Becoming A Physici Personal Statement

Growing up in rural Pennsylvania with a physician father, it was impossible not to embrace science and nature. I spent numerous days soaking up scientific knowledge in school and countless hours catching and labeling bugs at night. Like most teenagers, I also had hobbies outside of science – I loved football and decided to play for the school. I rose through junior varsity ranks and was elected varsity captain. Through this process, I honed my ability to overcome obstacles; as an individual and effectively with others as a team. Even though I was enjoying football and was even offered a scholarship to play in college, I decided that I had the highest chance of achieving my childhood dream of becoming a physician by pursuing my passion in the

They showed me, through direct observation and our subsequent discussions, that treating a patient as a fellow human being and understanding how a disease process affects both the mind and different body parts, are some of the biggest factors in effectively practicing good, holistic medicine. These lessons in the humanistic aspects of healthcare were confirmed during my experience as a nursing home volunteer. As I observed patients and their families dealing with the trying aftermath of a medical issue, such as a stroke, I saw hope and optimism overcoming undeniable despair. My outlook on medicine further evolved while working at a local community center, where my excitement for medicine was palpable while discussing opportunities in science with disadvantaged children and conducting various hands-on science

This comprehensive approach appeals to my scientific and personal interests as I have always been intrigued with the organization of the human body – how cells unite to form tissue, which form organs, that subsequently work together for a common purpose: the survival of the human being. Shadowing osteopathic physicians fostered this interest, as I learned how they attempted to use structure to better the efficacy of treating patients by looking at the parts of the body and how they work together. The neurologist that I shadowed told all of his patients: “The shoulders are connected to the neck, which is connected to head.” These words provide the best example of the essence of osteopathic