Two roads diverged in the woods, and I – I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. To be a physician is a noble calling. Many aspire to be one, but few are chosen, and even fewer go on to become ones. As a child, I have always looked up to my father as a role model. His path to medicine was a rather unusual one. Being drafted to war and seeking refuge in another country did not deter his vigor of becoming a physician in the United States. In like manner, the journey it took for me to become one, was an arduous one, wrought with challenges and trials. My family moved from Canada to the United States in 2005 because my father was offered a residency training position. Moving to the United States was a big cultural adjustment for me. Eventually, …show more content…
Left enthralled, I fueled my curiosity by attending senior medicine lectures as a freshman. During medicine clerkships, I have avidly taken part in treating patients with a variety of conditions. Passionate, I have vowed time to working in the Department of Medicine outside the school's curricula. The ability to bond with patients and address their issues has fascinated me. My decision to pursue Internal Medicine …show more content…
One of the most moving experiences was the opportunity to be taken under the wing of Dr. S. F. F. from University at Buffalo Department of Medicine. He instilled in me a great appreciation of the sanctity of the doctor-patient relationship. His approach and time devoted to explaining and educating patients about their conditions was remarkable. As a clinician, I hope to perfect and implement these skills, and in like manner, empower my patients to be in control of their