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NIH Personal Statement

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When the world serves you lemons, you make chocolate cake and leave the world stunned as to how you did it! To overcome many adversities though out my life time, I worked harder than the obstacles I’ve encountered to create results that I could be proud of. I have always known that I can do anything.

The only direction to success is by way of earnestness. Dedication, determination and agility are no stranger to me. The decision to study medicine aboard came about after my participation in field research with the NIH. After hundreds of applicants applied for the research fellowship, myself along with nine other recipients across two universities were selected. The application process was intense with multiple interviews. The paramount portion …show more content…

I felt strong that my endearment for research would serve this community in a way that would benefit the patients better than any other field of study. I was excited to begin residency, however as the months progressed I found myself convincing my subconscious of why I should remain in this speciality. Once my program director held a meeting in discussion of my diploma dates and that she would give me time to sort out this ordeal, I was able to reflect on my life decision. Allotting me the capacity to truly understand where I envisioned my future, how I would best serve my community by loving my life’s work brought me back to where I always pictured; women’s health. I am so grateful for the opportunity to pursue my vision and would not change my earlier direction because it requires bravery to pursue the …show more content…

With all sincerity she listened with a straight face and without a word continued to drive me home from practice. This is the devotion I have for gynecology. When I first realized that I wanted to become a doctor I told my grandmother that I would someday heal people with my hands, I was 8 years old. She always believed in me and with that encouragement I was able to achieve things that many said were impossible. I am a fighter, I continue to strive high no matter the endeavor. I will be the last man standing when things begin to fall apart, delivering babies. Known by my peers to be the one you would next to you at the end of the world, I pride myself on being a moral yet realistic creature. Surgery has always been a part of my dream, I will continue to wrangle that dream into

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