Growing up in Nigeria opened my eyes to the possibility of change within a country where the medical infrastructure leaves one with a large sense of desire to make a difference, as potential improvements could have vast effects on the health and well-being of the country’s population; something I have constantly wanted to be a part of so that I may one day give back and help. Seeing people die of illnesses as a result of neglect and ignorance inspired my thinking in an innovative way of how I could play an active role in the future medical service of my country. Lately, there has been an outbreak of a deadly disease known as Ebola in Africa, which is said to have no cure and a high fatality rate. Circumstances like these have reinforced my …show more content…
My love for science, which came along when I began learning about the systems of the body, further advanced my desire to become a doctor. Learning about various diseases in Biology and how they affect the human body opened my eyes to understanding that to see a disease up close and its subsequent impacts on individuals is something I want to be a part of so I can understand how the external symptoms are our window to a preliminary view as to what is happening within the body; and I believe through committed study I will learn not only about these diseases and their effects, but also play an active role in curing them so more people live. Medicine has continually been a keen interest of mine, so it only made sense that I pursue this subject area throughout my high school studies. Biology and Chemistry deepened my desire to attain more knowledge of the body systems; yet at the same time revealed how cells and their components are interconnected. Being introduced to the Nervous System, knowing it consisted of the brain and neurons, governing pretty much every functioning aspect of the human body; created a sense of wonder that I feel will continuously grow throughout my pursuit in the medical field of