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My fascination with various systems of the human body began at an early age, and continues to grow. My natural inclination was always towards Biology, I was hardly 9 years old when I taught myself how to draw the respiratory system and the veno-capillary system.
A trait of my personality which I think differentiates me from other applicants is my creativity. Creativity is, in my opinion, a very important characteristic of a good physician, as it is a help during investigation processes and in difficult diagnosis situations As someone who has always been very goal-oriented, I am looking forward to beginning my residency. My life to date has prepared me to deal with many obstacles and also has shown me the determination, resilience, strength, and caring that are a part of my character. As I …show more content…

.” I am looking for a program that will assist me in becoming a confident, proficient, and caring community pediatrician. In return, I promise to invest myself completely and wholeheartedly in my program and my patients.

Being away from family for five years, was a test of my passion to become a doctor. But it worked to my advantage; it transformed me into a much more mature individual. Living alone has instilled in me a great sense of responsibility and organization.

While studying medicine in a developing country, I have seen poverty, disease and tragedy up close. I believe the unique experiences and insight I have attained will be assets invaluable to my program.
Medical school has been a time of profound personal, emotional, and, intellectual growth.

I am comfortable working in a variety of settings, with a diverse group of patient populations & health professionals, and I’m familiar with a range of health issues.

I learned effective time management, and how to be involved as a team in the face of

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