What experiences have led you to your decision to become a physician?
In high school, I enjoyed volunteering in my free time and taking rigorous science classes, such as Biomedical Innovation. Because I am interested in STEM and helping others, I chose to pursue the premedical pathway in college. I appreciate the problem solving and critical thinking skills I gain from studying chemistry, biology, and mathematics. However, I only recently felt compelled to become a physician upon receiving my certified nurse assistant certification. By assisting the elderly as a CNA, I finally understood the tremendous impact that a healthcare professional could have on improving a patient’s quality of life. Seeing the looks on the patient’s face after helping them, even with menial, daily tasks, made the entire job worth it; no other career could provide the same satisfaction of making a visible difference in a person’s life.
2. Describe any of your special interests and how you have developed knowledge in these areas. Give examples of
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My family and I travel all over the Missouri Valley for me to play in tournaments. Now in college, tennis continues to play a prominent role in my life. Unlike team sports, tennis forces the player to be alone on the court. In order to win the match, the tennis player has to utilize strategy and analyze the opponent’s weaknesses. Tennis continually teaches me to be mentally tough and problem solve when I’m losing. In addition, I learn to be tenacious because there is no time limit in tennis. A player could be down 6-0, 5-0, and come back and win the match. Success in tennis is gained by thinking creatively in order take your opponent out of her comfort zone. The mentality and values that I learn from tennis assist me in other aspects of my life. My diligence on the court helps me also focus in the classroom; I am able to think critically for school work just like I would a tennis