+The Ohio State University College of Medicine's mission is to "improve people's lives through innovation in research, education and patient care." Briefly describe how you aspire to further this mission, in whole or in part, as a medical student or as an alumnus of this College. (250 words or less) 251words Do we stress innovation enough? Applying research to educate and empower individuals to become advocates for their own healthcare is one my greatest personal motivators. Having witnessed the power of using these skills to meet the healthcare needs of underserved communities increases my attraction to potentially serving with The Columbus Free Clinic. The opportunity to be mentored to gain the tools to better help others navigate their …show more content…
Because innovation is at the core of OSU’s cancer research team, I am hoping to take advantage of this opportunity by expanding the work I have been doing in cancer research. Preventative and tertiary research will give me a much broader grasp of the resources needed to provide the best practice possible for those under my care. In a society consumed by a “fix-it” mentality, I do not want to be caught in a practice herding patients in-and-out of the office, treating them simply as a diagnosis instead of actual, unique beings. Cultivating healing relationships and keeping current with the literature will increase my effectiveness in working with every day, underserved people. Being able to empathize with each person’s background and understand the personal struggles that have molded them will help me to implement a creative care plan that greatly improves each patient’s social, physical, and emotional well-being. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr made the following statement: "Of all the injustices in the world, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane." Describe how you would like to contribute to ensuring quality healthcare for all people. (250 words or