Without a doubt, OU-HCOM provides an excellent medical education with numerous learning opportunities for research and clinical work at Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital. The unique location of OU-HCOM in Cleveland, an urban area with a diverse patient population will expose me to countless experiences that will help mold me into a more well-rounded, compassionate, and skilled physician. I want a school in an urban environment with a diverse patient population that will prepare me to practice medicine in a similar setting. Being a Volunteer at Beaumont Hospital, I was privileged to work with diverse groups of volunteers and people. I converse with them and develop new friendships that exposed me to many traditions and cultures I had been unaware of. …show more content…
This has broadened my view of the world and made me a wiser person. Serving others while listening to their stories enabled me to become an active listener and helped me be more compassionate and ensure treating everyone with respect and dignity regardless of a person’s cultural or social background. Through these experiences, I learned to become more flexible and adaptable to any situation. Also, as a person that truly cares for ensuring equal access to health care for the underserved, Cleveland is the perfect place to start. With this same goal in mind, OU-HCOM Cleveland campus will give me the opportunity to help and make a positive impact on the diversity of Northeast Ohio while gaining hands-on experience. In addition, I like the fact that the class size is small which will enable me to better connect and build strong relationships with colleagues and faculty