with what they have. I know that I can continue to improve upon the ways to provide compassion and care to these people in need to improve their day, their life, and their community. These are my future patients, these are the lives I hope to change, and ultimately they are my inspiration to pursue a career in which I can continually improve human life. Because through experiential learning and caring for the medically underserved is when, I too, feel alive.

Half awake, I could still hear the loud agonizing cries. I grabbed my mini stethoscope and hurried downstairs to observe an impressive array of tasks to save lives. Though, I was a child, it was not the first time I had seen a critical patient with a busy medical crew around. I grew up in a hospital where both my parents worked full-time. Gradually I started imbibing the quintessential values of a medical career to the point when helping others was no longer an act, but a way of living life. This is why I believe, medicine has not just been my career choice but a personal journey of self-discovery and human revelation.

Growing up in India, I was a volunteer for the Rotary International and Lions Clubs International. I volunteered at medical camps, annual polio immunization programs and free clinics in Bhimavaram, a town with limited access to public health care services. I primarily assisted General and Family practitioners; I was amazed at how they could manage a broad range of medical conditions and patient populations. I was attracted towards the intellectual challenges, the art of diagnosis and the fulfillment that comes from taking care of a variety of patients. I was appreciated for my ability to educate and rationalize with patients of all age groups. This experience played a significant role in my decision to build a career in medicine that would enable me to take care of a variety of patients and make a positive impact on the community 's health.

The united States of America is need of quality medical care, a way to provide necessary service is to increase the number of quality professionals. The changing market is in need of professionals who are both knowledgeable and talented enough to deliver care to the underserved community of this great country. Saint Francis University, is addressing this need by providing education to qualified students to enable them to become future leaders. Saint Francis’s addresses this national shortage by advancing students ' problem solving skills and clinical knowledge, all the while maintaining a focus on serving the community. My core values include servant leadership which means in everything I want to do I want to be serving those around me. I have come to the conclusion, the only way to serve the community in the fullest capacity is to first become educated on the needs of the community. To gain understanding of what is required to serve this world, I took time volunteering in a nursing home as therapy aide and working at podiatrist office. Although these experiences can be limiting, the information gained in serving people is invaluable. Working with people to meet basic needs has shown me the importance of humbly approaching all scenarios and patients. I realize our personal growth should never slow down and we should never stop learning.