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Medicine deals with life and death. And the happiness in between. My first realization of the difference that I could make in someone’s life was when I volunteered for Big Brothers Big Sisters where I got an opportunity to interact with one of my students who had learning disabilities and needed a great deal of help. I noticed the smile that I could bring to his face and personality through empathy and compassion. The power of caring that we all have was underscored when I volunteered in Sutter Medical Hospital in the neo-natal ICU where I had a chance to share my compassion and empathy to young children and mothers alike. I was inspired as well as moved by the caring and empathy shown by the doctors in Sutter Medical Hospital where I was volunteering. Given my interest in service and passion for Science, I decided to become a physician and pursue a career in medicine. When I was shadowing a Cardiologist at Kaiser Permanente as a student intern, I heard lot of anecdotes of bravery, commitment, and dedication by the doctors. I found them awe-inspiring. These positive experiences as well as my natural ability to care and relate to people have contributed immensely to my …show more content…

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